Knolls Archive of Day 5th of May 2025
Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
News: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister has announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties, marking a new beginning in the field of scientific research and innovation. Genome-Edited Rice Varieties. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad They… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
News: The Election Commission of (ECI) India will soon launch a single-point App ECINET for stakeholders. ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform. About ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform It is a new one-stop platform that will integrate and reorient over 40 of EC’s existing mobile and web applications. Aim: It aims to alleviate the burden of… Continue reading ECINET- ECI Single Digit Platform
Satavahana Dynasty
News: The Satavahana-era inscriptions found in Peddapalli District of Telangana. About Satavahana Dynasty The Satavahana dynasty was a prominent ancient Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of the Deccan region from the 1st century BCE to early 3rd century AD. Founder: Simuka is regarded as the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. Capital: Pratishthana (Paithan) Expanse:… Continue reading Satavahana Dynasty
Orange Economy
News: At the WAVES Summit in Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spotlighted India’s booming orange economy and urged India’s youth to ride this creative wave. Orange Economy. About Orange Economy It is also known as the creative economy. It is a production model where goods and services have intellectual value because they are the product… Continue reading Orange Economy
Bioswales
News– The recent downpour in Gurgaon highlighted the importance of bioswales, as areas along the Aravalli Creek showed positive results. About Bioswales Description: Bioswales are shallow, vegetated channels designed to collect, filter, and manage stormwater runoff. Primary role: They play a crucial role in preventing erosion, removing pollutants, and promoting groundwater recharge. Structural composition: These… Continue reading Bioswales
Key facts about Angola
News- President Droupadi Murmu recently welcomed Angolan President João Lourenço to Rashtrapati Bhavan during his inaugural State visit to India. Key Facts about Angola Location: Angola is a country situated on the west coast of Southern Africa. Capital: Luanda Borders: It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to… Continue reading Key facts about Angola
