News: American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for her work related to Mycorrhizal Networks. About Mycorrhizal Networks The word mycorrhiza comes from Greek and means “fungus–root,” describing the close association between fungi and plant roots. Mycorrhizal networks are underground systems formed by symbiotic fungi that connect the… Continue reading Mycorrhizal Networks
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Henley Passport Index 2026
News- Recently, the Henley Passport Index 2026 was released by London-based Henley & Partners, highlighting changes in global passport rankings and travel mobility. About Henley Passport Index 2026 The Henley Passport Index 2026 compares passports based on the travel access they provide to holders across the world. Index based on: The index is based on… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2026
Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA)
News- In Kanchana Rai v. Geeta Sharma & Ors., the Supreme Court clarified maintenance rights of widowed daughters-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956. About Rights of widowed daughters-in-law under the Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA) The Act recognises a widowed daughter-in-law as a dependant who can claim maintenance from her… Continue reading Hindu Adoptions and Maintenance Act, 1956 (HAMA)
Cattle Breed – Karan Fries and Vrindavani
News- India has registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds, Karan Fries and Vrindavani, increasing the total number of registered livestock breeds. About Cattle Breed – Karan Fries Karan Fries is a synthetic cattle breed developed to achieve higher milk production under Indian conditions. Developed by: It was developed by the National Dairy Research Institute in… Continue reading Cattle Breed – Karan Fries and Vrindavani
Sashastra Seema Bal
News- The Prime Minister extended greetings to Sashastra Seema Bal personnel on their Raising Day, praising their dedication and vigilance in difficult terrains. About Sashastra Seema Bal The Sashastra Seema Bal is a Central Armed Police Force responsible for guarding India’s international borders with Nepal and Bhutan. Established: The force was established on 15 March… Continue reading Sashastra Seema Bal
Kavachi Volcano
News- Kavachi Volcano drew attention after researchers observed sharks and a stingray swimming inside its crater during a scientific expedition. About Kavachi Volcano Kavachi is a submarine volcano in the southwest Pacific Ocean, located in the Solomon Islands south of Gatokae and Vangunu Islands. It lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Naming: Kavachi is… Continue reading Kavachi Volcano
Supernova
News- Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope identified the earliest known supernova, observed just 730 million years after the universe’s birth. About Supernova A supernova is a massive and extremely bright explosion of a star, marking its violent end after it runs out of fuel or gains excessive mass. Types of Supernova Type 1:… Continue reading Supernova
Western Tragopan
News- Recent studies and conservation efforts highlight ongoing threats to the western tragopan despite decades of captive breeding success. About Western Tragopan The Western Tragopan (Tragopan melanocephalus), locally known as Jujurana or “king of birds,” is a rare and vulnerable pheasant species endemic to the Western Himalayas. It is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh.… Continue reading Western Tragopan
Deodhar Tree
News- A study of Deodhar Tree in Batseri revealed a long record of spring moisture changes and linked these shifts to geohazard events in the Himalayan region. About Deodhar Tree The Deodhar or deodar tree (Cedrus deodara) is a large, evergreen coniferous tree native to the Western Himalayas. Naming: The name “deodar” comes from the… Continue reading Deodhar Tree
RAMBHA-LP
News- RAMBHA-LP from Chandrayaan-3 has reported new findings showing a far denser and more energetic plasma environment near the Moon’s south-polar region. About RAMBHA-LP RAMBHA-LP stands for Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere – Langmuir Probe. It was a scientific payload onboard the Vikram lander of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO)… Continue reading RAMBHA-LP
