Source: The post “Parali solution may lie closer to the farm” has been created based on “Parali solution may lie closer to the farm” published in “Indian Express” on 2 September 2026. Parali solution may lie closer to the farm. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Science and technology Context: The global technology race is increasingly shifting from developing… Continue reading Parali solution may lie closer to the farm
Exercise ‘Super Garuda Shield’
News: The United States and Indonesia launched Super Garuda Shield 2026, the first exercise since announcing a new defence partnership this year. About Exercise ‘Super Garuda Shield’ Super Garuda Shield is an annual multilateral joint military exercise between Indonesia, the United States and partner countries. Origin: It began in 2006 as the bilateral Garuda Shield between… Continue reading Exercise ‘Super Garuda Shield’
13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026
News: Four strengthlifters from Sikkim have been selected to represent India at the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026. About 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 The 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 is to be held in Kyrgyzstan from 8th to 12th… Continue reading 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
News: India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pacific Island countries, addressing the Dialogue Partner Session of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau. About Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Aspects Description About The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an intergovernmental organization which was established in 1971. Member countries: It comprises… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
Cold Allodynia
News: Researchers from IISc Bengaluru and TCG-CREST identified a brain circuit linked to chemotherapy-induced cold allodynia in mice. About Cold Allodynia Cold allodynia is a nerve-related condition in which even normal or mild cold temperatures can cause pain or distress. Symptoms: It may cause sharp, burning or shooting pain, tingling, and pins-and-needles sensations. It can also… Continue reading Cold Allodynia
Wakefield Accelerator
News: Wakefield accelerators can achieve very high accelerating fields while potentially reducing large accelerators to metre-scale or tabletop sizes. About Wakefield Accelerator Wakefield accelerator is a plasma-based accelerator that uses plasma waves to accelerate charged particles over a short distance. In contrast, conventional accelerators, such as the 27-km Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Europe, use powerful… Continue reading Wakefield Accelerator
Polychaete Worms
News: In recent years, the booming shrimp aquaculture industry has driven large-scale harvesting of wild polychaete worms. About Polychaete Worms Polychaete worms are segmented worms, or annelids. They are among the most diverse groups of marine invertebrates on Earth. The name Polychaeta means “having much hair”. Bristles are present on their fleshy, leg-like body parts… Continue reading Polychaete Worms
Sardar Patel National Unity Award
News: Seven years after being instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the inaugural Sardar Patel National Unity Award is set to be announced on October 31 this year. About Sardar Patel National Unity Award Sardar Patel National Unity Award is an award to recognize citizens, institutions and organisations that have made exceptional contributions… Continue reading Sardar Patel National Unity Award
Achilles Shield
News: Israel and Greece signed a nearly €3.1 billion defence deal to build a multilayered air-defence network called Achilles Shield. About Achilles Shield Achilles Shield is a unified, multilayered air-defence and ballistic-missile defence network. Developed by: It is being developed by Israel and is being established for Greece. Objective: The main objective is to create a… Continue reading Achilles Shield
Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
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
