Why in news? The number of people exposed to ‘trans fat’ globally has reached five billion according to a new report by the World Health Organization (WHO) which increases chances of heart disease and d...

Why in news? Residents of the occupied Syrian Golan Heights have called on Arab states and the international community to drop Israeli citizenship requirements for travel. Israel annexed the Golan Heights in 1981...

Why in news? The US has reopened its Solomon Islands embassy in a move widely seen as shoring up influence in the Pacific to counter China's push into the region About Solomon Islands: Is a sovereig...

Why in news? The ongoing 74th World Health Assembly declared 30th January as ‘World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day. The proposal to recognise the day was floated by the United Arab Emirates. It...

Why in news? Shumang Leela is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur where the roles of women are all played by men, called Nupi Shabis. In the case of women’s theatre groups, the roles of men are played by...

Why in news? During the Budget speech, the Finance Minister announced the government’s move to focus on lab-grown diamonds. About Lab Grown Diamonds: Lab-grown diamonds are diamonds which are grown...

Why in news? A recent study has revealed that Kelp forests are declining because of climate change. Highlights of the Study: Ecklonia radiata, a dominant kelp species in the southern hemisphere, is vulne...

Why in news? Polar vortex to dip into New York late this week, bring temperatures near zero. About Polar Vortex: The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Eart...

Why in news? Kerala has come out with a management plan to eradicate Senna spectabilis, the exotic invasive plant that is posing a severe threat to the State’s wildlife habitat. The management plan stipulat...

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 ...