Indri Lemur: The composition of the intestinal microbiome of the Indri, a critically endangered lemur only found in the north-east of Madagascar. Indri, or babakoto in the local language, is the largest of the surviving lemur species. Scientific Name: Indri indri Found only in remote parts of northeastern Madagascar. Resides in coastal and montane rainforest […]
India Cine Hub Portal
India Cine Hub Portal: The Central Government urged States to use India Cine Hub Portal to facilitate Global film Production locally. India Cine Hub Portal was launched on June 28, 2024. It is a single-window system streamlining filmmaking permissions, incentives, and resource mapping across India. It was set up by the Ministry of Information & […]
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: Russia has officially declared it no longer considers itself bound by the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty. It was signed between the United States and Russia (Formerly known as the Soviet Union) in 1987. Under this treaty both powers agreed to destroy two categories of lethal missile systems from their […]
Leap-1 Mission
Leap-1 Mission: A budding space tech startup Dhruva Space from India, is set to launch its first commercial satellite mission called LEAP-1. Leap-1 Mission is Dhruva Space’s first commercial satellite mission, which is carrying payloads for AI and Earth observation. It utilises Dhruva Space’s indigenously developed P-30 satellite platform which was successfully space-qualified during the […]
CLOVES Syndrome
CLOVES Syndrome: Researchers believe that CLOVES Syndrome is caused by mutations in a gene called PIK3CA and less than 200 cases are believed to have been reported worldwide. CLOVES Syndrome, in which the letters stand for: Congenital; Lipomatous; Overgrowth; Vascular malformations; Epidermal nevi and Spinal/skeletal anomalies/Scoliosis, is very rare condition. It is a rare genetic […]
Skill Impact Bonds
Skill Impact Bonds: As India strives for economic growth and inclusive development, innovative models like the Skill Impact Bond (SIB) are emerging to address key challenges in skilling and employment, especially among marginalized communities and women. The Skill Impact Bond (SIB) 2025 report reveals that Jharkhand has the highest share of enrolled trainees, with women […]
Agnishodh and Project SAMBHAV
Agnishodh and Project SAMBHAV: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Upendra Dwivedi, inaugurated ‘Agnishodh’, the Indian Army Research Cell (IARC), at the IIT Madras campus. The COAS also highlighted Project SAMBHAV (Secure Army Mobile Bharat Vision) as a key tech initiative for secure communication. Agnishodh serves as a bridge between academic research and military […]
Cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region
Cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region: A devastating cloudburst in Uttarkashi’s Dharali region triggered flash floods and landslides, killing at least four people and sweeping away homes.A cloudburst is defined by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rainfall exceeding 100 mm/hour over a small area (20–30 sq km). A 2023 IIT Jammu & NIH study redefined […]
Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur
Extension of President’s Rule in Manipur: Parliament has approved a six-month extension of President’s Rule in Manipur, following its initial imposition in February 2025.President’s Rule refers to direct central governance in a state under Article 356 of the Constitution when the constitutional machinery fails or the elected government cannot function as per constitutional norms. Article […]
Sunflower Sea Stars
Sunflower Sea Stars: Scientists have finally identified Vibrio pectenicida as the bacterium causing sea star wasting disease (SSWD), which led to the loss of over 5.8 billion sunflower sea stars across North America since 2013.A large, fast-moving marine predator with up to 24 arms; vital in regulating underwater ecosystems by preying on sea urchins. Native […]
