World Environment Day 2025, observed on June 5, focuses on the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, highlighting the urgent need to tackle the global plastic crisis affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and human health.Celebrated annually since 1973, it is a UN-led initiative involving over 150 countries, urging governments, industries, and individuals to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable […]
India is embarking on the construction of its first-ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) through an MoU signed between GRSE and Norway’s Kongsberg.This vessel, to be used by NCPOR, will enhance India’s role in polar research and reflect its Make in India prowess.Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, attending the Nor-Shipping 2025 event in Norway, also promoted India’s
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On 1 June 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled a $10 billion initiative for urban transformation in India.This 5-year plan aims to revamp metro networks, launch new RRTS corridors, and improve urban infrastructure and services across over 100 cities.Backed by sovereign loans, private capital, and the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), the project also includes
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Elon Musk’s X has introduced XChat, a secure, cross-platform messaging app currently in beta for paid subscribers.Equipped with Bitcoin-like encryption, disappearing messages, and audio/video calling, the app represents Musk’s push to rival platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and WeChat.It reflects his broader vision to turn X into a super app with integrated services, potentially including AI-powered
The DHRUVA policy, launched by India’s Department of Posts, introduces a nationwide, geo-coded digital address system designed to modernize how address data is used, stored, and shared.Recognising address information as foundational public infrastructure, DHRUVA ensures secure, standardised, and consent-based address management.It leverages the Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) model to benefit sectors ranging from governance to logistics.By integrating
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In a landmark development that marks a significant stride toward global collaboration in semiconductor technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a core research entity under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).This important collaboration was officially
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Serena Williams, one of the most iconic athletes in the history of modern sport, has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2025, a prestigious Spanish honour that recognises individuals and institutions for excellence and global contribution in various fields, including sports, arts, literature, and science. With 73 career singles titles, including a staggering 23
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In a landmark step toward urban transformation, the Government of Odisha has launched a visionary initiative titled ANKUR – Atal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation and Reforms.Spearheaded by the Housing and Urban Development (H&UD) Department, ANKUR is envisioned as a strategic platform to drive urban innovation, foster collaborative partnerships, and build smart, sustainable, and citizen-centric cities.
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Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti, a 16-year-old boy from Hyderabad, has made history. He is now the youngest India and the second youngest person in the world to finish the famous 7 Summits challenge.This means he climbed the highest mountain on each of the seven continents – a big dream for mountaineers around the world. Vishwanath completed
India’s Mahendra Gurjar made the country proud by setting a world record in the men’s javelin F42 category at the Nottwil World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Switzerland.The 27-year-old athlete won the gold medal with a record-breaking throw, proving his talent and determination. Gurjar made a world record throw of 61.17 meters in his third
