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New Harappan Site Discovered at Ratadiya Ri Dheri, Jaisalmer: Check Details

In a groundbreaking archaeological discovery, a new Harappan site has been unearthed at Ratadiya Ri Dheri in the Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. This site, dated to the Mature Harappan phase (2600–1900 BCE), is the first known Indus Valley settlement found...

List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand From 2000 to 2025

Jharkhand, carved out of Bihar on 15th November 2000, has witnessed dynamic political shifts and leadership changes since its inception. The List of Chief Ministers of Jharkhand from 2000 to 2025 reflects the evolving political landscape, marked by the dominance...

New UPI Rules from August 1, 2025: Key Changes, Limits

With over a billion transactions processed monthly, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has revolutionised digital payments in India. To further streamline this system and enhance security, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has implemented new UPI rules from August...

India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project Launched by Gujarat

In a historic move towards precision healthcare and inclusive scientific advancement, Gujarat has launched India’s first Tribal Genome Sequencing Project. Implemented by the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC), the initiative aims to sequence the genomes of 2,000 tribal individuals across...

China Destroys 300 Dams to Save Red River and Yangtze Sturgeon

In an unprecedented move to protect two critically endangered fish species, China has destroyed over 300 dams and shut down hydropower stations across sensitive river ecosystems. This initiative primarily targets the restoration of natural habitats for the Red River Sturgeon...

Kamchatka Peninsula: Location, Earthquake Risk and Tsunami Threat Explained

The Kamchatka Peninsula, located in Russia’s Far East, is known not just for its stunning volcanic landscapes and pristine wilderness but also for its high seismic activity. The region has recently made headlines due to a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake...

NISAR Satellite, Objective, Features and Functions

India has successfully launched the much-anticipated NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite aboard the GSLV-F16 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota. This marks a historic collaboration between ISRO and NASA, combining the expertise of both agencies to create...

India’s First Private Facility to Upgrade Depleted Heavy Water Launched by TEMA India

In a significant milestone for India’s nuclear sector, TEMA India has launched the country’s first private facility to upgrade depleted heavy water, marking a historic moment for private sector entry into nuclear technology. Until now, the process was solely the...

GSL launch Samudra Prachet Pollution Control Vessel of ICG

India took a significant step forward in maritime environmental protection with the commissioning of ‘Samudra Prachet’, the second and final of the two indigenous Pollution Control Vessels (PCVs), on July 23, 2025, in Goa. Developed with a remarkable 72% indigenous...

India’s Divya Deshmukh Wins FIDE Women’s World Cup 2025 | Is Divya Deshmukh a Grandmaster (GM)?

Divya Deshmukh, a 19-year-old chess prodigy from Nagpur, scripted history by winning the FIDE Women’s Chess World Cup 2025 held in Batumi, Georgia. The all-Indian final saw her face off against the veteran Koneru Humpy, a legend in Indian chess....