News: Communities in Darjeeling predict the arrival of rains with a bird call of Bay Woodpecker found in dense forest of Singalila National Park. About Singalila National Park Location: Singalila National Park is located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above mean sea level, in the Darjeeling district of… Continue reading Singalila National Park
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Zwan-Wolf Effect and MAVEN Mission
News: NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft recorded the Zwan-Wolf effect inside Mars’ atmosphere for the first time during a solar storm. About Zwan-Wolf Effect Zwan-Wolf effect is a fundamental plasma physics phenomenon where magnetic pressure gradients compress plasma, squeezing and channeling charged particles along magnetic flux tubes. It was first described in 1976. Working mechanism: Solar Wind… Continue reading Zwan-Wolf Effect and MAVEN Mission
Committee on Empowerment of Women
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla constituted the Committee on Empowerment of Women and appointed Dr Daggubati Purandeswari as Chairperson. About Committee on Empowerment of Women The Committee on Empowerment of Women is a Joint Parliamentary Committee formed to promote women’s empowerment across party lines. Establishment: It was constituted for the first time in 1997… Continue reading Committee on Empowerment of Women
AgriStack
News- In the Budget Speech on February 1, India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced Bharat-VISTAAR to integrate AgriStack portals with AI systems. About AgriStack AgriStack is a Digital Public Infrastructure for the farm sector under the Digital Agriculture Mission. Initiative by: AgriStack is an initiative under the Digital Agriculture Mission and was approved by the… Continue reading AgriStack
Network Readiness Index Report 2025
News: India has improved its ranking in the Network Readiness Index (NRI) 2025, moving up four places to secure the 45th position globally. About Network Readiness Index (NRI) It assesses how prepared countries are to leverage information and communication technologies (ICTs) for development and competitiveness. It evaluates 127 economies. The index is prepared by the… Continue reading Network Readiness Index Report 2025
Breach of Privilege Notice
News: A DMK MP, Tiruchi Siva, has moved a privilege notice against Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. He alleged that the Minister held a press conference on the Indo-US trade deal before briefing Parliament while it was in session. About Breach of Privilege Notice A Breach of Privilege is the violation of respective rights and immunities… Continue reading Breach of Privilege Notice
Lyriothemis Keralensis
News: Recently researchers have confirmed the discovery of a new dragonfly species from Kerala’s low-lying coastal plains, named Lyriothemis keralensis commonly called the Slender Bombardier. About Lyriothemis keralensis It is a newly identified species of dragonfly discovered in Kerala. The species was first spotted in 2013 at Varappetty near Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, Kerala. Habitat… Continue reading Lyriothemis Keralensis
Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026
News: Chess has been added to the Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026, a global nation-based esports tournament to be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. About Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026 It is an international, country-based esports competition in which players compete by representing their respective nations rather than private clubs or franchises. Organiser- Esports World… Continue reading Esports Nations Cup (ENC) 2026
Mycorrhizal Networks
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
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
