News: The Jharkhand High Court has recently directed the state government to increase deployment of home guard constables around the Parasnath Hills (Giridih district) to prevent the sale of non-vegetarian food and ensure the preservation of the sanctity of the area, amid renewed tension between the Jain and Adivasi communities. Parasnath Hill About Parasnath Hill… Continue reading Parasnath Hill
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Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve
News: The Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve was recently notified by the Himachal Pradesh government. Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve. About Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve It is located in the remote and high-altitude region of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh. It was officially notified on May 7, 2025, under Section 36A(1) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972,… Continue reading Tsarap Chu Conservation Reserve
Geotube (Geobag) Technology
News: A recent study has found that the use of geotube technology in the offshore breakwater system along the Poonthura coastal stretch has led to significant improvements in the coastal landscape behind the structure. Geotube (Geobag) Technology About Geotube (Geobag) Technology Geotubes, also referred to as geobags, are large permeable containers used extensively for sludge… Continue reading Geotube (Geobag) Technology
Yak Genomics
News: Scientists from four ICAR institutions have successfully assembled the first chromosome-level genome of the Indian yak (Bos grunniens). Yak Genomics About Yak Genomics Yak Genomics involves sequencing and analyzing the genome of the domestic yak (Bos grunniens) to gain insights into its high-altitude adaptations and to enhance its productivity and overall health. Technology Used:… Continue reading Yak Genomics
Dirang Geothermal Project
News: The Centre for Earth Sciences and Himalayan Studies (CESHS) has successfully established the first geothermal production well in Northeast India at Dirang, located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Dirang Geothermal Project About Dirang Geothermal Project The first geothermal production well has been successfully drilled in Dirang, Arunachal Pradesh. The Dirang region… Continue reading Dirang Geothermal Project
Treasury Bills
News: India has renewed a USD 50 million Treasury Bill for the Maldives through the State Bank of India (SBI), extending financial assistance for another year. Treasury Bills About Treasury Bills Treasury Bills (T-Bills) are short-term debt instruments issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on behalf of the Government of India (GOI). They… Continue reading Treasury Bills
Germanium (Ge)
News: India has formally raised concerns with China regarding export restrictions on germanium, a critical mineral essential for manufacturing semiconductors, fiber optic cables, and solar panels. Germanium (Ge) About Germanium (Ge) Germanium (Ge) is a chemical element classified as a metalloid and appears as a silvery-grey, brittle solid. This element lies between silicon and tin… Continue reading Germanium (Ge)
Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has intensified its scrutiny of e-commerce platforms for allegedly violating consumer rights. The authority is particularly targeting the use of dark patterns. Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming About Dark Patterns Dark patterns are defined as deceptive design techniques used in user interface (UI) or user experience (UX) that… Continue reading Basket sneaking and Confirm Shaming
Right to Know
News: The Supreme Court of India, on May 9, 2025, set aside a Delhi High Court order that had directed the Wikimedia Foundation to take down a Wikipedia page related to a defamation case. The judgment reinforced the importance of free expression, intermediary protection, and public discourse even in sub judice matters highlighting the judiciary’s… Continue reading Right to Know
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
News: Recently, a woman was killed in an incident of human-wildlife conflict that occurred in the buffer zone of the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR). About Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve It lies in the Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is Maharashtra’s oldest and largest National Park. The total area of the tiger reserve is 1,727 Sq.km, which… Continue reading Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve
