Why in news? The Punjab government has cancelled 813-gun licenses as part of its efforts to clamp down on the “gun culture” in the state. Previously, the Punjab government had asked for the removal of...

Why in news? European Space Agency (ESA) has recently proposed the need for a lunar time zone It aims for establishing a universal timekeeping system that will simplify communication and coordination among differ...

Why in news? Bureau of India Standards (BIS) has prohibited the sale of hallmarked gold jewellery or gold artefacts without 6 digits alphanumeric Hallmark Unique Identification Number (HUID) after 31st March 2023. ...

Why in news? A recent study revealed that Bisphenol A, a chemical used for softening plastics, shortens the mosquito life cycle and leads to population explosion. More about the News: The study establish...

Why in news? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has partnered with the Department of Fertilizers to conduct field trials on NHAI projects for the use of Phosphogypsum in National Highway Construction. ...

Why in news? The Mughal Gardens at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President’s House) in Delhi have been renamed as Amrit Udyan. About Mughal Gardens: The concept of a planned garden, also known ...

Why in news? Recently, a new study has found that non-natural light had increased the brightness of Skyglow, by 9.2-10% every year between 2011 and 2022 with significant ecological, health and cultural implications...

Why in news? Recently government affirmed the relevance of the increased number of doppler radars and also announced that by 2025, the entire country will be covered by the doppler radars. About Doppler Effect...

Why in news? After weeks of intense pressure, Germany confirmed it would send 14 of its state-of-the-art Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine Other European countries like Norway and Poland - who have the same Germa...

Why in news?  The prospects of a renewed truce in Yemen have grown, according to the United Nations special envoy for Yemen >> ending the war between Iran-allied Houthis and the Saudi-backed Yemeni gover...