News: As per the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Delhi, India could be technologically capable of quantum communication using satellites in the next half a decade. About Quantum Communication Quantum communication is a field of technology that uses the principles of quantum mechanics—especially the behavior of quantum particles like photons—to transmit information in a way that… Continue reading Quantum Communication Using Satellite
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Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
News: A new study finds that the Europe faces deep winter freeze if the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapses. About Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) The AMOC is a system of ocean currents that circulates water within the Atlantic Ocean, bringing warm water north and cold water south. Mechanism: The circulation process begins as… Continue reading Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)
New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir (LEN)
News: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Lenacapavir (LEN), the most promising HIV prevention medicine to be made so far. About New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir (LEN) LEN is an antiretroviral medicine that is used for HIV prevention as a pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. PrEP is a medication that can reduce… Continue reading New HIV Prevention Drug Lenacapavir (LEN)
India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
News– India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) was recently honored with the Digital Payments Award 2024–25 by the Department of Financial Services (DFS) under the Ministry of Finance. About India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) IPPB is a 100% government-owned bank set up under the Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications. It was launched on September 1,… Continue reading India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)
India’s Coastline Grows by 3,500 km
News: India’s coastline is now far longer than it used to be, almost 50% more than the previous length. India’s Coastline Grows by 3,500 km Some post reassessment data: Earlier, the length of India’s coastline used to be 7,516 km. Now this coastline has been measured to be 11,098 km. The number of islands in… Continue reading India’s Coastline Grows by 3,500 km
Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub
News: The Central government on Thursday launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub, a dedicated digital platform aimed at strengthening gender-responsive planning across India. About Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub It is a dedicated digital platform aimed at strengthening gender-responsive planning across India. Aim: Its aim is to empower policymakers, researchers, and other stakeholders with a centralised… Continue reading Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub
QS World University Ranking 2026
News: India has achieved its highest-ever representation in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with 54 institutions making it to the list. About QS World University Rankings The QS World University Rankings is an annual global ranking of universities published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a leading higher education analytics organization. Aim: The aim of… Continue reading QS World University Ranking 2026
Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The arrest and subsequent bail of farmers accused of entering the Sharavati Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary in Sagar taluk with country-made weapons has triggered widespread unrest. About Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Sharavathi River Valley in Sagar Taluk of Shivamogga District, Karnataka. It was established by merging the… Continue reading Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary
Revised Green India Mission (GIM)
News: The Central Government has released a revised roadmap for the National Mission for Green India, also known as the Green India Mission (GIM) on June 17. About Green India Mission (GIM) It was rolled out in 2014 as one of the eight missions under India’s National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading Revised Green India Mission (GIM)
Operation Sindhu
News: India has launched Operation Sindhu to evacuate its nationals from Iran in view of the deteriorating situation due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. About Operation Sindhu It is a large-scale evacuation mission launched by the India in June 2025 to rescue Indian nationals stranded in Iran and Israel amid escalating hostilities… Continue reading Operation Sindhu
