In a rare and thrilling wildlife moment, a group of tourists traveling through the Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh encountered a snow leopard, an animal famously difficult to spot in the wild. Overview of the Snow Leopard The snow leopard (Panthera uncia) is a medium-sized wild cat known for its …

Recent Update: The Indian Armed Forces recently carried out Operation Sindoor, a carefully planned retaliatory strike targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Precision Strike and Target Engagement The operation involved the targeting of 21 terrorist camps spread across 9 locations using advanced precision-guided munitions. These strikes were …

The Indian Naval Ship INS Kiltan recently docked in Singapore to take part in IMDEX Asia 2025, hosted at the Changi Exhibition Centre. About IMDEX Asia (International Maritime Defence Exhibition) IMDEX Asia stands as one of the leading maritime defence exhibitions in the Asia-Pacific, held every two years in Singapore …

Latest Update: The catastrophic collapse of Anak Krakatau in 2018, which triggered a deadly tsunami, was preceded by years of subtle ground deformation. This previously undetected movement was recently revealed through advanced satellite radar imaging. Overview of Anak Krakatau Anak Krakatau, meaning “Child of Krakatau”, is a stratovolcano located in …

A segment of the Soviet spacecraft Kosmos 482, which was launched on March 31, 1972, is projected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere around May 10, 2025, after remaining in orbit for over five decades. What is Kosmos 482? Kosmos 482 was launched by the Soviet Union as part of its Venera …

Operation Sindoor: Reports indicate that during Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force deployed SCALP cruise missiles from Rafale fighter jets to conduct precision strikes on terror infrastructure located deep within Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Overview of the SCALP Missile Known in the UK as Storm Shadow, the SCALP is …

Recent Discovery: In a major development in condensed matter physics, scientists have identified a chiral quantum state within the topological Kagome lattice material KV₃Sb₅—a substance previously not known to exhibit chirality. This finding represents a significant advancement in the understanding of quantum materials. Understanding Chirality Chirality, often described as “handedness,” …

In a significant move, families from the Jenu Kuruba tribe have recently started returning to their ancestral lands located within the Nagarhole National Park, marking a crucial moment in their long-standing struggle for forest rights. About the Jenu Kuruba Tribe The Jenu Kurubas, categorized as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group …