Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026: The latest 2026 Travel & Tourism Development Index by the World Economic Forum suggests that travel and tourism conditions have strengthened across the world. Travel & Tourism Development Index (TTDI) is published biennially by the World Economic Forum (WEF). It has evolved from the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index […]
Polylactic Acid
Polylactic Acid: The Union minister for Science and Technology launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic based on Polylactic Acid (PLA). Polylactic Acid is a biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane. It is synthesized through the fermentation of glucose to produce lactic acid, which is then polymerized. […]
Begonia rajvikramanii : New Species Of The Genus Begonia
Begonia rajvikramanii : New Species Of The Genus Begonia Researchers recently identified a new species of the genus Begonia from the Western Ghats region in Keralam’s Kollam district and named it Begonia rajvikramanii. Begonia rajvikramanii is a new species of perennial flowering plant. It belongs to the genus Begonia in the family Begoniaceae. The genus […]
Musk Deer
Musk Deer: The Assam Police recovered six musk deer pods from two Arunachal Pradesh-based men during an operation near Guwahati. Musk deer (Moschidae) are small deer-like animals that belong to the family Moschidae. Its coat is dark brown, mottled with paler, greyer hair underneath. It has whitish markings on its chin and ears. They typically […]
Livestock Insurance Portal
Livestock Insurance Portal: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi. Livestock Insurance Portal will provide a single, integrated digital platform for livestock insurance. It is aimed at making livestock insurance services more transparent, efficient, accessible and technology-driven. It will strengthen risk protection for livestock farmers and […]
The ‘Enemy State’ Clauses in the UN Charter
The ‘Enemy State’ Clauses in the UN Charter: Japan’s Prime Minister at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) urged the UN to eliminate the “enemy state” clauses from the UN Charter. The UN Charter was drafted towards the end of World War II (WWII) and came into force in October 1945. The victorious Allied Powers […]
Delhi’s Proactive Air Quality Management Framework 2026-27
Delhi’s Proactive Air Quality Management Framework 2026-27: Ahead of the annual winter smog crisis, the Delhi Government, in coordination with the Union Environment Ministry and Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), has introduced a permanent Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework (Winter Action Plan 2026-27). The new framework shifts pollution control from the reactive approach […]
PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy
PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy: Union Home Minister inaugurated the Conference on ‘PRAHAAR – CT Policy and Strategy’ in New Delhi, bringing together central security agencies and State/UT police leadership to strengthen India’s coordinated counter-terrorism framework. PRAHAAR is a comprehensive counter-terrorism policy and strategy framework built around seven pillars to strengthen India’s prevention, response […]
International Whaling Commission
International Whaling Commission: India has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) held in Hobart, Australia. India’s Stand: India emphasized that cetacean conservation requires science-based approaches, international cooperation and practical measures to address threats faced by whales, dolphins and other related […]
Pashudhan Bima Portal
Pashudhan Bima Portal: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Pashudhan Bima Portal in New Delhi. A centralized, single-window e-governance portal designed to digitize and manage the entire lifecycle of livestock insurance—ranging from farmer application submission and policy underwriting to grievance redressal, claim verification, and payout processing. Developed and administered by the […]
