News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy on 12 March 2026. About Joha Rice Joha rice is a short-grain aromatic rice variety known for its distinctive fragrance, soft texture, and traditional cultivation practices. Origin: It originates from Assam in… Continue reading Joha Rice
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Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
News: The war in West Asia is throwing light on the risks faced by commercial sailors, especially Indians, in spite of being covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006. About Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization convention. It was established in 2006. It came into… Continue reading Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
Litani River
News: Israel expanded its strikes in Lebanon, targeting multiple areas including a bridge over Litani river that had been used by Hezbollah. About Litani River Location: It is the longest river that flows entirely in Lebanon. It was known as Līṭa in medieval times. Course: It rises in a low divide west of Baalbek and… Continue reading Litani River
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
News: A new study by the University of Sheffield found that spotted hyenas in Ethiopia’s Mekelle city reduce waste, carbon emissions, and sanitation risks. About Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) The spotted hyena is the largest living member of the Hyaenidae family. It is a highly adaptable carnivore. Scientific Name: The scientific name of the spotted… Continue reading Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
Glass Industry of India
News: Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate natural gas supply, which may affect India’s glass manufacturing industry dependent on continuous fuel supply. About Glass Industry of India India’s glass manufacturing industry produces glass products used in construction, automotive, packaging, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) represents the… Continue reading Glass Industry of India
Jhelum River
News: The Kashmir Valley is experiencing an unusual early spring as the Jhelum River dropped below zero-gauge level amid record high temperatures. About Jhelum River Location: The Jhelum River is a river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan and is a major tributary of the Indus River. Ancient names: Known as Vitasta in… Continue reading Jhelum River
LIGO India
News: Construction of the LIGO India observatory in Hingoli district remains delayed as the ₹1,600-crore construction tender has not yet been awarded. About LIGO India The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) India is a planned gravitational wave observatory that will work as part of the global network studying cosmic ripples in space-time. Location: The observatory will… Continue reading LIGO India
National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26
News: The National Highways Authority of India released the first Annual Report on the National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26. About National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26 It is a scientific and quantitative index that measures the proportion of green cover along the Way of National Highways. Released by: The report has been… Continue reading National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26
Anavaran Portal
News: The Forest Survey of India recently stopped issuing deforestation alerts through the Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System, and the portal’s data have not been updated since November 2025. About Anavaran Portal Anavaran Portal is a deforestation alert system that uses satellite data and machine learning to monitor forest cover loss and send alerts to states. Developed… Continue reading Anavaran Portal
T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
News: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated the Indian cricket team after it won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title. About T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament played in the Twenty20 International format. Organized by: The tournament is organised by the International… Continue reading T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
