Current Affairs

Breakthrough in Cancer Therapy

Context: Researchers at the Kolkata-based Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)  have discovered a new target for cancer...

Vertical Growth in Asian Cities: A New Urban Trend

Context: A study in Nature Cities reveals that cities, especially in Asia, are growing vertically more than horizontally. This trend...

Terahertz (THz) Communication

Context: A team of scientists has made a breakthrough in 6G communications by developing a new polarisation multiplexer, unlocking the...

Ethics and Culling of Animals

Context: Namibia plans to cull hundreds of its most majestic wild animals, including elephants and hippopotamuses, to supply meat to...

The Impact of Spaceflight on the Human Body

Context: On August 24, NASA announced that Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule, which had taken astronauts to the International Space Station...

Regionalisation of Legal Education System and Judiciary in India 

Context: The Chief Justice of India, DY Chandrachud, advocated for legal education in regional languages to make legal knowledge accessible...

India’s Water Crisis

Context: India’s water crisis, driven by climate change and unsustainable practices, is reaching a critical point.    Current Status: High...

Indian Post Payment Bank

Context: The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a key player in driving financial inclusion across the country, proudly marks its...

Munich Agreement

Context: On September 1, 1939, German troops invaded Poland, igniting World War II—the deadliest conflict in history involving about 100...

Transitioning from Paddy to Sustainable Crops

Context: The Centre and the Punjab government deserve praise for launching a new initiative aimed at diversifying agriculture and assisting...

Places in News: Iran

Context: A village on the southern coast of Iran may have experienced dangerously high temperatures this week, with the weather...

Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)

Context: The annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) meeting kicked off recently in Nuku’alofa, the capital of Tonga.    More on...

AI-Based Tongue Imaging

Context: Recent researchers have unveiled a novel approach to detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) using AI-based tongue imaging.    More...

Project NAMAN

Context: The Indian Army recently launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing support and...

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Context: A recent scientific study has demonstrated that the Ayurvedic Whole System (AWS) offers a promising complementary approach to managing...