News: A new ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research study found that nicotine pouches are reaching Indian cities through online platforms, hookah shops and gig delivery services. About Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation About Nicotine Pouch: It is a small, tobacco-free, tea-bag-like sack containing nicotine, favourings and plant-based fibres. Note: Nicotine is a highly… Continue reading Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation
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Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)
News: Vinaya Prakash Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Postal Service officer, has been re-elected as Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term. About Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU) is an intergovernmental organization. It is the only Restricted Union of the Universal Postal Union(UPU) in the region,… Continue reading Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)
Northern Goshawk
News: Punjab made two unsuccessful attempts, seven years apart (2018 and 2025), to locate its State Bird, the Northern Goshawk within the state. About Northern Goshawk The Northern Goshawk is the largest species of true accipiter hawk. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Accipiter gentilis. Habitat: It inhabits mature forests, particularly coniferous woodlands, and favors… Continue reading Northern Goshawk
Sulphuric acid
News: Researchers found that some peptides remain stable and fold into functional 3D shapes even in 98% concentrated sulphuric acid. About Sulfuric Acid Sulphuric acid is a strong mineral acid. Its formula is H2SO4. Production: Its production involves a multi-step process, widely known as the Contact Process or the sulfuric acid manufacturing process. This process… Continue reading Sulphuric acid
Mount Anak Krakatau
News: Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau. About Mount Anak Krakatau Location: Mount Anak Krakatau is situated in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. Anak Krakatau is literally translated as the ‘’Son of Krakatoa’’. It lies along… Continue reading Mount Anak Krakatau
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
News: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India, has made the appointment of the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). About National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) is a non- statutory body established under the National Commission for Safai… Continue reading National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK)
Key Facts about Luxembourg
News: Luxembourg’s Deputy PM Xavier Bettel will visit India from September 7–9 to meet S. Jaishankar and attend events in Chennai. Key Facts About Luxembourg Luxembourg is a landlocked country located in northwestern Europe. It is one of the smallest countries in the world. Bordering nation: It is bordered by Belgium on the west and… Continue reading Key Facts about Luxembourg
Osbeckia ulotricha
News: Botanists recently identified a new woolly-haired flowering plant, Osbeckia ulotricha, in the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. About Osbeckia ulotricha Osbeckia ulotricha is a flowering plant growing in the shola grasslands of the Western Ghats. Family: It belongs to the Melastomataceae family. Distribution: It is endemic to the Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve. Habitat: It grows mainly in… Continue reading Osbeckia ulotricha
Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection
News: The United Nations General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map in favour of the Equal Earth projection to accurately reflect the true proportions of global landmasses. About Mercator Map Mercator map is a cylindrical map projection which is derived mathematically. Features: It has a grid pattern with longitudes (or meridians) and… Continue reading Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection
Key Facts about Belgium
News: India and Belgium recently reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation. Key Facts about Belgium Location: Belgium is a country located in northwestern Europe. Boundaries: It is bounded by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, and France to the south. It is bounded by… Continue reading Key Facts about Belgium
