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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Rules Out Moon Impact

Asteroid 2024 YR4 is no longer considered a threat to the Moon in 2032 after new observations refined its orbit. The near-Earth object, first identified in late 2024,...

 March 13, 2026

Black Rain Crisis in Tehran – Causes and Impact

Recent events in Tehran have brought to light a severe environmental and health crisis. Following Israeli airstrikes on multiple oil facilities in early March 2026, the city experienced...

 March 13, 2026

Decline of Globalisation and Rise of Protectionism

Recent global developments reveal a sharp decline in the era of globalisation. The idea that trade encourages peace and cooperation is being challenged. Instead, nations are increasingly adopting...

 March 13, 2026

Kisan Credit Card Scheme – Strengthening Agricultural Finance

The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme has recently undergone reforms to enhance farmers' access to affordable and timely credit. The Government of India expanded credit limits and introduced...

 March 13, 2026

Kashmir’s Jhelum River Faces Historic Low Water Levels

Recent reports from early 2026 reveal an unprecedented environmental situation in Kashmir. The Jhelum River, vital for the region’s ecology and agriculture, has fallen below its zero-gauge level...

 March 13, 2026

Environmental Impact of Cobalt Mining in DRC

Recent investigations in 2026 reveal severe environmental and health damage caused by cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The CMOC Group Limited, the world’s largest...

 March 13, 2026

PM-RAHAT Scheme for Road Accident Victims

The Centre has launched the Prime Minister–Road Accident Victims’ Hospitalisation and Assured Treatment (PM-RAHAT) Scheme to provide cashless treatment support to road accident victims. The scheme offers coverage...

 March 13, 2026

Accelerating Bird Population Declines In The United States

Recent studies in 2026 reveal that bird populations in the United States are declining at an accelerating rate. This trend is especially severe in regions with intensive agriculture,...

 March 13, 2026

India’s Rural Innovation and Skill Development Initiatives

India is rapidly advancing towards becoming a global hub for skill and innovation. Recent government efforts focus on empowering youth and rural communities through education and technology. Key...

 March 13, 2026

Heat Transport in Magnetic Semiconductors

Magnetic semiconductors have long puzzled scientists because their heat flow does not always follow the usual rules seen in ordinary materials. A new study has now explained why...

 March 13, 2026

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