News: New research shows that dry desert winds blowing from the west and northwest of India can help predict monsoon break periods, offering an early warning system for farmers. These breaks, marked by reduced rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon, can seriously affect agricultural production. About Monsoon Breaks About: During the south-west monsoon period, after… Continue reading Monsoon Breaks
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Wheat Cultivation
News: The Centre has allowed the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and 5 LMT of wheat products, easing the export ban that was imposed in May 2022. About Wheat Cultivation Wheat is the second most important cereal crop of India. It is the main food crop, in north and north-western part… Continue reading Wheat Cultivation
Bacillus subtilis
News: Kerala became India’s first State to declare Bacillus subtilis as its State microbe. About Bacillus subtilis It is the type species for the genus Bacillus which are gram-positive, spore-forming bacilli. Found in: It is commonly found in diverse environments ranging from soil to the gastrointestinal tract of cattle and humans. Properties: It can produce endospores by… Continue reading Bacillus subtilis
Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
News: The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force 154 under the Combined Maritime Forces, reinforcing India’s commitment to maritime security and capacity building. About Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) About: Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is a multinational maritime partnership that supports the International Rules-Based Order to promote security, stability and prosperity across approximately… Continue reading Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)
News: Researchers have compiled the first government-supported national biobank of a sub-section of rare diseases called Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs). About Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) About: They are rare genetic conditions that cause a buildup of toxic materials in your body’s cells. Cause: These genetic disorders are caused by a deficiency of specific enzymes that… Continue reading Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs)
MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram
News: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has issued new guidelines mandating that all six stanzas of the National Song be performed and that Vande Mataram should be sung or played before the National Anthem when both are played. About MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram Order of Playing with National Anthem: When both Vande Mataram… Continue reading MHA Guidelines on Vande Mataram
Tamil Brahmi Script & Valley of the Kings
News: Researchers have discovered nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil Brahmi, Prakrit, and Sanskrit in tombs at the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. Key Findings Nearly 30 inscriptions in Tamil-Brahmi, Sanskrit, and Prakrit inside six tombs in Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. They dated from the 1st to 3rd centuries CE. About 20 inscriptions are… Continue reading Tamil Brahmi Script & Valley of the Kings
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
News: Ayush Minister inaugurated the Chintan Shivir on the completion of 25 years of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) in New Delhi. About National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) It is an apex body to coordinate with all matters relating to Medicinal Plants and Support Policies and Programs for growth of trade, export, conservation and… Continue reading National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
BIOFACH 2026
News: India has been designated as the ‘Country of the Year’ at BIOFACH 2026. About BIOFACH 2026 About: It is the world’s leading trade fair for organic products held on 10 February 2026. Note: BIOFACH Germany is the world’s largest and most influential exhibition dedicated exclusively to organic food and agriculture. Held at: Nuremberg, Germany… Continue reading BIOFACH 2026
India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
News: India signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in New Delhi. About the agreement Signed between: India and UK Aim: To facilitate greater mobility of professionals and workers between India and the United Kingdom. The agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions… Continue reading India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
