News: Scientists and conservationists launched an international project on cooperation between wild dolphins and fishers in Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala. About Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing Dolphin-assisted cast net fishing is a unique, cooperative fishing technique where wild dolphins and human fishermen work together to increase fish catch efficiency. Mechanism used The Humpback dolphins rush and zigzag… Continue reading Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing
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Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC)
News: Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) is in the news after its first General Body meeting reviewed the merged 5 MoES institutes. About Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) The ESSC is an umbrella body unifying five institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for streamlined earth sciences governance. Aim: It aims to improve coordination,… Continue reading Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC)
Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
News: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced revised PMFBY cover for wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif 2026. About Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The revised framework expands crop insurance to cover localised damage from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation. The modalities follow PMFBY Operational… Continue reading Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
News: Recently, MoSPI unveiled the new National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 during the 75th NSS anniversary and World Statistics Day in Udaipur. About New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 The National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 is a six-digit system for classifying all economic activities in India, replacing NIC 2008 five-digit system. Launched by: Ministry of Statistics… Continue reading New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
e-Jagriti Platform
News: e-Jagriti portal is in the news as an AI-enabled consumer grievance platform registering over 2.75 lakh users and enabling global access. About e-Jagriti Platform Full form: e- Justice And Grievance Redressal through Information Technology and Innovation It is a unified, AI-enabled digital grievance redressal platform that integrates all consumer dispute resolution systems into one… Continue reading e-Jagriti Platform
Sentinel-6B Satellite
News: Recently, Sentinel-6B, an ocean-tracking Copernicus satellite, was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. About Sentinel-6B Satellite It is an ocean-tracking satellite with six science instruments launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. Joint mission: It is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency… Continue reading Sentinel-6B Satellite
National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025
News: The National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025 are in news as the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying announced the winners. About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) The National Gopal Ratna Awards are the highest national honours in India’s livestock and dairy sector across three award categories. They recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperatives and… Continue reading National Gopal Ratna Awards 2025
Ghoomar Dance
News: Ghoomar Festival 2025 will, for the first time, be held simultaneously at all seven divisional headquarters of Rajasthan. About Ghoomar Dance Ghoomar or ghumar is a traditional folk dance of Rajasthan. Meaning of the name: The name comes from the word “ghoomna,” which means to twirl or spin. Origin: It originally began as a… Continue reading Ghoomar Dance
Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25”
News: The eighth edition of the India-UK Joint Military Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25” commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Rajasthan. About Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25” It is a biennially Joint Military Exercise between India and U.K. 2025 edition: It is the eighth edition of this exercise. Host: It will be held at the… Continue reading Exercise “AJEYA WARRIOR-25”
Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)
News: The Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) was formally launched at COP30 on November 15 to manage climate–trade tensions. About Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT) It is a high-level forum designed to foster dialogue and explore practical solutions at the intersection of international trade policy, climate action, and development… Continue reading Integrated Forum on Climate Change and Trade (IFCCT)
