Author: Sumit Garg

India’s First Seed Germination Database

News: India is developing its first-ever seed germination database to help farmers, scientists, and foresters select the right species for climate-resilient agriculture, forestry, and ecological restoration. India’s First Seed Germination Database. About India’s First Seed Germination Database It is a free-access database, offering more than 1,000 germination techniques for 465 native plant species. Launched by:… Continue reading India’s First Seed Germination Database

Clinidium lalitae

News: New beetle species discovered in Northeast by ZSI scientists. About Clinidium lalitae It is a new species of beetle belonging to the subfamily Rhysodinae. It has been discovered in the Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. The species has been named to honor Lalita Ray Chaudhury, who dedicated her career to the study… Continue reading Clinidium lalitae

Operation Chakra V

News: CBI Launches Operation Chakra-V against Transnational Organized Cybercrime/ Digital Arrests. Operation Chakra V. About Operation Chakra V It was launched to fight against transnational organised cyber-enabled financial crimes in India. Launched by: Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) It involves a multi-pronged strategy, focusing on identifying and dismantling the broader infrastructure enabling cybercrimes like Digital… Continue reading Operation Chakra V

World Pandemic Treaty

News: Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) have finalised a proposal for the World Pandemic Treaty, according to a statement by the global health body. World Pandemic Treaty. About World Pandemic Treaty Background: The proposal to draft and negotiate this convention was finalised by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB), established in December 2021 under the… Continue reading World Pandemic Treaty

Exercise DUSTLIK-VI

News: The 6th edition of India- Uzbekistan Joint Military Exercise DUSTLIK-VI commenced, at Foreign Training Node, Aundh (Pune). The Exercise is scheduled to be conducted from 16 to 28 Apr 2025. Exercise DUSTLIK-VI. About Exercise DUSTLIK -VI It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. This Edition is being held at… Continue reading Exercise DUSTLIK-VI

Sir Sankaran Nair

News: The Prime Minister’s tribute acknowledged Sankaran Nair’s fearless voice against British tyranny on the 106th anniversary of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. Sir Sankaran Nair. About Sir Sankaran Nair He was a prominent Indian jurist, social reformer, and nationalist known for his contributions to the Indian freedom struggle and for advocating civil rights under British rule.… Continue reading Sir Sankaran Nair

Q-Shield Platform

News: Startup QNu Labs launches world’s 1st unique platform Q-Shield empowering enterprises to protect critical infrastructure. Q-Shield Platform. About Q-Shield Platform It is a comprehensive cryptography management platform designed to secure critical infrastructure against future quantum threats. Developed by: QNu Labs, incubated at IIT Madras Research Park (2016) and one of the startups selected by… Continue reading Q-Shield Platform

Morag Axis

News: Israel seizes key Gaza corridor ‘Morag Axis’ as pressure mounts for ceasefire talks with Hamas. Morag Axis. About Morag Axis This area consists mainly of agricultural land located between Khan Younis and Rafah, stretching from east to west across the Gaza Strip. The name “Morag” refers to an illegal Israeli settlement that was established… Continue reading Morag Axis

Thangjing Hill

News: A Meitei organisation has slammed Kuki civil society groups for warning the Meitei community against embarking on their annual pilgrimage to the Thangjing Hill. About Thangjing Hill Geography: It is located somewhere in the middle of buffer zone created between Churachandpur and Bishnupur districts in Manipur. The north–south-running mountain range on which it sits… Continue reading Thangjing Hill

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