News: Amazonian stingless bees became the world’s first insect to get legal rights after ordinances passed by Satipo and Nauta municipalities in Peru. About Amazonian Stingless Bees Amazonian stingless bees are bees that either lack stingers or have stingers that cause little pain. Location: They are found mainly in tropical regions. About half of the… Continue reading Amazonian Stingless Bees To Get Legal Rights
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National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
News: The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework was unveiled on December 29, 2025, by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. About National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) It is a framework that establishes a unified, objective yardstick to measure the maturity of technology projects from laboratory conception to commercial deployment. Developed by:… Continue reading National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
News: Researchers from the University of Guelph (in Canada) found an unexpected link between chromosome sets in insects and the speed of mitochondrial genome evolution. About Mitochondria Evolution in Insects Mitochondria evolved from bacteria and retain a small independent genome: Mitochondria originated when an ancient single-celled ancestor engulfed a bacterium, which later evolved into mitochondria.… Continue reading Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
News: The Government of India has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025. About Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention The Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention is launched under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved… Continue reading Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Mannathu Padmanabha
News: On the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan today, Prime Minister remembered with deep reverence a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society. About Mannathu Padmanabha Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai (2 January 1878 – 25 February 1970), was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. His birthday (2… Continue reading Mannathu Padmanabha
Dhasan River
News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed an appeal challenging the cancellation of environmental clearance granted for sand mining in the river Dhasan in Jhansi district. About Dhasan River Origin: It originates in Begumganj tehsil of Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Tributary of: It is a right-bank tributary of the Betwa River, which itself… Continue reading Dhasan River
Sea of Marmara
News: Seven Turkish police officers were injured in a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in Yalova province, located on the Sea of Marmara coast. About Sea of Marmara Location: The Sea of Marmara is a small inland sea entirely within Turkey. It is also known as the Marmara Sea or Propontis. Naming: The sea… Continue reading Sea of Marmara
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)
News: On December 27, 2025, operational guidelines for two shipbuilding schemes (SBFAS and SbDS) were notified to strengthen domestic capacity and improve global competitiveness. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) The government has notified two complementary schemes to revive domestic shipbuilding through financial support, infrastructure creation, and stronger institutional coordination.… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)
ITVISMA Gene Therapy
News: Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City became the first hospital to administer ITVISMA after UAE regulatory approval in November 2025. About ITVISMA Gene Therapy “Itvisma” is a brand name for the gene therapy drug onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve. It is a one-time gene therapy approved in late 2025 for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)… Continue reading ITVISMA Gene Therapy
National Test House (NTH)
News: The National Test House (NTH) has entered into an MoU with the Defence Materials and Stores Research & Development Establishment (DMSRDE) to strengthen cooperation in the areas of research, testing and training. About National Test House (NTH) NTH is India’s largest multi-location multidisciplinary industrial testing laboratory dealing with almost all sorts of testing, calibration… Continue reading National Test House (NTH)
