News: Uttar Pradesh’s Food Safety and Drug Administration (FSDA) has issued guidelines to prevent the use of harmful industrial dyes in food such as Rhodamine-B and regulate the use of permitted food colours. About Rhodamine-B Rhodamine-B is a synthetic dye known for its bright pink colour. It serves as a colouring agent, producing red and… Continue reading Rhodamine-B
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Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD)
News: The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) has provisionally set aside $21.6 million for Nepal’s August 2026 floods. About Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) The Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) is financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) to help vulnerable developing… Continue reading Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD)
Yonaguni Islands
News: Keen Sword 27, one of the largest joint military exercises between Japan and the US , has been conducted at Yonaguni Island near Taiwan. About Yonaguni Islands Location: Yonaguni Island is part of the Yaeyama Islands located in the Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the westernmost inhabited island of Japan. It is located 110… Continue reading Yonaguni Islands
National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
News: Cabinet Secretary, Dr. T. V. Somanathan today chaired a meeting of the National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) to review preparedness for the impending cyclone in the Bay of Bengal. About National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) is India’s apex body for crisis command, response, and coordination during major natural or… Continue reading National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC)
Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL)
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences inaugurated the Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL). About Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) is an integrated facility that combines advanced atmospheric measurements, chemical analysis,… Continue reading Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL)
2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
News: The 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought is collectively awarded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials. About 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought has been collectively awarded to the International Criminal Court (ICC) and its officials. The award has recognized the ICC’s… Continue reading 2026 Sakharov Prize for Freedom of Thought
Bhai Parmanand
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 139th episode of Mann Ki Baat, paid tribute to Bhai Parmanand and urged young people to learn about his life, sacrifices and contribution to the freedom struggle. About Bhai Parmanand Bhai Parmanand was a prominent Indian freedom fighter, nationalist thinker, educationist, and leader of the Arya Samaj. He… Continue reading Bhai Parmanand
Operation Trident of NCB
News: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in coordination with the Mizoram Police and the Enforcement Directorate (ED), has launched Operation Trident across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. About Operation Trident of NCB It is a major crackdown on an alleged transnational drug trafficking network operating across Assam, Mizoram and Manipur. Launched by: The Narcotics Control Bureau… Continue reading Operation Trident of NCB
Exercise “Rummy”
News: French and British air forces have staged a joint exercise simulating a nuclear strike codenamed exercise “Rummy” for the first time. About Exercise “Rummy” Exercise “Rummy” is a joint nuclear strike simulation exercise by French and British air forces. Aim: It is aimed at enhancing coordination between western Europe’s two nuclear powers. Countries involved:… Continue reading Exercise “Rummy”
Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS)
News: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory for all new car models from October 1, 2030, to help reduce road accidents. About Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) The Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) is an active vehicle safety technology designed to prevent collisions or… Continue reading Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS)
