News– Many countries run folic acid–based awareness programmes to prevent Spina Bifida, but India lacks large-scale efforts. About Spina Bifida Spina Bifida is a congenital birth defect in which the spine and spinal cord do not form completely during early pregnancy. It is one of the leading causes of childhood paralysis, with severity ranging from… Continue reading Spina Bifida & Role of Folic Acid
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SHINE Scheme
News: The 79th Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) Foundation Day was celebrated in New Delhi with the launch of SHINE and other key initiatives. About SHINE Scheme Full Form: SHINE, meaning Standards Help Inform and Nurture Empowered Women, is a new scheme that focuses on women-led quality awareness. Launched by: It has been launched by the Bureau… Continue reading SHINE Scheme
Dust EXperiment (DEX)
News: ISRO confirmed that the Dust Experiment (DEX), India’s first indigenous dust detector, recorded interplanetary dust particles entering Earth’s atmosphere every thousand seconds. About Dust EXperiment (DEX) Dust EXperiment (DEX) is India’s first home-made instrument designed to detect high-speed interplanetary dust particles in Earth orbit. Developed by: It was developed by the Physical Research Laboratory… Continue reading Dust EXperiment (DEX)
Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) and Hydrocracking Technology
News: The Prime Minister lauded the commissioning of HPCL’s Residue Upgradation Facility at Visakh Refinery as a significant step for energy security. About Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) and Hydrocracking Technology The Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) is a hydrogen-based residue hydrocracking unit that converts low-value residual oils into high-value petroleum products. Commissioned by: The facility has… Continue reading Residue Upgradation Facility (RUF) and Hydrocracking Technology
Mayon Volcano
News: A series of mild eruptions at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers in a permanent danger zone on its foothills. About Mayon Volcano Location: It is located in Albay Province in the Bicol Region of Luzon, Philippines. Geology: It is located on a convergent boundary between the… Continue reading Mayon Volcano
Justice Mission 2025
News: Recently, military forces of the People’s Republic of China conducted Justice Mission-2025 around Taiwan. About Justice Mission 2025 Conducted by: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China on 29–30 December 2025. Location: It was conducted in the air and maritime areas surrounding Taiwan. The exercise was the second named large-scale PLA maritime drill directed at… Continue reading Justice Mission 2025
Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally
News: Indian Railways has become one of the most extensively electrified rail systems in the world. Indian Railways Becomes the Biggest Electrified Rail System Globally Indian Railways has become one of the world’s most extensively electrified rail networks. By November 2025, nearly 99.2 per cent of its 70,000 route-kilometre broad-gauge network had been electrified. Rapid… Continue reading Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally
CAG releases ‘State Finances 2023-24’ Report
News: In January 2026, the Comptroller and Auditor General released the second edition of the State Finances 2023-24 report covering all States. CAG releases ‘State Finances 2023-24’ Report The State Finances 2023-24 Report presents a consolidated and audited overview of the finances of all 28 States. Released by: The report was released by the Comptroller… Continue reading CAG releases ‘State Finances 2023-24’ Report
Suryastra Rocket Launcher System
News: The Indian Army signed a ₹293 crore emergency procurement contract for the Suryastra long-range universal rocket launcher system. About Suryastra Rocket Launcher System Suryastra is India’s first Made in India universal multi-calibre rocket launcher. Manufactured by: It is manufactured by Pune-based private defence firm NIBE Limited. Technology Partner: It is developed in collaboration with… Continue reading Suryastra Rocket Launcher System
Popocatépetl Volcano
News: Over five years, UNAM scientists used 22 seismographs and AI to analyse seismic data and produce the first 3D image of Popocatépetl’s interior, extending 18 km below the crater. About Popocatépetl Volcano Location: Popocatépetl volcano is located on the border of the states of México and Puebla, central Mexico. Type: It is a steep-sided active… Continue reading Popocatépetl Volcano
