News: Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff and sovereign of the Vatican City State, will be buried in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore. Vatican City. Key Facts about Vatican City It is the smallest sovereign country in the world, covering about 44 hectares (110 acres). It is landlocked within Rome, Italy, and became… Continue reading Key Facts about Vatican City
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Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
News: Recently, scientists found a green way to recycle toxic perovskite solar cells (PSCs). Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs). About Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs) A perovskite solar cell is one that includes a perovskite-structured compound, most commonly a hybrid organic-inorganic lead or tin halide-based material, as the light-harvesting active layer. A perovskite is a material (first… Continue reading Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)
Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in a study using its satellites has estimated the total wheat production from eight major wheat growing States of India. Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP). About Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP) It is a semi-automated and scalable framework which enables the near… Continue reading Comprehensive Remote Sensing Observation on Crop Progress (CROP)
Exercise Desert Flag
News: A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10. About Exercise Desert Flag-10 Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational exercise being hosted by the UAE Air Force. Participating contingents: The Air Forces from of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar… Continue reading Exercise Desert Flag
Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program It is a… Continue reading Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
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
