ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in 2024

News: Zoological Survey of India’s flagship publication, Animal Discoveries-2024, documents 683 new faunal discoveries from across the country. ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in 2024 Animal Discoveries-2024: It is Zoological Survey of India’s flagship publication which documents 683 new faunal discoveries from across the country, 459 of the species being new and 224 newly recorded… Continue reading ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in 2024

Bar Council of India (BCI)

News: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has clarified that any Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme offered without its prior approval, will be considered unauthorised. About Bar Council of India (BCI) It is a statutory body created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961. Purpose: It was established to regulate and represent the Indian Bar.… Continue reading Bar Council of India (BCI)

Secondary Pollutants

News: CREA study says that secondary pollutants constitute up to third of PM2.5 pollution in the country. About Secondary Pollutants Secondary pollutants are air pollutants that are not emitted directly from a source (such as vehicles or factories) but are formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions involving primary pollutants and other atmospheric components like… Continue reading Secondary Pollutants

Botrytis fungus

News: A recent study found that Botrytis fungi, known for creating noble rot in fine wines, have a unique genetic setup. About Botrytis fungus It is a necrotrophic fungus that infects ripe grapes. The fungus pierces the grape skin, causing dehydration as water evaporates. This concentrates the sugars, acids, and flavors in the grape, which is… Continue reading Botrytis fungus

Litchi Cultivation

News: India dispatches its first consignment of rose-scented litchis to Qatar. About Litchi Cultivation It is a tropical fruit popular for its sweet taste and juicy texture. Litchi requires a moist sub-tropical climate for optimal growth. The crop is highly sensitive to winter frost and cannot tolerate dry heat during summer. Temperature: The general temperature… Continue reading Litchi Cultivation

World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025

News: India to host the prestigious World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in 2029, a monumental achievement sparked by the visionary leadership of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). About World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) The WPFG are an Olympic-style competition with thousands of athletes representing First Responders from different countries across the world. This includes… Continue reading World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025

Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)

News: The ECI has initiated steps to de-list 345 Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) that have not contested elections in the last six years. About  Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs) RUPPs are political parties registered with the Election Commission of India (ECI) under Section 29A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 but have… Continue reading Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)

Axiom-4 mission: Myogenesis Experiment

News: Indian member of Axiom-4 mission, Shubhanshu Shukla takes up experiment on skeletal muscle degradation (myogenesis) at ISS. About Axiom-4 mission It is a private spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission aims to continue Axiom Space’s pioneering efforts to establish a sustainable human presence in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). To know all… Continue reading Axiom-4 mission: Myogenesis Experiment

Operation Deep Manifest

News: DRI seizes 39 containers carrying 1,115 metric tonne worth of goods around ₹9 crore of Pakistan-origin under ‘Operation Deep Manifest’. About Operation Deep Manifest It is an operation targeting the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods routed through third countries, primarily via Dubai, UAE. Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Central Board… Continue reading Operation Deep Manifest

First Maritime NBFC – Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited

News: The Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW) inaugurated Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL), India’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) in the maritime sector. About India’s First Maritime NBFC – Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited It is a Mini Ratna, Category-I, Central Public Sector Enterprise which has been formally registered as a Non-Banking Financial… Continue reading First Maritime NBFC – Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited

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