Aspergillus section Nigri : New Discovery Agharkar Research Institute in Pune, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, recently identified two novel species of Aspergillus section Nigri (commonly known as black aspergillus), Aspergillus dhakephalkarii and Aspergillus patriciawiltshireae. Aspergillus section Nigri comprises filamentous fungi. It is a taxonomic group within the genus Aspergillus, […]
Month: September 2025
Langkhun Festival
Langkhun Festival: Tiwa tribesmen celebrated the Langkhun festival in Umsowai village in Karbi Anglong district of Assam. Langkhun Festival is a socio-religious event celebrated by the Tiwa community in Assam. During this festival the people pray for a good crop in the upcoming Rabi crop season. The members of the community make offerings and pray […]
Melioidosis : Case In Andhra Pradesh
Melioidosis: Case In Andhra Pradesh Health authorities have confirmed melioidosis in a patient from Turakapalem village in Andhra Pradesh. Melioidosis caused byan infectious disease caused by the environmental Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. It is seasonal, with 75–85% of cases occurring during the rainy season. It has a high case fatality rate (CFR) ranging from 16% […]
Adi Sanskriti Platform
Adi Sanskriti Platform: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs unveiled the Beta Version of Adi Sanskriti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the National Conference on Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. Adi Sanskriti Platformis a pioneering digital learning platform for tribal artforms, preserving heritage, enabling livelihoods and connecting India’s tribal communities with the world. It is envisioned as […]
Gyan Bharatam Mission : First Conference
Gyan Bharatam Mission: First Conference The Ministry of Culture, at the first Gyan Bharatam International Conference on ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy through Manuscript Heritage’ under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, invited experts to present research on deciphering the Harappan (Indus Valley) script. The Gyan Bharatam Mission, announced in Union Budget 2025-26, is a national initiative to […]
SPREE 2025
SPREE 2025: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has launched two major initiatives- SPREE-2025 and the AMNESTY Scheme, aimed at strengthening the social security framework and simplifying compliance for industries. The SPREE-2025 (Scheme for Promoting Registration of Employers and Employees) approved by the ESIC, aims to expand social security coverage under the ESI Act,1948. Active […]
First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre
First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre: Union Education Minister of India inaugurated India’s first overseas Atal Innovation Centre at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus during his UAE visit. First Overseas Atal Innovation Centre is a premier innovation hub established outside India under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM). Launched in: September 2025, at IIT Delhi–Abu Dhabi campus. Objective […]
ISRO Signed 100th Technology Transfer with HAL for SSLV Production
ISRO Signed 100th Technology Transfer with HAL for SSLV Production: ISRO signed its 100th technology transfer agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to enable independent production of Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs). Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) is a 3-stage, cost-effective launch vehicle designed for deploying small satellites. Configured with three solid propulsion stages and […]
Geotagging of Buildings in Census
Geotagging of Buildings in Census: The 2027 Census of India will introduce geotagging of all buildings for the first time during Houselisting Operations. Geotagging is the process of assigning latitude–longitude coordinates to each building and mapping it on a Geographic Information System (GIS). It provides a precise digital identity to every structure in India. Launched […]
Decentralised Finance (DeFi)
Decentralised Finance (DeFi): The DeFi boom has raised national security concerns, with experts warning of its misuse for terror financing and money laundering. Decentralised Finance (DeFi) is a blockchain-based financial system that allows people to save, borrow, invest, and transact without traditional banks. Works through smart contracts, decentralised apps (DApps), and peer-to-peer networks.Rooted in the […]
