News: India ranked as the world’s second-largest aquatic animal producer in the FAO’s State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 report. About State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 Report It is a biennial report that provides evidence-based information on fisheries and aquaculture trends, challenges, opportunities and solutions. Released by: The report is released by… Continue reading State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture 2026 Report
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White-bellied Heron
News: The Forest Advisory Committee has given in-principle approval for a hydropower project in an area of Arunachal Pradesh that serves as a habitat for the White-bellied Heron. About White-bellied Heron Aspects Description About The white-bellied heron is a large heron species. It is the second-largest heron. It is also known as the imperial heron… Continue reading White-bellied Heron
Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation
News: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved $1.5 billion in financing to support India’s structural reforms to boost private sector-led job creation and economic growth under the Boosting Job Creation in the Private Sector Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation. About Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation Development Policy Financing (DPF) is a World Bank… Continue reading Development Policy Financing (DPF) Operation
Drunix Platform
News: NPCI launched Drunix Platform to help organisations build and scale tokenisation platforms, digital asset ecosystems, and multi-organisation networks. About Drunix Drunix is an open-source blockchain platform to help companies build and scale tokenisation platforms, digital asset ecosystems, and multi-organisation networks. Launched by: It has been launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). Aim:… Continue reading Drunix Platform
Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON)
News: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between IITM and ARIES to promote collaborative research on climate change using long-term observations of climate variables under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON). About Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON) Nodal ministry: It is a national observational initiative under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). Implemented by: It is conceptualized… Continue reading Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON)
National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and Its Digital Portals
News: National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 23rd Foundation Day and launched four new digital initiatives. About National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) is a not-for-profit organization that strengthens India’s Internet infrastructure and supports a secure, resilient, and inclusive Internet ecosystem. Established: It was established in 2003. Registered Under: It is registered… Continue reading National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) and Its Digital Portals
Smart Seed Coating Technology
News: ICAR-IIOR, Hyderabad, has developed a patented biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology to improve seed quality and climate resilience. About Smart Seed Coating Technology Smart Seed Coating Technology is an Indian-patented, biodegradable seed enhancement platform that improves seed performance from the earliest stages of crop growth. Developed By: The technology was developed and scientifically validated by the… Continue reading Smart Seed Coating Technology
Mago Chu River
News: A satellite-based assessment reported expansion of glacial lakes in the Mago Chu Basin, raising concerns about possible GLOF risk. About Mago Chu River Location: It is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh and originates near Mago village. Formation: It is formed near Mago village by the confluence of the Goshu Chu and Dungma Chu rivers.… Continue reading Mago Chu River
Energy Transition Index 2026
News: The Energy Transition Index 2026 reported that India recorded one of the strongest improvements in global energy transition readiness. About Energy Transition Index 2026 The Energy Transition Index 2026 tracks energy transition progress across 120 countries by assessing current energy system performance and future readiness. Published by: The index is published by the World Economic… Continue reading Energy Transition Index 2026
High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP)
News: The Maharashtra Cabinet approved the establishment of the High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with a provision of ₹300 crore. About High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) is a state-of-the-art nuclear medicine facility designed to manufacture specialized short-lived medical radioisotopes for cancer diagnosis, treatment, and research. Location: The… Continue reading High Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP)
