Author: Sumit Garg

Fonio (Digitaria exilis) and Sikiya (Digitaria sanguilanis)

News: Fonio and Sikiya are discussed because both are wild millets valued by rural and tribal communities but face different levels of recognition. About Fonio (Digitaria exilis) Location: Fonio is an ancient and widely cultivated cereal in the dry savannas of West Africa (e.g., Guinea, Nigeria, Senegal). Properties It is known as one of the… Continue reading Fonio (Digitaria exilis) and Sikiya (Digitaria sanguilanis)

Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary

News: The Charaichung Festival was organised on Majuli Island in Assam to revive and conserve the nearly defunct Royal Bird Sanctuary and promote its global recognition. About Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary is Asia’s first protected bird sanctuary. Established in: It was established in 1633 AD by Ahom king Swargadeu Pratap Singha.… Continue reading Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary

EU Fine on X

News: Elon Musk-owned X was fined €120 million by the European Commission for violating transparency rules under the Digital Services Act. About EU Fine on X The European Commission imposed a €120 million fine on X after a two-year investigation found violations of transparency requirements under the Digital Services Act(DSA). This is the first penalty… Continue reading EU Fine on X

Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity

News: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda recently signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity during a meeting hosted by President Donald J. Trump. About Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity The Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda peace agreement is officially known as the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. Signed on: It… Continue reading Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity

Key Facts about Benin

News: Recently, Benin’s President Patrice Talon addressed citizens after forces in Cotonou foiled a coup attempt by soldiers called the Military Committee for Refoundation. Key Facts about Benin Location: Benin is a country in western Africa that extends northward from the Gulf of Guinea to the Niger River. Capital: The official capital is Porto-Novo, while… Continue reading Key Facts about Benin

Cosmic Filament

News: Recently, University of Oxford researchers reported a cosmic filament about 50 million lightyears long that is traced by at least 14 galaxies. About Cosmic Filament A cosmic filament is one of the largest thread-like structures in the universe’s cosmic web that links giant clusters of galaxies through long, thin strands. Formation A filament forms… Continue reading Cosmic Filament

Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025

News: Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025, the fifth India–Malaysia joint military exercise, began at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army. Origin: It  has been conducted since 2012. Aim: The aim is to jointly rehearse sub-conventional… Continue reading Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025

Key Facts about Yellow Sea

News: Taiwan reported that China deployed warships from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea, which Taiwan said created a regional threat. Key Facts about Yellow Sea The Yellow Sea is a marginal sea of the western Pacific Ocean. Naming: It derives its name from the yellow colour of its waters, which comes from… Continue reading Key Facts about Yellow Sea

Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)

News: More than 1,500 academics are protesting the draft ISI Bill, 2025, which seeks to repeal the Indian Statistical Institute Act, 1959. About Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) The Indian Statistical Institute is a national institution for statistics and related fields. Founded by: It was founded by Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in 1931. Established as: It… Continue reading Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)

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