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What is Quorum sensing?

Renowned molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler, a professor at Princeton University, highlighted the dual role of bacteria—both harmful and life-sustaining—while explaining the revolutionary concept of bacterial communication known as quorum sensing. She described bacteria as “magical microbes” with immense promise in medicine, agriculture, and environmental science. Quorum sensing refers to the ability of bacteria to communicate with one another using chemical signals to coordinate behavior such as virulence, biofilm formation, or Read More …

PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme

In its first major decision after shifting operations to Seva Teerth, Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) Scheme, aimed at ensuring immediate and affordable medical care for road accident victims across India. Key Features of PM RAHAT Scheme Technology-Driven Implementation The scheme will operate through integration of: This digital linkage enables seamless coordination from accident reporting to hospital Read More …

International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS-2026)

The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS-2026) was held at the J.N. Tata Auditorium within the campus of Indian Institute of Science under the Dam Rehabilitation and Improvement Project (DRIP) Phase II & III. Organisers The conference was organised by: In collaboration with: Participation Representatives from 12 countries attended, including India, Austria, Australia, Sri Lanka, Netherlands, Canada, Zambia, Zimbabwe, France, Japan, Philippines and the USA. Key Highlights Major Launches: About Read More …

India Post Releases ‘Puppets of India’ Commemorative Stamp Series

he Department of Posts released a set of 8 commemorative postage stamps titled “Puppets of India” at the India Habitat Centre to celebrate India’s rich puppetry heritage. Key Highlights Puppetry Traditions Featured on Stamps Puppetry Form State Kathputli Rajasthan Yakshagana Sutrada Gombeyatta Karnataka Daanger Putul West Bengal Kathi Kundhei Odisha Benir Putul West Bengal Pavakathakali Kerala Ravanachhaya Odisha Tolu Bommalatta Andhra Pradesh Each stamp highlights distinctive costumes, techniques, and regional Read More …

Scientists Capture Rare Direct Collapse of Star into Black Hole

Astronomers have recorded what they say is the clearest evidence yet of a star collapsing directly into a black hole without first exploding as a supernova. The discovery was based on observations made by a National Aeronautics and Space Administration telescope. Rare Stellar Death Observed The star, named M31-2014-DS1, was located in the Andromeda Galaxy about 2.5 million light-years from Earth. Researchers found that the star gradually brightened in infrared Read More …

Monsoon Breaks

A new study published in the Journal of Climate sheds light on the causes of “break periods” in the South West Monsoon (SWM), which provides over 75% of India’s annual rainfall between June and September. What Are Monsoon Breaks? Break periods are phases during the SWM when rainfall sharply decreases across most of India while precipitation increases along the Himalayan foothills and Northeast. These breaks typically last from a few Read More …

Cabinet Approves Urban Challenge Fund to Boost City Infrastructure

The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of a ₹1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to accelerate market-led and reform-driven urban infrastructure development across India. The initiative aims to transform India’s urban development strategy by shifting from grant-based funding to a market-linked, outcome-oriented model. Key Features of Urban Challenge Fund The UCF will operate from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31, with a possible extension till FY 2033–34. Under the Read More …

Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0)

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0) with a corpus of ₹10,000 crore to mobilise venture capital for India’s growing startup ecosystem. The scheme, launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry under the Startup India initiative, aims to strengthen funding support for innovation-driven enterprises. Building on Startup India’s Growth Since the launch of Startup India in 2016, India’s startup Read More …

Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum

The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to convert the historic North Block and South Block into part of the proposed “Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum,” signalling a major shift in the administrative and symbolic landscape of the national capital. The decision follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicating the new Prime Minister’s Office—named Seva Teerth—to the nation on February 13, 2026. End of an Administrative Era With the transition, Cabinet Read More …

Northeast India’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Moran Bypass in Dibrugarh district, marking a major boost to India’s strategic and civil defence infrastructure. First-of-its-Kind Facility in Northeast The ELF has been designed and constructed in coordination with the Indian Air Force to support landing and take-off of military and civil aircraft during emergencies. The 4.2-km highway stretch, normally used by heavy vehicles, has Read More …

PM inaugurates Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over Brahmaputra River

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a series of key infrastructure projects in Assam, including the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra River and the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility on a national highway in Dibrugarh district. Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu Opens to Public The Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu is a 2.86-km-long, six-lane extradosed Prestressed Concrete bridge built at an estimated cost of ₹3,030 crore. It connects Guwahati with North Read More …

Herath Poshte

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit community on the occasion of Herath Poshte, describing the festival as a sacred reflection of their rich cultural traditions. The term ‘Herath’ is derived from two Sanskrit words, “Hara,” another name for Lord Shiva, and “Ratri,” meaning night. The festival commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is observed with special rituals, night-long prayers, and Read More …

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