News: A study found that moss spores survived nine months in low-orbit space outside the International Space Station (ISS), with over 80% able to reproduce back on Earth. About Moss Moss is a small non vascular plant known for its high resilience on earth. It belong to taxonomic division Bryophyta (bryophytes). Pioneering species: It is among… Continue reading Moss
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Hayli Gubbi Volcano
News: Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted after 12,000 years and its ash cloud is moving towards western and northern India. About Hayli Gubbi Volcano Location: It is located in the Rift Valley in Afar region of Ethiopia. It forms part of the Erta Ale volcanic range. It lies at the edge of the East African… Continue reading Hayli Gubbi Volcano
Auramine O
News: Recently, auramine O, a banned synthetic dye, has re-emerged in India’s food chain, highlighting recurring chemical adulteration concerns. About Auramine O Auramine O is a synthetic yellow industrial dye, produced from compounds such as dimethylaniline and formaldehyde. Regulation: It is not approved for use as a food colour in India, the European Union, the… Continue reading Auramine O
Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
News: Indian Women’s blind cricket team have created history winning the first-ever Women’s T20 World Cup for the Blind in Colombo. About Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025 The T20 Cricket for the Blind Women’s World Cup is a pioneering initiative that champions inclusivity, empowerment, and sporting excellence. 2025 edition: The Blind Women’s T20 World… Continue reading Blind Women’s T20 World Cup 2025
Bharat NCAP 2.0
News: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a revised draft of Bharat NCAP 2.0 expanding assessment scope and updating safety standards. About Bharat NCAP 2.0 The Bharat New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) 2.0 is a revised vehicle safety rating programme that evaluates the crashworthiness and safety technologies of cars sold in India.… Continue reading Bharat NCAP 2.0
ACITI Partnership
News: India, Australia and Canada have launched the ACITI Partnership to deepen cooperation on critical and emerging technologies. About ACITI Partnership The Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation Partnership (ACITI) is a trilateral initiative between India, Australia and Canada to combine their strengths in technologies. Aim: The partnership aims to boost cooperation on critical and emerging technologies,… Continue reading ACITI Partnership
Exercise AUSINDEX 2025
News: Recently, Indian Naval Ship INS Sahyadri participated in bilateral exercise AUSINDEX 2025 with HMAS Ballarat in the Northern Pacific. About Exercise AUSINDEX 2025 It is a bilateral, biennial maritime exercise between Indian and Australian naval forces. Origin: The exercise has been conducted since 2015. Location for 2025 edition: It was held in the Northern… Continue reading Exercise AUSINDEX 2025
Kurdistan Region
News: The Turkish government is set up to oversee a new peace initiative with Kurdish leaders kept in prison. About Kurdistan Region Kurdistan is a broadly defined geographic region traditionally inhabited mainly by Kurds. Spread: It consists of an extensive plateau and mountain area, spread over large parts of eastern Turkey, northern Iraq and western… Continue reading Kurdistan Region
World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report
News: Recently UN DESA released the new World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report using the Degree of Urbanization methodology. About World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report It gives population estimates and projections using the Degree of Urbanization. Prepared by: It is prepared by the Population Division of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN… Continue reading World Urbanisation Prospects 2025 Report
Himalayan Black Bear
News: Recently, the Uttarakhand government ordered shoot-at-sight action against Himalayan black bears in Pauri district after a surge in attacks. About Himalayan Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus laniger) The Himalayan black bear is a forest-dwelling bear species of the Himalayan region. Habitat: It lives in broadleaf and coniferous forests between altitudes of 1,200 and 3,300 metres.… Continue reading Himalayan Black Bear
