News: Researchers are exploring how soil microbes can provide early warning signs of desertification, before visible plant decline begins. About Microbial ecology and Soil Microbes Microbial ecology is the branch of science that studies the relationships between microorganisms and their biotic and abiotic environment. It applies general ecological principles to understand the activities and functions… Continue reading Microbial Ecology and Soil Microbes
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GISAT-1A
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing to resume flight operations in September after a break of close to seven months, with the GISAT-1A Earth-observation spacecraft. About GISAT-1A It is an Geo Imaging Satellite which is also referred to as EOS-05. It is a replacement for GISAT-1 (EOS-03), which was launched in 2021 but… Continue reading GISAT-1A
Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
News: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in both Houses of Parliament on August 13, 2026, and amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (‘MMDR Act’). About Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 The MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 amends the existing… Continue reading Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
Communal Award
News: In August 1936, the British announced the Communal Award. About Communal Award, 1932 The Communal Award was announced by British Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald on 16 August 1932. It introduced separate electorates for various religious and social communities in India. The communities given separate electorates included Muslims, Sikhs, Indian Christians, Anglo-Indians, Europeans and the Depressed… Continue reading Communal Award
Hara Mangrove Forests
News: A major oil spill threatens the Hara mangrove forests, contaminating water, damaging roots, and harming fish and other wildlife. About Hara Mangrove Forests The Hara mangrove forests are located around Qeshm Island and the Khuran Strait in southern Iran, along the Persian Gulf. They are primarily composed of Avicennia marina and form an important… Continue reading Hara Mangrove Forests
Lar Gibbon
News: Actor Chiyaan Vikram faced criticism from wildlife activists after a video showed him interacting with an endangered Lar Gibbon. About Lar Gibbon The Lar gibbon, or the White-handed Gibbon, is one of the most well-known gibbon species in Malaysia. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Hylobates lar. Family: It is primate in the gibbon family, Hylobatidae.… Continue reading Lar Gibbon
Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946
News: Over eight decades ago, on February 18, 1946, more than 1,000 Royal Indian Navy sailors in Bombay revolted against British rule. The uprising quickly spread to other naval bases across British India and became known as the Royal Indian Navy Mutiny. About Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946 Background The Royal Indian Navy (RIN)… Continue reading Royal Indian Navy Mutiny of 1946
Legislative Privileges
News: The Supreme Court’s seven-judge Constitution Bench will hear and clarify whether legislative privileges can override citizens’ right to free speech. About Legislative Privileges Parliamentary privilege refers to rights and immunities enjoyed by Parliament as an institution and MPs in their individual capacity, without which they cannot discharge their functions as entrusted to them by… Continue reading Legislative Privileges
Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme
News: The Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) scheme has strengthened India’s Export-Oriented Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem. About Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme About: The EHTP Scheme is a 100% export-oriented scheme. Aim: It is to promote exports of electronic hardware from India and STPI has been providing Statutory Services on a single-window Clearance System under… Continue reading Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme
National Anubhav Awards Scheme
News: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony under the National Anubhav Awards Scheme. About National Anubhav Awards Scheme It is an annual award scheme for retiring/retired employees to showcase their significant achievements made during their service period. Launch… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards Scheme
