News: The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is proposing a mandatory identification system for electric vehicle batteries through a unique 21-character “Battery Pack Aadhaar Number” (BPAN). About Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN) is a 21-character unique number to be provided to each battery introduced in the market or… Continue reading Battery Pack Aadhaar Number (BPAN)
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Remote Sensing
News: Remote sensing has transformed how scientists study the Earth, enabling them to map forests, water bodies, crops, and mineral deposits without ever setting foot on the ground. About Remote Sensing Meaning: Remote sensing is a technology that allows scientists and engineers to study the earth’s surface and subsurface without physical contact. Working Principle: It… Continue reading Remote Sensing
Mishmi takin
News: The Mishmi takin is an elusive mountain ungulate found in the mist-covered Mishmi Hills of Arunachal Pradesh. It holds cultural, ecological, and symbolic importance for local communities. About Mishmi Takin The Mishmi takin is a goat-antelope native to Asia. It is a subspecies of takin. Habitat: The Mishmi takin thrives in diverse ecosystems, including pine… Continue reading Mishmi takin
Somnath Temple
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Somnath temple’s survival over the past thousand years reflects the country’s indomitable civilisational spirit. About Somnath Temple Location: The Somnath temple is located along the coastline in Prabhas Patan, Veraval, Saurashtra region of Gujarat. Meaning: Somnath means “Lord of the Soma” or “moon”. The site is… Continue reading Somnath Temple
India becomes world’s largest rice producer
News– India has become the world’s largest producer of rice, surpassing China, with production of about 150.18 million tonnes, compared to China’s 145.28 million tonnes. Status of Rice Production and Export Major Rice-producing countries– India, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Japan, Sri Lanka and Egypt, with India now occupying the top position. State-wise Production in India (2024–25) Uttar… Continue reading India becomes world’s largest rice producer
OPEC+ (PLUS)
News: OPEC+ agreed in principle to maintain steady oil output despite falling prices, internal tensions, and widening geopolitical uncertainty among key members. About OPEC+ OPEC+ is a grouping of 22 oil-exporting countries that meets regularly to decide crude oil production levels to stabilise the global oil market. Genesis of OPEC+: OPEC+ was formed in 2016… Continue reading OPEC+ (PLUS)
Gandhar Oilfield
News: Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) plans to store captured carbon dioxide in depleted wells at Gujarat’s Gandhar oilfield, marking the company’s first full-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) pilot. About Gandhar Oilfield Location: The Gandhar oilfield is a major oil and gas field located in the Jambusar-Broach block of the Cambay Basin in… Continue reading Gandhar Oilfield
Nanorobots
News: Dr. Ambarish Ghosh of IISc Bengaluru received the 2025 Tata Transformation Prize for developing magnetic nanorobots for cancer treatment. About Nanorobots Nanobots are microscopic robots (often around 1–100 nm) that can be programmed to carry out specific tasks. When nanorobots are designed specifically for healthcare/medical tasks, they are referred to as medical nanobots or… Continue reading Nanorobots
Microlensing
News: A recent study used microlensing to measure the mass of a rogue planet, meaning a planet that does not orbit a star. About Microlensing Microlensing is a method astronomers use to find planets far away from Earth. Working mechanism It is based on Einstein’s theory of gravity, which says that massive objects like stars… Continue reading Microlensing
Wolf Supermoon
News: The first supermoon of 2026, commonly called the Wolf Moon, illuminated the night skies over India, the United States, and many other parts of the world on January 3. About Wolf Supermoon A wolf supermoon is a full moon in January that occurs when the Moon is near perigee, its closest point to Earth.… Continue reading Wolf Supermoon

