News- India’s Merchandise Trade Indices have been revised with a new base year FY 2022–23 to reflect structural changes in trade patterns. About Merchandise Trade Indices Merchandise Trade Indices measure changes in the unit values and quantities of India’s exports and imports over time. Published by: It is compiled and published by the Directorate General… Continue reading Merchandise Trade Indices
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Taftan volcano
News: The Taftan Volcano in southeastern Iran has risen by about 3.5 inches (9 cm) over a period of ten months. About Taftan volcano Location: Mount Taftan is a stratovolcano situated in southeast Iran, close to the border with Pakistan. Volcano Type: Composite stratovolcano How it is formed: It was formed by the subduction of… Continue reading Taftan volcano
Gentoo penguin
News: Gentoo penguin have become the first bird species confirmed with H5 avian influenza on an Australian territory, after testing positive on Heard Island. About Gentoo penguin The Gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua) belongs to the genus Pygoscelis. They are closely related to the Adélie penguin and Chinstrap penguin. Distribution-They are mainly found along the coasts of… Continue reading Gentoo penguin
Exercise Vajra Prahar
News: The Indian and US armies will hold the 16th edition of Vajra Prahar, at Himachal Pradesh. About Exercise Vajra Prahar Exercise Vajra Prahar is a joint bilateral Special Forces exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army. It is conducted annually on an alternate basis in India and U.S.A. Background: It was… Continue reading Exercise Vajra Prahar
Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP-II)
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Vibrant Villages Programme–II in Nathanpur village of Assam with an outlay of ₹6,839 crore. About Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP-II) It is a programme for comprehensive development of villages in blocks along international land borders, expanding the focus beyond northern border areas to other international border regions. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP-II)
Himalayan Salamander
News: Every monsoon in Darjeeling hills, breeding habitats of the Himalayan salamander are shrinking, prompting restoration efforts by the West Bengal Forest Department. About Himalayan Salamander The Himalayan salamander (Tylototriton himalayanus) is a rare, semi-aquatic amphibian found in the hilly regions of the Eastern Himalaya. It is one of only two salamander species in India,… Continue reading Himalayan Salamander
Tirukkural
News: Thiruvalluvar was invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thiruvalluvar Day, praising his works and urging people to read Thirukkural. About Thirukkural The Tirukkural (literally “Sacred Couplets”) is a classical Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets on ethics, politics, economics, and love. Authored by: It was authored by Thiruvalluvar. Timeline: It was composed during… Continue reading Tirukkural
Bio-AI Mulankur
News: DBT along with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), will establish “Bio-AI Mulankur” hubs in 2026. About Bio-AI Mulankur “Bio-AI Mulankur” hubs is to create integrated, closed-loop research platforms where AI-based predictions, laboratory validation and data analytics operate in a unified framework. Established by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research… Continue reading Bio-AI Mulankur
Bharat GI
News: Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., visited the Bharat GI Coffee Lounge at the Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. About Bharat GI Bharat GI as a unified national intellectual property brand to showcase India’s unique GI products to the global market. Launched By: Department for Promotion of Industry and… Continue reading Bharat GI
Panama Disease
News: Scientist from The University of Queensland identified a genomic region that provides resistance to Fusarium wilt Subtropical Race 4 (STR4). About Panama Disease Panama disease, also called banana wilt, is a destructive plant disease that affects banana crops. Caused by: Soil-dwelling fungus (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense), especially its virulent Tropical Race 4 (TR4) strains.… Continue reading Panama Disease
