News: Scientists have discovered a bacterial cellulose bandage that can significantly speed up healing in plants, marking a potential revolution in agriculture and plant care. About Bacteria-Made Band-Aid Bacterial cellulose, a natural polymer produced by certain bacteria, has long been used in human medicine for wound healing. Now, researchers have found that it works just… Continue reading Bacteria made Band Aid for plants
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Rarest of Rare Doctrine
News: Recently, two separate murder cases resulted in contrasting verdicts, shedding light on how Indian courts interpret and apply the ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine while awarding the death penalty. About Rarest of Rare Doctrine 1. The Doctrine of Rarest of Rare is a principle adopted in India to guide courts in deciding between the death… Continue reading Rarest of Rare Doctrine
NAKSHA Pilot Project
News: Recently, the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) was launched. About National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Pilot Project It is a pilot project fully funded by the Government of India. Implemented by: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. It aims to create and update land records… Continue reading NAKSHA Pilot Project
White-Winged Ducks
News: A rare pair of white-winged ducks was recently spotted in Assam’s Dehing Patkai National Park. About Rare White-Winged Ducks The white-winged duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is also known as Deo Hanh. It is a rare and endangered species primarily found in the dense forests of South and Southeast Asia. This elusive bird is the state… Continue reading White-Winged Ducks
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
News: A recent faunal survey conducted by the Forest Department in Kerala’s Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has added 15 new species to its biodiversity records. About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. It spread across approximately 643.66 sq km. It is one of the… Continue reading Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Earthquake Swarm
News: Earthquake swarms are in the news due to a recent spate of seismic activity on the Greek island of Santorini and surrounding areas. About Earthquake Swarm An earthquake swarm is a sequence of many small to moderate earthquakes occurring in a localized area over a short period of time, without a single, large “mainshock”… Continue reading Earthquake Swarm
Project Waterworth
News: Meta has announced Project Waterworth which is its most ambitious subsea cable project. About Project Waterworth Aim: The project aims to enhance global internet connectivity using AI and machine learning. Focus: It will focus on better cable deployment and maintenance for a more reliable internet. It will be the world’s longest and highest-capacity subsea… Continue reading Project Waterworth
Exercise Komodo
News: Recently, Indian Navy participated in the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2025 and the Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo in Indonesia. About Exercise Komodo Exercise Komodo is a multilateral naval exercise hosted by Indonesia. It focuses on enhancing maritime security cooperation among participating navies. Objectives Strengthen maritime interoperability among regional and global navies. Enhance coordination in humanitarian… Continue reading Exercise Komodo
Loggerhead Turtles
News: Recently, it has been found that Loggerhead turtles can learn and remember the magnetic signature of a location. They perform a ‘turtle dance’ when in an area associated with food, indicating recognition of the magnetic signature. This behaviour provides evidence that turtles use the Earth’s geomagnetic field for navigation. About Loggerhead Turtle The loggerhead… Continue reading Loggerhead Turtles
TrailGuard AI
News: TrailGuard AI has recently made headlines due to its remarkable success in reducing poaching at Odisha’s Similipal Tiger Reserve. About TrailGuard AI TrailGuard AI is an advanced, AI-powered surveillance system designed for conservation and anti-poaching efforts. It uses artificial intelligence and real-time image transmission to detect human and animal movement in protected forest areas,… Continue reading TrailGuard AI
