News- The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA has proposed conducting a joint exercise with the Indian Navy. Operation ATALANTA. About Operation ATALANTA It is a maritime security mission launched by the European Union in 2008. It operates under the EU’s Common Security and Defence Policy (CSDP). Objective- To support efforts aimed at maintaining… Continue reading Operation ATALANTA
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Scarborough Shoal
News- China has accused the Philippines of an intrusion into the disputed waters of Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea (SCS). About Scarborough Shoal It is the largest atoll in the South China Sea, situated about 220 km west of the Philippines. While it lies within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Philippines,… Continue reading Scarborough Shoal
Exercise Desert Flag
News: A contingent of the Indian Air Force reached Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10. About Exercise Desert Flag-10 Exercise Desert Flag is an annual multinational exercise being hosted by the UAE Air Force. Participating contingents: The Air Forces from of Australia, Bahrain, France, Germany, Qatar… Continue reading Exercise Desert Flag
Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi hailed the inclusion of the Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register as a global recognition of our timeless wisdom and rich culture. Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register. About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program It is a… Continue reading Gita and Natyashastra in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register
WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
News: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has announced the top seven finalists for the Anti-Piracy Challenge under the “Create in India” initiative of the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025. WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge. About WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge It is a pioneering initiative under the Create in India Challenge Season 1… Continue reading WAVES 2025: Anti-Piracy Challenge
India’s First Seed Germination Database
News: India is developing its first-ever seed germination database to help farmers, scientists, and foresters select the right species for climate-resilient agriculture, forestry, and ecological restoration. India’s First Seed Germination Database. About India’s First Seed Germination Database It is a free-access database, offering more than 1,000 germination techniques for 465 native plant species. Launched by:… Continue reading India’s First Seed Germination Database
Clinidium lalitae
News: New beetle species discovered in Northeast by ZSI scientists. About Clinidium lalitae It is a new species of beetle belonging to the subfamily Rhysodinae. It has been discovered in the Talle Valley Wildlife Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh. The species has been named to honor Lalita Ray Chaudhury, who dedicated her career to the study… Continue reading Clinidium lalitae
Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)
News- A recent study published in The Quarterly Journal of Economics validated that Surat’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) led to a 20–30% reduction in pollution and brought down compliance costs by 11%. Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS). About Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) Launched in 2019 in Gujarat, the Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is… Continue reading Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS)
Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology
News- The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) and the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have initiated a pilot project to explore the implementation of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology across the State. About Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) refers to a system where electric vehicles (EVs) are capable of sending electricity back to the power… Continue reading Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology
International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
News- The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) signed an agreement with the central government recently, officially making India the headquarters and secretariat of the alliance. International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA). About International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) It is a coalition of 96 big cat range countries and non-range countries dedicated to conserving seven big cats… Continue reading International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA)
