News: The rugose spiralling whitefly continues to spread across coconut-growing regions in India, causing severe yield losses and rising financial stress for farmers. About India’s Coconut Economy India is the third largest coconut-producing country in the world and accounted for about 31.45% of the world’s total production during FY22, with a production of 19,310 million… Continue reading India’s Coconut Economy and Rugose Spiralling Whitefly (RSW)
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INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
News: INS Sagardhwani was flagged off from Kochi on 17 January 2026 for the fifth edition of the Sagar Maitri initiative. About INS Sagardhwani INS Sagardhwani is India’s oceanographic research vessel. Designed by: The vessel was designed by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL). Built by: The vessel was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading INS Sagardhwani and Sagar Maitri-5 Initiative
Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
News: Recognizing chip design as a strategic national priority, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has implemented proactive measures to transform India’s semiconductor design landscape under the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme. About Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme The C2S Programme is an umbrella capacity-building initiative to build semiconductor design capacity, covering academic… Continue reading Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
News: The Supreme Court raised concerns that the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha exceeded his administrative role while preparing a draft decision on a removal motion. About Secretary General of Rajya Sabha The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and assists the Chairman in the overall functioning of parliamentary… Continue reading Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
Jamma Bane Land System
News: Recently, Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old Jamma Bane system of land records in the scenic Coorg region. About Jamma Bane Land System The Jamma Bane land system is a unique form of hereditary land tenure specific to the Kodagu (Coorg) district in Karnataka. Naming: The word “Jamma”… Continue reading Jamma Bane Land System
Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) 2026
News: The World Economic Forum released the Global Risks Perception Survey 2026, highlighting shifting global risks and rising geoeconomic confrontation. About Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) 2026 The GRPS 2026 assesses major global risks across immediate, short-to-medium, and long-term time horizons. Released by: The survey is released by the World Economic Forum and draws responses… Continue reading Global Risks Perception Survey (GRPS) 2026
SVASTIK Portal
News: The SVASTIK web portal was launched during CSIR-NIScPR’s 5th Foundation Day celebration held in New Delhi on 14 January 2026. About SVASTIK Portal SVASTIK stands for “Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge” and functions as a national web portal for public communication. Implemented by: It is implemented by the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and… Continue reading SVASTIK Portal
Famous Tunnels of India
News: India’s tunnel infrastructure is in focus due to recent completions, operational launches, and progress in major strategic and transport tunnel projects. About Famous Tunnels of India Atal Tunnel Situated in: It is situated in Himachal Pradesh. Location: It is located Beneath the Pir Panjal ranges. Connects: It connects the Manali with Lahaul–Spiti. Key Features:… Continue reading Famous Tunnels of India
Artemis II Mission
News: The mission is in the news because NASA announced Artemis II is in final preparation stages with launch windows beginning February 2026. About Artemis II Mission Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis programme to send humans to the vicinity of the Moon since 1972. Aim: The mission aims to test… Continue reading Artemis II Mission
Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
News: The Bhadrakali Temple inscription has drawn attention for highlighting the historical legacy, religious importance, and preservation of Somnath-related epigraphic records. About Bhadrakali Temple Inscription The Bhadrakali Temple inscription is an important 12th-century epigraph that records the history and patronage of the Somnath Temple. It is a eulogistic inscription of Param Pashupata Acharya Shriman Bhavabrihaspati,… Continue reading Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
