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List of Military Exercises of India 2024-25, Participating Counties

The Indian military engages in numerous exercises annually to bolster its strategic capabilities and foster international cooperation. These exercises are crucial for enhancing combat readiness, facilitating knowledge exchange, and building strong defense ties with various nations. This article covers key...

Hantavirus: Causes, Symptoms, Transmission, and Prevention

Hantavirus is a rodent-borne virus that causes severe respiratory or renal diseases in humans. It poses significant health risks and has a notably high fatality rate. Understanding its transmission, symptoms, and prevention is crucial for public safety. What is Hantavirus?...

Pashu Dhan Aushadhi Initiative

The Union Government has launched the Pashu Aushadhi Initiative, a scheme designed to establish affordable generic veterinary medicine stores across India. This initiative is a crucial step in ensuring accessible and cost-effective healthcare for livestock, benefiting farmers and improving livestock...

IPL Winners List 2008 to 2025, Check Out IPL 2025 Highlights

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most celebrated T20 cricket league worldwide. Since its inception in 2008, the tournament has witnessed thrilling matches, emerging talents, and intense rivalries. Every season brings new excitement as teams battle for the coveted...

Octopuses and their kin are a New Animal Welfare Frontier

Context: Cephalopods’ unique intelligence and behaviours place them at the frontier of animal welfare considerations. Their advanced cognitive skills and adaptability challenge traditional ethical frameworks, highlighting the need for regulations similar to those for vertebrates. About Cephalopods Cephalopods are marine...

Great Indian Bustard (GIB)

About Great Indian Bustard (GIB) It is endemic to the Indian subcontinent. Habitat: open grasslands, arid plains and scrub forests. Range: Its population is confined mostly to Rajasthan and Gujarat. Small population found in Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Features:...

Paris Olympics 2024, India at the Olympics Medals 2024

The Paris Olympics 2024 is gearing up to be an extraordinary event, marked by high expectations, significant risks, and the promise of historic achievements. Hosting the Olympics for the third time, after 1900 and 1924, Paris aims to deliver a...

Sub-Classification for SCs and STs, Impact on Social Justice

Sub-Classification for SCs and STs In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) is permissible for reservation. This ruling, delivered by a seven-judge Constitution bench led by...

UPSC to Revamp Its Exam System With New Technology

In an effort to bolster the integrity and security of its examinations, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced a major overhaul of its exam system. This decision comes in response to recent controversies and allegations of cheating, notably...

Cyclone Remal 2024 Update, Affected Areas, Potential Impact

Cyclone Remal killed 4 people in West Bengal as post-Remal rain continues and nearly 29,500 houses were damaged and 77,200 people still in camps. Cyclonic Remal originated in the central Bay of Bengal and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm...