News: West Asia conflict and fuel disruptions caused LPG shortages and price rise, leading to surge in electric cooktop adoption in India. About Induction vs Infrared Cooktops Induction heats vessels directly use electromagnetic fields, while infrared cooktops use radiant heat from a heated coil beneath glass. Working Principle: Induction Cooktop: It generates a rapidly changing… Continue reading Induction vs Infrared Cooktops
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Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
News: Odisha signed an MoU with NCCR to launch Marine Spatial Plan for integrated coastal planning under Indo-Norway ocean initiative. About Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) Odisha has officially launched its Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), making it the first Indian state to do so. Pilot Frameworks: While pilot frameworks were previously implemented in the Union Territories… Continue reading Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
Potato Cultivation in India
News: Farmers’ organisations claim that the Centre’s potato procurement price is only about half of the actual input cost. About Potato Cultivation in India It is a root vegetable plant native to America and domesticated in Peru about 6000 years ago. In India, it was introduced by the Portuguese in the 16th century, and since… Continue reading Potato Cultivation in India
Designer Rice
News: Scientists at CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, Kerala, have developed designer rice. About Designer Rice Designer rice is a type of “functional food,” intentionally modified to meet specific health and nutritional needs. Developed by: This rice has been developed by CSIR – National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology in… Continue reading Designer Rice
Sports Genomics Programme
News: Gujarat has introduced an ambitious ‘Sports Genomics Programme’ to strengthen India’s preparation for the Commonwealth Games 2030. About Sports Genomics Programme The Sports Genomics Programme has been launched to integrate genetic, physiological, and performance data with a long-term objective of enhancing India’s preparedness for the Commonwealth Games 2030. Launched by: It is being undertaken… Continue reading Sports Genomics Programme
Borrowers’ Platform
News: Developing countries launched the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform at IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 to address rising debt pressures collectively. About Borrowers’ Platform It is a dedicated forum for developing countries to coordinate and address sovereign debt challenges. Launched: It was launched during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 by developing countries. Origin: The platform… Continue reading Borrowers’ Platform
Umiam Lake
News: A conservation group opposed a ₹330-crore Taj Umiam Luxury Resort project proposed on an island in Umiam Lake. About Umiam Lake Umiam Lake is a large manmade reservoir created for hydroelectric power generation in Meghalaya. Location: It is located north of Shillong in Meghalaya. It is also called the Barapani Lake. It is one of… Continue reading Umiam Lake
The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
News: The first-ever national assessment, “The State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights neglect, data gaps, and rising threats to bat species in India. About State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report It is the first national-level assessment of bat species status in India. Prepared by: The report is prepared by Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation… Continue reading The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW)
News: The Indian government is fast-tracking the introduction of a national floor-level minimum wage (NFLMW) to address differences in worker pay across states. About National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) The National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW) is the minimum pay below which no state government can set the minimum wage for workers. Wage includes… Continue reading National Floor Level Minimum Wage (NFLMW)
Geckos
News: Researchers have discovered a new bent-toed gecko species, Cyrtodactylus jayadityai, in the lowland forests of North Tripura. About Geckos Geckos are reptiles belonging to the suborder Gekkota, which includes over 1,000 species of lizards. Family: They are spread across six families: Carphodactylidae, Diplodactylidae, Eublepharidae, Gekkonidae, Phyllodactylidae, and Sphaerodactylidae. Scientific Name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Geckos
