News: In a major scientific breakthrough Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’. About Asha Variety of Pigeonpea ICAR has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea variety ‘Asha’. It is popularly known as ‘Arhar’ or… Continue reading Asha Variety of Pigeonpea
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Means-test and Creamy Layer
News: The Centre has opposed petitions before the Supreme Court seeking income-based prioritisation within reserved categories, arguing that the creamy layer principle does not apply to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). About Means-test and Creamy Layer About Means test: A means test in reservation is an income and wealth evaluation used to exclude… Continue reading Means-test and Creamy Layer
Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine
News: India developed its first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated African Swine Fever (ASF) vaccine to protect pigs against ASF. About Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine is India’s first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated vaccine developed to protect pigs against African Swine Fever Virus (ASFV) Genotype… Continue reading Indigenous African Swine Fever (ASF) Vaccine
Closing Auction Session (CAS)
News: SEBI has introduced the Closing Auction Session (CAS) for eligible F&O stocks, effective from 3 August 2026, replacing the existing closing price methodology. About Closing Auction Session (CAS) Closing Auction Session (CAS) is an auction-based session to determine the official closing price of eligible F&O stocks. Introduced by: It is introduced by Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Closing Auction Session (CAS)
COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal – 2026
News: Astrophysicist Annapurni Subramaniam has been awarded the COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal – 2026 for her contributions to space research. About COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal – 2026 COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal is an international medal that recognizes outstanding contributions to space research by scientists working for developing countries. Awarded by: It is awarded jointly by the… Continue reading COSPAR Vikram Sarabhai Medal – 2026
Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework
News: Government has notified Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023. About Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework The Government of India has operationalised the Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023. It is to establish a structured mechanism for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports of goods manufactured or… Continue reading Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework
Key Facts about Lesotho
News: India and Lesotho reviewed the full spectrum of their bilateral relationship during the sixth meeting of the India-Lesotho Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation (JBCC) held in New Delhi. Key Facts about Lesotho Location: It is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. Largest enclave: It is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it the largest of only three sovereign… Continue reading Key Facts about Lesotho
Licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to re-start issuing fresh licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)after a gap of two decades. About Licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to restart issuing fresh licences for setting up Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) after a gap of nearly… Continue reading Licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
Neutrinos
News: Researchers can track spent nuclear fuel and detect illicit plutonium extraction by measuring anti Neutrino (“ghost particle”) signatures from reactors and cooling pools. About Neutrinos Neutrinos are fascinating and elusive particles that form an essential part of the standard model of particle physics. They are sometimes called “ghost particles” because they pass invisibly through… Continue reading Neutrinos
Phoenix Species Project
News: The Phoenix Species Project was launched as a global initiative with a $200 million commitment to recover 100 highly threatened species. About Phoenix Species Project Phoenix Species Project is a global initiative to recover 100 species facing imminent extinction across different countries and habitats. Launched by: The project was launched Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild and the… Continue reading Phoenix Species Project
