On October 20, 2024, Egypt was officially declared malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), marking a historic achievement in the nation’s ongoing public health efforts. This announcement positions Egypt as the second country globally, after Cabo Verde, to receive this certification in 2024 and the fifth African nation overall to achieve this milestone. A…
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has declared the final result of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I), 2024. A total of 237 candidates have qualified based on the written exam held in April 2024 and subsequent SSB interviews. Candidates can download the final result from the official UPSC website. Their candidature remains provisional,…
In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have uncovered living microbes sealed within a 2-billion-year-old rock from the Bushveld Igneous Complex (BIC) in South Africa, making it the oldest known instance of microorganisms found in ancient rock. Led by Yohey Suzuki, an associate professor from the University of Tokyo, the research was recently published in Microbial Ecology….
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and China have formalized an agreement regarding a patrolling arrangement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas. This development signals a potential pathway toward disengagement and resolution of the heightened tensions that have characterized the region since skirmishes erupted in May 2020. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri…
In a significant boost to Bihar’s industrial development and global trade ambitions, Hon. Minister of Industries & Tourism, Shri Nitish Mishra, inaugurated Bihar’s first Dry Port and Inland Container Depot (ICD) in Bihta. The facility, developed by Pristine Logistics, marks a turning point for the state’s export potential, enabling direct international trade from Bihar. Key…
The transition away from coal in India presents a complex and costly challenge, as revealed by a recent study from iForest. Over the next 30 years, India will require more than $1 trillion (Rs 84 lakh crore) to phase out coal while ensuring socio-economic stability for coal-dependent regions. Coal Resource in India India’s estimated coal…
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has canceled his trip to Russia for the BRICS summit following a fall at home that resulted in a minor brain hemorrhage. The announcement came from his presidential office on Sunday, stating that Lula, 78, will participate in the summit via videoconference after receiving medical advice to temporarily…
In a major move toward modernizing financial infrastructure, Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has decided to introduce India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system in the country. This decision, expected to boost financial inclusion and enhance transaction efficiency, follows a comprehensive discussion by the Maldivian Cabinet. The government will establish a consortium led by TradeNet Maldives Corporation…
In a devastating terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Sunday, seven people, including a local doctor and six migrant workers, lost their lives. The Resistance Front (TRF), an offshoot of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted both locals and non-locals for the first time, marking a significant…
A Bangladeshi citizen, identified as Babu Joe Barua, alias Rajiv Dutta, was arrested at Gaya Airport in Bihar while attempting to board a flight to Thailand on Friday. Barua has been living illegally in India for the past eight years, posing as a Buddhist monk in a monastery located in Gaya. Airport security detained him…
