News: India’s hydraulic systems sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by expanding industrial automation, infrastructure development, and increasing demand. Hydraulic systems & its applications. About Hydraulic Systems Principle: A hydraulics system is based on the simple principle of Pascal’s law, named for the 17th century French scientist Blaise Pascal. The law states that when pressure… Continue reading Hydraulic systems & its applications
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Bonn Climate Change Conference
News: The annual Bonn Climate Change Conference began as more than 5,000 government delegates and stakeholders gathered in Bonn, Germany. Bonn Climate Change Conference About Bonn Climate Change Conference It is an annual mid-year meeting that takes place under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) — an international agreement, signed in 1992,… Continue reading Bonn Climate Change Conference
Portulaca bharat – New flowering plant species discovered in Aravali hills
News: A new flowering plant species with unusual morphological characteristics has been discovered in the rocky and semi-arid landscape of Aravali hills near Jaipur. Portulaca bharat – New flowering plant species discovered in Aravali hills About Portulaca bharat The new species belongs to the subgenus Portulaca section Neossia. It is currently only known from a… Continue reading Portulaca bharat – New flowering plant species discovered in Aravali hills
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
News: Lucknow has officially submitted its nominations for inclusion in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) to be titled “City of Gastronomy”. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Launch and Objective:… Continue reading UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
DNA Identification
News: Authorities are using DNA analysis to identify the remains of those killed in the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad. DNA Identification About DNA Identification DNA identification is a scientific method used to identify an individual based on their unique genetic makeup by comparing their DNA with DNA found in biological samples… Continue reading DNA Identification
Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
News: The government has relaxed key rules related to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) to encourage the domestic manufacture of semiconductors and electronics. About Special Economic Zones (SEZs) A special economic zone is a geographical area in which the trade and tax laws are relaxed and different from that in the rest of the country so… Continue reading Special Economic Zones (SEZs)
Servants of India Society (SIS)
News: Tensions have flared between the Pune-based Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) and parent Servants of India Society (SIS) over control of a key bank account. About Servants of India Society (SIS) Founders: The Servants of India Society (SIS) was founded by Gopal Krishna Gokhale, along with K. Devadhar, A.V. Patwardhan, and N.A.… Continue reading Servants of India Society (SIS)
AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species
News: AviList, the first-ever unified global checklist of bird species, became live on June 12, 2025, after four years of work by the Working Group on Avian Checklists. AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species. About AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species It is the first-ever unified global checklist of bird species.… Continue reading AviList: First-ever unified global checklist of bird species
Zero-Coupon Bond
News: State-owned PFC has withdrawn its planned issuance of zero-coupon bonds for the second time in over a month, as investors demanded higher yields. Zero-Coupon Bond. About Zero-Coupon Bond A zero-coupon bond is a type of debt instrument that does not pay periodic interest. It is also known as the discount bond. Instead, it is… Continue reading Zero-Coupon Bond
Gender Gap Index 2025
News: India has ranked 131 out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, slipping two places from its position last year. About Global Gender Gap Index It annually benchmarks the current state and evolution of gender parity across four key dimensions (sub-indexes): Economic Participation and Opportunity Educational Attainment Health… Continue reading Gender Gap Index 2025
