News: India is reviving sandalwood cultivation, but its success will depend on scientific tree management and changes in regulatory policies. About Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India Sandalwood is a hemi-root parasitic plant, which means that it depends on other host plants for nutrients and water throughout its life cycle. Biological name: Its… Continue reading Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
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Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
News: A rare sharp-tailed sandpiper was spotted in Chandu village near Najafgarh, nearly seven years after the previous Delhi-NCR record. About Sharp-tailed Sandpiper The sharp-tailed sandpiper is a small wader bird that is an exceptionally uncommon visitor to India. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Calidris acuminata. It belongs to the Scolopacidae family. Habitat: It… Continue reading Sharp-tailed Sandpiper
AstroRad Vest
News: A recent study found that the AstroRad vest can significantly reduce astronauts’ radiation exposure during major solar storms. About AstroRad Vest AstroRad Vest is a wearable radiation-protection vest developed for astronauts travelling beyond Earth’s protective magnetic field. Developed by: It was developed by StemRad, an Israeli company, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, a US-based aerospace… Continue reading AstroRad Vest
Distinguished Jurist
News: Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan called the unused provision for appointing a “distinguished jurist” to the Supreme Court an “unused mandate” needing attention. About Distinguished Jurist A “distinguished jurist” is not specifically defined in the Constitution. It is generally understood as a person engaged in serious work in legal practice, teaching, or research,… Continue reading Distinguished Jurist
Larak Island
News: The US struck Larak Island on August 30 after observing Iranian forces preparing to launch rockets with sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz. About Larak Island Larak Island is a small island near the Strait of Hormuz with major strategic importance due to its location. Location: It is approximately 45 km southeast of… Continue reading Larak Island
National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
News: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) formed a five-member Bench to decide on Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan in a personal insolvency case involving claims of more than ₹22,000 crore after a Division Bench failed to reach a majority verdict. About National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) It is a quasi-judicial body established to handle civil corporate… Continue reading National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
Ramon Magsaysay Award
News: Singaporean diplomat and legal scholar Tommy Koh, Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan and Myanmar human rights activist Bo Kyi have been named the winners of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award. About Ramon Magsaysay Award It is award to honour individuals and organisations for selfless service and contributions. Establish year: It was established in 1957 to… Continue reading Ramon Magsaysay Award
Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT
News: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Products developed in the areas of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). About Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT Products Features Launched by They have been launched by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.… Continue reading Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT
Mandakini river
News: The pilgrimage town of Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh has been inundated after torrential rainfall over the past 14 hours caused the Mandakini River to overflow. About Mandakini River Mandakini River flows through two states, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Paisuani River. Origin: It originates from Khillora hills in Majhgawan… Continue reading Mandakini river
Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS)
News: The Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) has entered a new phase with digital initiatives to strengthen transparency and fertilizer supply-chain monitoring. About Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS) is a digital platform that tracks fertilizer production, imports, movement, stocks, sales and subsidy. Developed by: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) developed and… Continue reading Integrated Fertilizer Management System (iFMS)
