Two new species of antlions: Researchers recently discovered two new species of antlions named Indophanes keralaensis and Indophanes sahyadriensis belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae under the order Neuroptera.Antlions are a group of about 2,000 different species of insects. They belong to a family called Myrmeleontidae. They are named for the predatory nature of the larvae, […]
Day: October 2, 2025
Ophiorrhiza echinata : New coffee plant species
Ophiorrhiza echinata : New coffee plant species A new coffee plant species named Ophiorrhiza echinata was recently found in the Western Ghats.It is a new species of coffee It was discovered in the highly biodiversity-rich shola forests of the Western Ghats at Devikulam in the Idukki District of Kerala. It grows in the ecotone region […]
Pallid Fish Eagle
Pallid Fish Eagle: A survey conducted jointly by the State Forest Department and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has revealed rare nesting of Pallid Fish Eagle in Corbett Tiger Reserve.It is also known as Pallas’s sea eagle or band-tailed fish eagle, is a large, brownish sea eagle. It can be seen near lakes, […]
India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025–2028 term
India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025–2028 term.: The ICAO, a specialized United Nations agency established in 1944 through the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in Chicago, sets global standards for safe and peaceful air navigation. ICAO promotes the […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a six-member Payments Regulatory Board
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a six-member Payments Regulatory Board: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a six-member Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) to enhance oversight and governance of the country’s payment systems.It is chaired by the RBI Governor and comprises two additional RBI representatives along with three Central Government nominees. RBI […]
India continues to hold 1st position in global milk production
India continues to hold 1st position in global milk production: Dairy sector contributes 5% to GDP, employing over 8 crore farmers, with milk production rising 63.56% in the last decade. Milk output grew from 146.3 MT (2014-15) to 239.3 MT (2023-24), at an annual growth rate of 5.7%. Availability rose by 48%, reaching 471 g/person/day […]
Siphon-Powered Desalination
Siphon-Powered Desalination: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers have developed a siphon-powered desalination system that converts seawater into clean drinking water faster and cheaper. Siphon-Powered Desalination A thermal desalination system that uses the principle of siphonage to continuously draw, evaporate, and condense seawater into potable water. Developed by: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Produces […]
India Discovers Natural Gas near Andaman Island
India Discovers Natural Gas near Andaman Island: Oil India Ltd (OIL) has announced the discovery of natural gas in the Andaman Shallow Offshore Block.This marks the first reported hydrocarbon find in the region, potentially reducing India’s heavy import dependence on oil and gas. Natural gas reserves identified in Vijayapuram-2 exploratory well under the Open Acreage […]
Venezuelan President is preparing to declare a state of emergency
Venezuelan President is preparing to declare a state of emergency: Venezuelan President is preparing to declare a state of emergency in response to what he calls US “aggression,” after American forces destroyed suspected Venezuelan drug boats and deployed warships near its coast. Located in: Northern end of South America, occupying a triangular area larger than […]
ADB Cuts India’s FY26 Growth Forecast to 6.5% on U.S. Tariff Impact
ADB Cuts India’s FY26 Growth Forecast to 6.5% on U.S. Tariff Impact: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised India’s economic growth forecast for FY26 downward to 6.5%, from its earlier estimate of 6.7%. The cut comes in the wake of elevated U.S. tariffs that are expected to hit around 60% of India’s exports to […]
