News: The Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) has set up a new regional office at Varanasi. About Inland Waterway Authority of India It is a statutory body established by the central government under the provisions of the Inland Waterway Authority of India Act, 1985. The authority undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland… Continue reading Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)
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Chinar Tree
News: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI) has launched ‘Digital Tree Aadhaar Initiative’ for the conservation of the Chinar tree. About Chinar Tree It is also known as the majestic chinar and oriental plane tree. Chinar is a maple-like tree with a huge canopy. It is found in the cool climate regions with… Continue reading Chinar Tree
Stargardt disease
News– Researchers from Switzerland have announced the development of a gene-editing technique that may potentially aid in the treatment of Stargardt disease. About Stargardt Disease It is a rare inherited genetic disorder that leads to progressive vision loss, especially in children and young adults. Cause: The disease is caused by mutations in the ABCA4 gene,… Continue reading Stargardt disease
Corpse flower
News: A “corpse flower” at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney attracted over 20,000 visitors for its highly anticipated bloom. These flowers are rare bloomers, and this one opened for the first time since 2010. About Corpse flower The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is a rare and distinctive plant known for its large size and… Continue reading Corpse flower
Paraquat poisoning
News: A Thiruvananthapuram court recently sentenced a 24-year-old woman to death for poisoning her boyfriend in 2022 with the herbicide paraquat. About Paraquat Paraquat, also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen, is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used to control weeds and dry out crops… Continue reading Paraquat poisoning
Bureau of Energy Efficiency
News: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly establish a Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET) in Hyderabad. About Bureau of Energy Efficiency It is a statutory body established by the central government in 2002 under the provisions… Continue reading Bureau of Energy Efficiency
Global Investment Trends Monitor Report
News: Recently, the Global Investment Trends Monitor Report has been released by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report stresses the continuous decline in international project finance. International Project Finance related findings of Global Investment Trends Monitor Report Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has dipped by 8% in 2024, threatening international project… Continue reading Global Investment Trends Monitor Report
Fiscal Health Index 2025
News: Niti Aayog recently launched the “Fiscal Health Index 2025” in New Delhi. The report ranked 18 major states for the year 2022-23. About Fiscal Health Index (FHI) Annual Publication: The Fiscal Health Index report will be released every year. Focus on Fiscal Health: It will assess the fiscal health of Indian states. Data-Driven Insights:… Continue reading Fiscal Health Index 2025
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority
News: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament has asked the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority to submit a detailed response on how User Development Fee charges are calculated. About Airport Economic Regulatory Authority It is a statutory body established under the provisions of the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. The primary… Continue reading Airport Economic Regulatory Authority
Iron Age in India
News: Recent dating of burial urn samples from Sivagalai in Tamil Nadu’s Tuticorin district suggests that the Iron Age may have begun there around 3,345 BCE, at least 1,000 years earlier than previously believed. About Iron Age Iron Age Overview: A transformative period in history when iron replaced stone and bronze as the primary material… Continue reading Iron Age in India
