News: A new study published in Scientific Reports provides baseline data on jungle cat population, habitat preference, and conservation needs in India. About Jungle Cats (Felis chaus) The jungle cat is a medium-sized wild cat found in diverse habitats across Asia. Scientific name: The scientific name of the jungle cat is Felis chaus. Naming: Its… Continue reading Jungle Cats (Felis chaus)
Author: Sumit Garg
CALM-Brain
News: CALM-Brain was launched on March 25, 2026 as India’s first digital repository on psychiatric disorders to advance research, diagnosis, and treatment. About CALM-Brain CALM-Brain is a first-of-its-kind open-source digital repository on brain structure and function in psychiatric disorders. Developed by: It has been developed by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences… Continue reading CALM-Brain
RBI’s Payments Vision 2028
News: The Reserve Bank of India released Payments Vision 2028 outlining new initiatives to strengthen and expand India’s digital payment ecosystem. About RBI’s Payments Vision 2028 It is a comprehensive policy roadmap guiding the evolution of India’s payment systems towards a secure, interoperable, and resilient ecosystem, consisting of 15 specific initiatives. Theme: “Shaping India’s Payment… Continue reading RBI’s Payments Vision 2028
Coordination Polymers—Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB)
News: Indian scientists developed coordination polymers Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB) showing strong performance in energy storage and green hydrogen production. About Coordination Polymers – Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB) Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB) are coordination polymers made of zinc (Zn2+) or cadmium (Cd2+) metal ions and organic molecules of 3,3′-diaminobenzidine (DAB) naturally assemble to form layered frameworks with strong… Continue reading Coordination Polymers—Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB)
SRY Gene Test Screening
News: The International Olympic Committee mandated SRY gene screening and banned transgender women and DSD athletes from female categories to ensure fairness and safety. About SRY Gene Test Screening Sex-determining Region Y (SRY) gene test screening is a DNA-based test that detects the presence of the sex-determining region Y gene. The SRY gene is a… Continue reading SRY Gene Test Screening
Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme from April 2026 to March 2031. About Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme The IVFRT is a mission-mode project that creates a secure, integrated, and service-oriented framework for managing the entire lifecycle of travellers. Launched in: The… Continue reading Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme
IIED Food Security Index
News: A new study by International Institute for Environment and Development shows India faces worsening food insecurity under rising global temperature scenarios. About IIED Food Security Index The IIED Food Security Index measures countries’ ability to ensure adequate, accessible, nutritious, and resilient food systems. Developed by: It was developed by the International Institute for Environment… Continue reading IIED Food Security Index
Rossby Waves and Wet Bulb Temperature
News: A recent study links warming oceans with rising humid heatwaves, highlighting atmospheric processes like Rossby waves influencing large-scale heat extremes. About Rossby Waves Rossby waves are large horizontal atmospheric undulations that move westward and influence global weather and climate patterns. Mechanism Role of coriolis effect: The Rossby waves form due to the variation of… Continue reading Rossby Waves and Wet Bulb Temperature
Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI)
News: To address the illegal and unsustainable taking of wildlife, the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS) officially launches the Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI) during a special event here at its 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15). About Global Initiative on the… Continue reading Global Initiative on the Taking of Migratory Species (GTI)
Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR)
News: The U.S.-led Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) has agreed to assess funding for a new ammunition assembly and production line in the Philippines. About Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR) It is a multilateral initiative aimed at strengthening supply chains and industrial resilience in the Indo-Pacific region. Lunched in: It was launched in… Continue reading Partnership for Indo-Pacific Industrial Resilience (PIPIR)
