News: Recently, as part of preparation for this Samudrayaan Project, two Indian “aquanauts” travelled in the French vessel Nautile in the Atlantic Ocean to gain deep-sea exploration experience. About Samudrayaan Project The Samudrayaan Project is part of India’s Deep Ocean Mission, which was approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021. Agency involved: The National Institute… Continue reading Samudrayaan Project
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National Biofoundry Network
News: Recently, India’s first national-level biofoundry network was launched by Union Science and Technology Minister. About National Biofoundry Network It is a landmark initiative launched to transform the nation’s biotech innovation, biomanufacturing capacity, and advancement towards a bio–based economy. It was launched on August 27, 2025. Launched under: BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and… Continue reading National Biofoundry Network
Vaquita Porpoise
News: A recent report by the North American Environmental Commission (CEC), a body under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), has blamed Mexico for imperiling the critically endangered vaquita porpoise. About Vaquita Porpoise It is the world’s smallest cetacean and the most endangered marine mammal. Scientific name: Phocoena sinus. Its name means “little cow” in Spanish.… Continue reading Vaquita Porpoise
Quadruple Star System and Brown Dwarfs
News: Recently, Scientists have discovered a rare quadruple star system in the Milky Way galaxy. About the Quadruple Star System A star system in the Milky Way galaxy named as UPM J1040−3551 AabBab, is also called as a rare quadruple star system by the scientists. It consists of two cold brown dwarfs orbiting two young red… Continue reading Quadruple Star System and Brown Dwarfs
FIDE World Cup 2025
News: The FIDE World Cup 2025 will be hosted in Goa, India. About FIDE World Cup 2025 Organizer: The event is being organized by FIDE (International Chess Federation). Timing: The tournament will take place from October 30 to November 27, 2025. Number of Players: A total of 206 chess players from more than 90 countries… Continue reading FIDE World Cup 2025
Project Aarohan
News: Recently, NHAI in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust announced the launch of ‘Project Aarohan’. About Project Aarohan Launched by: National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) in collaboration with Vertis Infrastructure Trust. Objective: To support the children of toll plaza employees in fulfilling their educational aspirations. Aim: It aims to remove financial barriers, reduce socio-economic… Continue reading Project Aarohan
National Designated Authority (NDA)
News: Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced a National Designated Authority (NDA) to enable a carbon emissions trading regime. About National Designated Authority (NDA) The National Designated Authority (NDA) has been set up by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). It is a mandatory requirement under the… Continue reading National Designated Authority (NDA)
New World Screwworm
News: Recently, U.S.A. reported its first human case of New World Screwworm infestation, involving a person who had travelled to El Salvador. About New World Screwworm The New World Screwworm is a type of blue-grey blowfly. Scientific name: Cochliomyia hominivorax, which literally means “man-eater.” Naming: These flies are called screwworms because their larvae burrow into the… Continue reading New World Screwworm
NASA CHAPEA Project
News: Recently, NASA has unveiled the second Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) habitat to simulate year-long missions on the surface of Mars. It is scheduled to begin in late 2025 with four crew members About NASA CHAPEA Project The Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is a mission series designed to simulate… Continue reading NASA CHAPEA Project
Key Facts about Fiji
News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will supply training and equipment to help strengthen Fiji’s maritime security. About Fiji Fiji is a sovereign island nation in Melanesia, Oceania. It is officially known as the Republic of Fiji. It is well known for its strategic location in the South Pacific as well as… Continue reading Key Facts about Fiji
