News: A recent study found that Botrytis fungi, known for creating noble rot in fine wines, have a unique genetic setup. About Botrytis fungus It is a necrotrophic fungus that infects ripe grapes. The fungus pierces the grape skin, causing dehydration as water evaporates. This concentrates the sugars, acids, and flavors in the grape, which is… Continue reading Botrytis fungus
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Litchi Cultivation
News: India dispatches its first consignment of rose-scented litchis to Qatar. About Litchi Cultivation It is a tropical fruit popular for its sweet taste and juicy texture. Litchi requires a moist sub-tropical climate for optimal growth. The crop is highly sensitive to winter frost and cannot tolerate dry heat during summer. Temperature: The general temperature… Continue reading Litchi Cultivation
World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025
News: India to host the prestigious World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in 2029, a monumental achievement sparked by the visionary leadership of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). About World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) The WPFG are an Olympic-style competition with thousands of athletes representing First Responders from different countries across the world. This includes… Continue reading World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)
News: The ECI has initiated steps to de-list 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) that have not contested elections in the last six years. About Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) RUPPs are political parties registered with the Election Commission of India (ECI) under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 but have… Continue reading Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)
Axiom-4 mission: Myogenesis Experiment
News: Indian member of Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla takes up experiment on skeletal muscle degradation (myogenesis) at ISS. About Axiom-4 mission It is a private spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission aims to continue Axiom Space’s pioneering efforts to establish a sustainable human presence in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). To know all… Continue reading Axiom-4 mission: Myogenesis Experiment
Operation Deep Manifest
News: DRI seizes 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonne worth of goods around ₹9 crore of Pakistan-origin under ‘Operation Deep Manifest’. About Operation Deep Manifest It is an operation targeting the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, primarily via Dubai, UAE. Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Central Board… Continue reading Operation Deep Manifest
First Maritime NBFC – Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited
News: The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector. About India’s First Maritime NBFC – Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited It is a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise which has been formally registered as a Non-Banking Financial… Continue reading First Maritime NBFC – Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited
Official Language
News: Union Home Minister addressed the ‘Golden Jubilee Celebration’ of the Department of Official Language in New Delhi as the Chief Guest. About Official Language Constitutional Provisions Part XVII of the Constitution (Articles 343–351) governs language use in the Union, States, Parliament, judiciary, and inter-state communication. So, the official language policy of India is enshrined… Continue reading Official Language
Manasarovar Lake
News: The Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra has officially resumed after a five-year hiatus, with the first group of 36 Indian pilgrims reaching Manasarovar Lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. About Manasarovar Lake Location: Manasarovar Lake (also called Mapam Yum Tso in Tibetan) is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (Xizang) of China. It lies at… Continue reading Manasarovar Lake
International Potato Centre (CIP)
News: India to set up a regional wing of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP) with a focus on the potato and sweet potato. About International Potato Centre (CIP) It was founded in 1971 with a focus on the potato, sweet potato and Andean roots and tubers. It primarily works in South America, Africa and… Continue reading International Potato Centre (CIP)
