NISAR: A Revolutionary Earth Observation Satellite
Why in the News? The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite, a groundbreaking joint mission of NASA and ISRO, is scheduled for launch on July 30 from Sriharikota. This mission […]
Typhoon Wipha Approaches South China, High Alert
Why in the News ? A high alert has been issued in South China’s Hainan and Guangdong provinces as Typhoon Wipha strengthens in the South China Sea. It is expected […]
India’s Role Recognised in Global Food Standards
Why in the News ? India’s contribution to global food regulation was lauded during the 88th Codex Executive Committee meeting (CCEXEC 88) held in Rome. India’s long-standing leadership in millet […]
Powerful Earthquakes Hit Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula
Why in the News? A series of five strong earthquakes struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with the largest measuring 7.4 magnitude. Though initially prompting a tsunami warning, authorities later confirmed no […]
India Develops Indigenous Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine
Why in News? India is developing AdFalciVax, a new malaria vaccine candidate targeting Plasmodium falciparum, the deadliest malaria parasite. Spearheaded by ICMR and DBT-NII, it aims to prevent clinical malaria […]
Moon Day Celebrates Humanity’s Leap to Space
Why in the News ? International Moon Day is being observed today to mark the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20, 1969. Recognised by the UN in 2021, it […]
New Income Tax Bill Proposes Structural Overhaul
Why in the News ? The Income Tax Bill, 2025, proposing 285 changes to India’s tax laws, was recently cleared by a parliamentary committee. Though cleaner and better organised, concerns […]
Indian Navy Joins 32nd SIMBEX Maritime Exercise
Why in the News ? The Indian Navy will participate in the 32nd edition of SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise) in Singapore. The long-standing exercise enhances bilateral maritime cooperation, supports […]
U.S. Declares TRF Terrorist Group After Pahalgam Attack
Why in the News ? The United States has designated The Resistance Front (TRF), led by Sheikh Sajjad Gul, as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist […]
Trump Signs GENIUS Act to Boost Digital Assets
Why in the News? Former U.S. President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law, aiming to promote stablecoins, digital asset innovation, and regulatory clarity. Two related bills, CLARITY Act […]