News: India is expected to mandate 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending for international flights from 2027 under CORSIA. About Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) CORSIA is a global market-based mechanism to reduce carbon emissions from international flights. It is the first global market-based measure for any sector and represents a… Continue reading Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
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Professor Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Receive Oskar Klein Medal
News: Renowned Indian theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen has received the Oskar Klein Medal 2026, becoming the first Indian to win this international honour. About Oskar Klein Medal The Oskar Klein Medal is an international award that recognizes distinguished contributions to physics. Awarded by: The medal is awarded annually by Stockholm University and the Nobel Committee… Continue reading Professor Ashoke Sen Becomes First Indian to Receive Oskar Klein Medal
Shamonda Virus
News: France has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus in a seriously ill patient who died in October 2026. About Shamonda Virus Shamonda virus is a vector-borne virus. It belongs to the genus Orthobunyavirus and the family Peribunyaviridae. Origin: The virus was first isolated from cattle in Nigeria in 1965. It… Continue reading Shamonda Virus
DZIP3 – Viral Alarm Switch
News: CSIR-CCMB researchers discovered how human cells detect viruses and activate immune defences before pathogens multiply. About DZIP3 – Viral Alarm Switch The DZIP3 (DAZ Interacting Zinc Finger Protein 3) is a protein found in human cells. It detects viral RNA and activates cellular immune defences. Working Mechanism: Viral Detection: When DZIP3 encounters viral RNA… Continue reading DZIP3 – Viral Alarm Switch
AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026
News: The 7th AgriVoltaics World Conference commenced at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, bringing together global stakeholders in agriculture and renewable energy. About AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026 The AgriVoltaics World Conference is a global platform for scientific exchange and technology collaboration. It promotes discussions on combining agriculture with solar energy. Origin: It was first launched in 2020.… Continue reading AgriVoltaics World Conference 2026
Key Facts about Poland
News: India and Poland announced four initiatives on trade, defence, counter-terrorism and disaster resilience during Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit to India. Key Facts about Poland Poland is a country located in the physical centre of the European continent. Boundaries: It is bordered bordered by 7 nations: Russia and Lithuania in the northeast, Belarus andUkraine… Continue reading Key Facts about Poland
Centaurus X-3
News: Scientists found that Centaurus X-3 draws material through an accretion disk, a rare process in high-mass X-ray binaries. About Centaurus X-3 Centaurus X-3 is one of the brightest X-ray pulsars. It is also one of the most widely studied binary pulsars. Type: It is a high-mass X-ray binary (HMXB) with a companion star more… Continue reading Centaurus X-3
PHP2Shell
News: Several websites worldwide went offline on Wednesday as governments and cybersecurity agencies responded to two critical vulnerabilities in PHP, known as PHP2Shell. About PHP2Shell PHP stands for Hypertext Preprocessor. It is an open-source programming language that is free to use. Function: PHP works behind the scenes to process information, such as logins, application submissions… Continue reading PHP2Shell
Iodine
News: On World Iodine Deficiency Day, the Ministry of Health and FamilyWelfare advised citizens to choose iodised salt and use it in moderation. About Iodine Iodine is an essential micronutrient required for healthy thyroid function, brain development and overall growth. Properties: Iodine is a chemical element with the symbol I and atomic number 53. It… Continue reading Iodine
SUVIKALP Initiative, PRISM Platform and SKOCHAwards
News: The Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) received the SKOCH Gold Award 2026 for its SUVIKALPInitiative on 26 September 2026. About SUVIKALP Initiative SUVIKALP Initiative is an in-house Mine Repurposing Tool. Developed by: It is developed by the Coal Controller Organisation (CCO) under the Ministry of Coal. Aim: It aims to support scientific mine closure and… Continue reading SUVIKALP Initiative, PRISM Platform and SKOCHAwards
