News: Over five years, UNAM scientists used 22 seismographs and AI to analyse seismic data and produce the first 3D image of Popocatépetl’s interior, extending 18 km below the crater. About Popocatépetl Volcano Location: Popocatépetl volcano is located on the border of the states of México and Puebla, central Mexico. Type: It is a steep-sided active… Continue reading Popocatépetl Volcano
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e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa)
News: India has introduced the e-Production Investment Business Visa to facilitate Chinese business travel as part of recent people-centric steps. About e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa) The e-B-4 Visa is an online business visa for foreign professionals undertaking production-related activities in India. Launched by: It was launched by the Department for Promotion of Industry… Continue reading e-Production Investment Business Visa (e-B-4 Visa)
Biomaterials
News: As India moves toward cleaner manufacturing methods for products like plastics and textiles, biomaterials are emerging as the next frontier in materials engineering. About Biomaterials Biomaterials are materials derived wholly or partly from biological sources or engineered using biological processes. They are designed to replace or interact with conventional materials. Types of Biomaterials: Drop-in… Continue reading Biomaterials
Kushanas
News: Recent excavations at Bhir Mound, Takshashila uncovered lapis lazuli fragments (6th century BC) and Kushan bronze coins (2nd century AD), highlighting long-distance trade and later Kushana political-economic activity in ancient Gandhara. About Kushanas The Kushanas were nomadic people, also known as Tocharians, who migrated from the steppes of north-central Asia. They succeeded the Parthians… Continue reading Kushanas
Ozempic
News: A trend has been seen promoting a drink made by blending oats with water or juice, commonly referred to as “oatzempic.” About Oatzempic Oatzempic is oat-based drink that people consume in the morning, often on an empty stomach for weight loss, appetite control or other health outcomes. The name references Ozempic, a prescription drug… Continue reading Ozempic
Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)
News: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is proposing a mandatory identification system for electric vehicle batteries through a unique 21-character “Battery Pack Aadhaar Number” (BPAN). About Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) is a 21-character unique number to be provided to each battery introduced in the market or… Continue reading Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)
Remote Sensing
News: Remote sensing has transformed how scientists study the Earth, enabling them to map forests, water bodies, crops, and mineral deposits without ever setting foot on the ground. About Remote Sensing Meaning: Remote sensing is a technology that allows scientists and engineers to study the earth’s surface and subsurface without physical contact. Working Principle: It… Continue reading Remote Sensing
Mishmi takin
News: The Mishmi takin is an elusive mountain ungulate found in the mist-covered Mishmi Hills of Arunachal Pradesh. It holds cultural, ecological, and symbolic importance for local communities. About Mishmi Takin The Mishmi takin is a goat-antelope native to Asia. It is a subspecies of takin. Habitat: The Mishmi takin thrives in diverse ecosystems, including pine… Continue reading Mishmi takin
Somnath Temple
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Somnath temple’s survival over the past thousand years reflects the country’s indomitable civilisational spirit. About Somnath Temple Location: The Somnath temple is located along the coastline in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Meaning: Somnath means “Lord of the Soma” or “moon”. The site is… Continue reading Somnath Temple
India becomes world’s largest rice producer
News– India has become the world’s largest producer of rice, surpassing China, with production of about 150.18 million tonnes, compared to China’s 145.28 million tonnes. Status of Rice Production and Export Major Rice-producing countries– India, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka and Egypt, with India now occupying the top position. State-wise Production in India (2024–25) Uttar… Continue reading India becomes world’s largest rice producer
