News: A significant portion of Delhi’s fine particulate matter, about one-third of the annual PM2.5 load, is made up of secondary pollutants, including ammonium sulphate. About Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi Ammonium sulfate is a secondary inorganic aerosol, meaning it is not emitted directly but forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions. Formation… Continue reading Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi
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Sree Narayana Guru
News: The Vice-President of India inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Sivagiri Mutt, describing it as a living philosophy of social awakening envisioned by Sree Narayana Guru. About Sree Narayana Guru Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) was one of the Hindu social and spiritual reformers of modern Kerala. He was born in Chempazhanthy, near present-day Thiruvananthapuram, into… Continue reading Sree Narayana Guru
National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)
News: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025). About National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) Released by: Department of Telecommunications, under the Ministry of Communications It is a key policy document for spectrum allocation and management in India. Effective Date: The new plan will come into force on… Continue reading National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)
Sea of Marmara
News: Seven Turkish police officers were injured in a clash with suspected Islamic State militants in Yalova province, located on the Sea of Marmara coast. About Sea of Marmara Location: The Sea of Marmara is a small inland sea entirely within Turkey. It is also known as the Marmara Sea or Propontis. Naming: The sea… Continue reading Sea of Marmara
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)
News: On December 27, 2025, operational guidelines for two shipbuilding schemes (SBFAS and SbDS) were notified to strengthen domestic capacity and improve global competitiveness. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS) The government has notified two complementary schemes to revive domestic shipbuilding through financial support, infrastructure creation, and stronger institutional coordination.… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) and Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS)
ITVISMA Gene Therapy
News: Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City became the first hospital to administer ITVISMA after UAE regulatory approval in November 2025. About ITVISMA Gene Therapy “Itvisma” is a brand name for the gene therapy drug onasemnogene abeparvovec-brve. It is a one-time gene therapy approved in late 2025 for the treatment of spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)… Continue reading ITVISMA Gene Therapy
‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp
News: To reshape Himachal Pradesh’s economy and achieve self-reliance by 2027, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has launched the ‘Green to Gold’ initiative to legalise and regulate industrial hemp cultivation and position the state as a leader in the bio-economy. About ‘Green to Gold’ initiative The ‘Green to Gold’ initiative has been launched by Himachal Pradesh Government… Continue reading ‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp
Chinese Pangolin
News: Researchers from the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) have demonstrated that local ecological knowledge of the Adi community can significantly improve scientific efforts to track the critically endangered Chinese pangolin. About Chinese Pangolin The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a small, nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive body covering of hard, overlapping scales. It is… Continue reading Chinese Pangolin
Indian Skimmer
News: For conservation of endangered bird species in the Ganga basin, a new project has been approved to protect breeding habitats of sandbar-nesting birds, including the Indian Skimmer. About Indian Skimmer The Indian Skimmer, also known as the Indian Scissors-bill, is a distinctive waterbird native to southern Asia. Scientific name: Rynchops albicollis Genus: Rynchops in… Continue reading Indian Skimmer
Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project
News: As part of the Centre’s push to fast-track Indus basin infrastructure, the Union Environment Ministry’s expert panel has recommended environmental clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydel project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. About Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project About Chenab River Origin: The Chenab River originates… Continue reading Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project
