International Labour Conference: The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. International Labour Conference is the supreme deliberative and decision making body of the International Labour Organization. The Conference meets annually, bringing together tripartite delegations from the Organization’s […]
Epichlorohydrin
Epichlorohydrin: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has implemented strict standards for tea bags, prohibiting harmful chemicals like epichlorohydrin. Epichlorohydrin is an epoxide in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by chlorine. It is a volatile and flammable, clear, colorless, liquid, chlorinated cyclic ether with an irritating, chloroform-like odor. It emits toxic fumes […]
American Foulbrood (AFB)
American Foulbrood (AFB): Beekeepers have been warned to increase the biosecurity of their hives after an outbreak of American Foulbrood disease (AFB) was recently confirmed in Scotland. It is a fatal infectious disease of honey bee larvae, caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Paenibacillus larvae. While it only attacks larvae, AFB weakens the colony […]
Pseudocapritermes novus
Pseudocapritermes novus: Researchers recently discovered a new species of soil-dwelling termite named Pseudocapritermes novus within the lush forests of West Bengal. Pseudocapritermes novus is a new species of soil-dwelling termite. It was discovered during an exploration of the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal. It is different from the usual termites that are destructive in nature. […]
Dark Patterns : Data
Dark Patterns : Data Indian consumers are losing an estimated ₹25,000 crore to ₹28,000 crore annually due to deceptive interface designs, commonly known as dark patterns, across online marketplaces, according to a recent report. Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, are deliberate design tactics that trick online users into making choices that aren’t always […]
Gharials : Hatchlings Released
Gharials : Hatchlings Released 31 Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) hatchlings have been released in the Bagaha area along the Gandak River in Bihar. Gharials is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia Order and Crocodylidae Family. The name ‘gharial’ comes from the Hindi word ghara, meaning pot or vessel, referring to the bulbous snout tip of […]
Eechathalakenda incognita
Eechathalakenda incognita: A team of scientists recently discovered a new fish species named Eechathalakenda incognita from Western Ghats of Kerala. Eechathalakenda incognita is a new species of fish belonging to the cyprinid subfamily Torinae. It was discovered from various streams inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. The genus Eechathalakenda was originally established in 1999 for […]
Tezpur Litchi
Tezpur Litchi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi (Litchi chinensis) from Assam to Dubai. Tezpur Litchi is one of Assam’s most celebrated horticultural products. It is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, bright-red appearance, distinctive aroma and superior eating quality. The region cultivates […]
National SC-ST Hub Scheme
National SC-ST Hub Scheme: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises is promoting inclusive entrepreneurship through the National SC-ST Hub Scheme. National SC-ST Hub Scheme was launched in 2016. It is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. It is aimed at capacity enhancement of Schedule Caste […]
11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog: The Prime Minister chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, emphasizing that India continues to progress steadily despite global uncertainty and instability. In a landmark moment for cooperative federalism, the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog witnessed participation from all 28 States and 5 Union […]
