Author: Sumit Garg

Tardigrades

News: Among the scientific experiments to be conducted by astronauts onboard the International Space Station (ISS) include the one that will examine the revival, survival, and reproduction of tardigrades in space. Tardigrades. About Tardigrades They are also known as “water bears” as they are robust aquatic animals that have been around for roughly 600 million… Continue reading Tardigrades

Pandyan Dynasty

News: An 800-year-old Shiva temple of the later Pandya period has been unearthed at Udampatti, a village in Melur taluk, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu. About Pandyan Dynasty It was one of the three main lineages (Muvendars) from the southern part of the country (along with Cheras and Cholas), developed during the Sangam Age. The term… Continue reading Pandyan Dynasty

RBI’s Monetary Policy Instruments

News: RBI has slashed the repo rate by a larger-than-expected 50 basis points to 5.50 per cent, marking the third consecutive reduction since February 2025. RBI’s Monetary Policy Instruments. About RBI’s Monetary Policy Instruments and key takeaways from the latest monetary policy Monetary Policy Instruments Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate: The interest rate that… Continue reading RBI’s Monetary Policy Instruments

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

News: India is set to commence trade negotiations with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) this year. About Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) It is an international organization for regional economic integration in the former Soviet region. Founded in: It is established by the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union signed on 29 May 2014 and came… Continue reading Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU)

Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

News: The Union Agriculture Minister launched the “Clean Plant Programme” to establish nine horticultural facilities across the country duing India’s first Agri Hackathon in Pune. About Clean Plant Programme (CPP) It is designed to address critical issues in horticulture by providing access to high-quality, virus-free planting material. Aim: It aims to enhance the quality and… Continue reading Clean Plant Programme (CPP)

EnviStats India 2025

News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), Government of India has released the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics”. About EnviStats India 2025 Released by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is the 8th issue of the publication titled “EnviStats India 2025: Environment Statistics” during the… Continue reading EnviStats India 2025

Kichan and Menar Wetlands

News: Khichan in Phalodi and Menar in Udaipur have been designated as Ramsar sites. Kichan and Menar Wetlands About Kichan and Menar Wetlands Menar Wetland Location: It is located in the Menar and Kheroda villages in Vallabhnagar taluka, Udaipur District of Rajasthan. The Menar Wetland Complex is a freshwater monsoon wetland complex formed by three… Continue reading Kichan and Menar Wetlands

United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

News: India got elected to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) for the term 2026-28. United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) About United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) It is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations, established by the UN Charter in 1945. Other organs are UNSC,… Continue reading United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)

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