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Carpet Industry of India

News: Key global carpet exhibitions are being postponed and cancelled due to ongoing geopolitical conditions, which will impact the exports of carpets from Kashmir, overall affecting the Carpet Industry of India. About Carpet Industry of India The Indian carpet industry includes handmade carpets, handloom carpets, coir carpets, silk carpets, and floor coverings. Currently, India is… Continue reading Carpet Industry of India

e-Commerce Moratorium

News: The e-Commerce Moratorium is to be reconsidered for extension at the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaounde, Cameroon. About e-Commerce Moratorium The e-commerce moratorium is a global agreement among World Trade Organization members which bans customs duties being ​applied to electronic transmissions such as digital downloads and streaming. First ‌adopted in: It was first ‌adopted… Continue reading e-Commerce Moratorium

Zambezi River and Kariba Dam

News: A 500MW Floating Solar Plant is being designed to be installed at Kariba Dam to boost power supply in Zimbabwe. About Zambezi River and Kariba Dam About Zambezi River The Zambezi River is the fourth-longest river in Africa (after Nile, Congo, Niger). Origin: It starts off in a shallow depression in Angola’s southern highlands,… Continue reading Zambezi River and Kariba Dam

Extracellular RNA (exRNA)

News: In a study, scientists reported that extracellular RNA (exRNA) from bacteria can persist in disinfected drinking water. About Extracellular RNA (exRNA) Extracellular RNA (exRNA) are RNA that exists outside cells. They are found in body fluids such as blood, saliva, urine, and cerebrospinal fluid. They are heterogenous populations including small (e.g., miRNA) and long… Continue reading Extracellular RNA (exRNA)

Balirajgarh Site

News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun excavation at Bihar’s historic Balirajgarh site, which is believed to be the gateway to ancient Mithila. About Balirajgarh Site Balirajgarh site is an archaeological site located at Madhubani district, Bihar. It was declared a site of national importance in 1938. Findings: The site has shown evidence… Continue reading Balirajgarh Site

Persian Leopard

News: The Persian leopard is the last remaining Panthera species in Iran after the extinction of the Asiatic lion Panthera leo persica and the Caspian tiger Panthera tigris virgata. About Persian Leopard The Persian leopard is also known as the Anatolian or Caucasian leopard. Scientific name: Panthera pardus tulliana Habitat: They are most commonly found… Continue reading Persian Leopard

Gruh Sugam Portal 

News: The National Housing Bank (NHB) has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal to revolutionize housing finance accessibility. About Gruh Sugam Portal It is a digital initiative to streamline the home loan process for Defence / Government personnel.  Launched by: National Housing Bank (NHB) It promotes digital lending adoption and strengthens financial inclusion by improving access… Continue reading Gruh Sugam Portal 

India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)

News: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) to handle maritime emergencies and support vessels in distress. About India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR) India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) has been launched to create a structured and formal mechanism to handle maritime emergencies and vessels… Continue reading India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)

Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)

News: The Red-crowned roofed turtle population is declining due to shrinking habitat in the Ganga basin, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect the species. About Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) The Red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) is a freshwater turtle native to South Asia. Family: It belongs to the Geoemydidae family. It is one of the three… Continue reading Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)

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