News: With Iran threatening the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on this chokepoint by expanding alternative infrastructure. About Trans-Arabian Pipeline Trans-Arabian Pipeline is a crude oil pipeline located in southwestern Asia. It is also called the Tapline. Operational from: It became operational in… Continue reading Trans-Arabian Pipeline
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DSC A 23
News: DSC A 23, the fourth ship of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project, was launched at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB). About DSC A 23 DSC A 23 is the fourth ship of the five Diving Support Craft (DSC) project. Launched on: It was launched on 19 Apr 2026 at Titagarh, Kolkata (WB). Constructed by:… Continue reading DSC A 23
Apis Mellifera
News: Recently, a new set of protocols and scientific interventions has been developed in honey bee farming in Jammu and Kashmir, which allows beekeepers to rear colonies in sub-zero temperatures. About Apis Mellifera The western honeybee, also known as the European honeybee, is one of several species in the genus Apis. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Apis Mellifera
Sholayar Dam
News: An elderly woman was found dead and partially consumed, allegedly by a leopard, near her residence at Sholayar Nagar in the Sholayar Dam. About Sholayar Dam Location: The Sholayar Dam is situated near Valparai in Tamil Nadu. It is a masonry gravity dam built across the Sholayar River, which forms part of the Chalakudy… Continue reading Sholayar Dam
Potato Cultivation in India
News: Farmers’ organisations claim that the Centre’s potato procurement price is only about half of the actual input cost. About Potato Cultivation in India It is a root vegetable plant native to America and domesticated in Peru about 6000 years ago. In India, it was introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and since… Continue reading Potato Cultivation in India
Designer Rice
News: Scientists at CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Kerala, have developed designer rice. About Designer Rice Designer rice is a type of “functional food,” intentionally modified to meet specific health and nutritional needs. Developed by: This rice has been developed by CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in… Continue reading Designer Rice
Sports Genomics Programme
News: Gujarat has introduced an ambitious ‘Sports Genomics Programme’ to strengthen India’s preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2030. About Sports Genomics Programme The Sports Genomics Programme has been launched to integrate genetic, physiological, and performance data with a long-term objective of enhancing India’s preparedness for the Commonwealth Games 2030. Launched by: It is being undertaken… Continue reading Sports Genomics Programme
National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW)
News: The Indian government is fast-tracking the introduction of a national floor-level minimum wage (NFLMW) to address differences in worker pay across states. About National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) The National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) is the minimum pay below which no state government can set the minimum wage for workers. Wage includes… Continue reading National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW)
Geckos
News: Researchers have discovered a new bent-toed gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, in the lowland forests of North Tripura. About Geckos Geckos are reptiles belonging to the suborder Gekkota, which includes over 1,000 species of lizards. Family: They are spread across six families: Carphodactylidae, Diplodactylidae, Eublepharidae, Gekkonidae, Phyllodactylidae, and Sphaerodactylidae. Scientific Name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Geckos
IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme
News: The IndiaAI Mission has announced the selection of 10 cutting-edge Indian AI startups for the second cohort of the IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme. About IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme It is an ambitious initiative designed to empower Indian AI startups with unparalleled global market access. Aim: It aims to provide Indian AI startups… Continue reading IndiaAI Startups Global Acceleration Programme
