News: Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has confirmed an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza at a poultry farm in Hokkaido. About Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Avian influenza is a type A influenza virus of the genus Alphainfluenzavirus of the family Orthomyxoviridae. It is a single-stranded RNA virus with a genome consisting of eight negative-sense RNA segments.… Continue reading Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
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Karbi Anglong Ginger
News: Assam achieved a major agricultural milestone by sending its first trial export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London. About Karbi Anglong Ginger About: It is an important cash crop of Assam. It is grown in Singhasan Hills of Karbi Anglong district of Assam using the age-old system of Jhum and Tila cultivation. Cultivation… Continue reading Karbi Anglong Ginger
AI4Agri Summit 2026
News: The AI4Agri 2026 Global Conference & Investor Summit was recently held on February 22–23, 2026, in Mumbai. About AI4Agri Summit 2026 It is a global knowledge-exchange platform that brings together policymakers, state governments, international experts, and practitioners. It promotes evidence-based use of AI and digital public infrastructure to improve agricultural productivity, resilience, and farmer… Continue reading AI4Agri Summit 2026
Epstein-Barr Viral Infection
News: Researchers may be closer to developing a vaccine that protects against Epstein-Barr Viral Infection. About Epstein-Barr Viral (EBV) Infection It is a widely spread double-stranded DNA virus and is a member of the herpes virus family. It is also known as human herpesvirus 4. It most commonly affects children, teenagers, and young adults, although… Continue reading Epstein-Barr Viral Infection
Druzhba oil pipeline
News: The stoppage of Russian oil supplies to Europe through the Druzhba pipeline has caused a geopolitical clash, delaying new European Union sanctions on Russia and important aid for Ukraine. About Druzhba Oil Pipeline Druzhba oil pipeline is one of the longest and largest oil pipeline networks in the world. It is also known as… Continue reading Druzhba oil pipeline
Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba
News: Two large lakes (Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba) in the Democratic Republic of Congo are releasing carbon that has been locked away for thousands of years in surrounding peatlands which could pose a threat to climate stability. About Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba About Lake Mai Ndombe Lake Mai Ndombe is… Continue reading Congo Lakes – Lakes Mai Ndombe and Tumba
Bio-AI Mulankur
News: DBT along with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), will establish “Bio-AI Mulankur” hubs in 2026. About Bio-AI Mulankur “Bio-AI Mulankur” hubs is to create integrated, closed-loop research platforms where AI-based predictions, laboratory validation and data analytics operate in a unified framework. Established by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research… Continue reading Bio-AI Mulankur
National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
News: Ayush Minister inaugurated the Chintan Shivir on the completion of 25 years of the National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) in New Delhi. About National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) It is an apex body to coordinate with all matters relating to Medicinal Plants and Support Policies and Programs for growth of trade, export, conservation and… Continue reading National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB)
India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
News: India signed an Agreement on Social Security relating to Social Security Contributions with the United Kingdom and Northern Ireland in New Delhi. About the agreement Signed between: India and UK Aim: To facilitate greater mobility of professionals and workers between India and the United Kingdom. The agreement seeks to avoid double social security contributions… Continue reading India and UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
Key Facts about Tanzania
News: India and Tanzania held the fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) in Zanzibar from February 2 to 3 to further strengthen bilateral ties. Key Facts about Tanzania Location: It is located in East Africa. Bordering Nations: It is bordered by seven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda,… Continue reading Key Facts about Tanzania
