News: Recently, SUJVIKA Portal was launched during the 40th foundation day of the Department of Biotechnology. About SUJVIKA Portal It is a AI-driven biotech trade intelligence portal. Developed by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in collaboration with Industry partners ABLE. It is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that presents authenticated biotechnology product import data in a structured… Continue reading SUJVIKA Portal
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Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba
News: Two large lakes (Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba) in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands which could pose a threat to climate stability. About Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba About Lake Mai Ndombe Lake Mai Ndombe is… Continue reading Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba
Hoysala Dynasty
News: Several Hoysala-era temples and basadis (Jain shrines) in Hassan, Mandya, and Mysuru districts have drawn attention to Karnataka’s rich yet often overlooked medieval architectural heritage. About Hoysala Dynasty The Hoysala Dynasty was a prominent South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 10th to the 14th centuries mainly in present-day Karnataka. Political history Origins: The… Continue reading Hoysala Dynasty
New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
News: The number of countries endorsing the New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact has increased to 91 signatories. About New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact The New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact is a non-binding, multi-nation consensus document for governing the development and deployment of Artificial Intelligence. Signed by: The declaration has been signed by… Continue reading New Delhi Declaration on AI Impact
C. Rajagopalachari
News- President Droupadi Murmu unveiled C. Rajagopalachari’s statue at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing Edwin Lutyens. About C. Rajagopalachari Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, popularly known as Rajaji or CR, was a freedom fighter, social reformer, and statesman. Early Life: He was born in December 1878 in Thorapalli in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Education : He studied in his… Continue reading C. Rajagopalachari
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme
News: The Union Health Ministry is set to launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. About Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme It is a nationwide free HPV vaccination programme for adolescent girls in 2026. Aim: The initiative aims to prevent cervical cancer. Target age group: The programme will target girls aged 14 years across… Continue reading Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination Programme
Rapti River
News: The NGT has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to amend official records and restore the Suav’s classification from a “drain” to a “river” in revenue records and the gazetteer, warning that non-compliance may lead to legal punishment. About Rapti River Origin: It rises south of a prominent E-W ridgeline midway between the western Dhaulagiri Himalaya… Continue reading Rapti River
Principle of Just Deserts
News: The Supreme Court of India stressed the principle of just deserts and held that compensation and reducing the sentence of convicts cannot replace punishment. About Principle of Just Deserts The Principle of Just Deserts is rooted in the retributive theory of punishment, which emphasises that people, as responsible agents, deserve to be punished when… Continue reading Principle of Just Deserts
Takeshima / Dokdo Islands
News: South Korea recently protested a Japanese government-backed “Takeshima Day” event, calling it an unjust assertion of sovereignty. About Takeshima / Dokdo Islands It is located in the south-western part of the Sea of Japan. It is known as Takeshima in Japan and Dokdo in South Korea. It is 215 kms from mainland Korea and… Continue reading Takeshima / Dokdo Islands
Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
News- India and Brazil exchanged the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) access Agreement during President Lula’s State Visit to India in February 2026. About Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) It is a globally unique database of Indian traditional knowledge. Established by: It was established in 2001 by the Government of India. Ministry involved: The Ministry… Continue reading Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)
