The Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat, India, has reached full operational capacity with its second 700 MW nuclear reactor, KAPS-4, which started operating at full power on August 21, 2024. This achievement follows the reactor’s commercial operation start on March 31, 2024, and its first criticality on December 17, 2023. The Nuclear Power…

Mother Teresa, also known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, was a Roman Catholic nun and missionary who dedicated her life to helping the poor, sick, and needy. She founded the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata (Calcutta), India, and her work earned her numerous accolades, including the Nobel Peace Prize. This quiz will test your knowledge…

Potash is a critical component in fertilizers, vital for enhancing agricultural productivity. This mineral, rich in potassium, helps plants grow and improve crop yields. The top 10 potash-producing countries are key players in the global market, driving supply and influencing prices. This article explores these leading nations, highlighting their production capacities and their roles in…

Kaanu, a South Indian Adivasi Knowledge Centre, will be launched at the Tribal Health Resource Centre (THRC) at BR Hills, Karnataka on August 25. Prashanth N. Srinivas, a medical doctor and public health researcher working at the Institute of Public Health, Bangalore’s field station in B.R. Hills, says that Kaanu, which means evergreen forest in…

The Environmental Strategic Partnership between India and Denmark has launched a Smart Laboratory on Clean Rivers (SLCR) with initial funding of Rs 16.8 crore from the Jal Shakti Ministry and an additional Rs 5 crore from Denmark. This collaboration aims to revitalize the Varuna River using advanced technologies and a comprehensive river management plan over…