Snow Leopard : New Data Himachal Pradesh has recorded 83 snow leopards (up from 51 in 2021) as per the latest survey by the Wildlife Wing of the State Forest Department in collaboration with the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF). Key details of the Survey: The exercise, covering 26,000 sq km across Spiti Valley, Kinnaur, Pangi, […]
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has launched a tool called SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) to make scientific research more accessible and understandable. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) established under: ANRF Act, 2023, functioning under the Department of Science & Technology (DST). The Science and Engineering […]
Sir Creek Region
Sir Creek Region: The Defence Minister of India warned Pakistan against any aggression in the Sir Creek region, stating that India would give a “resounding and decisive response” that could alter “history and geography”. Sir Creek is a 96 km long tidal estuary located in the marshy Rann of Kutch region, separating Gujarat (India) from […]
Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2023-24
Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2023-24: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2023-24. Key Highlights of the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) for 2023-24: Gross Value Added (GVA): Grew by 11.89%, higher than both output (5.80%) and input (4.71%), showing better efficiency and […]
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty
Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT): The Government of India has invoked the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to ensure cooperation in the investigation into the death of singer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore. Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties (MLATs) are bilateral or multilateral agreements that enable countries to cooperate in criminal matters such […]
Food Grain Storage In India
Food Grain Storage In India: India has achieved a record foodgrain production of 353.96 million tonnes for 2024-25, as per the Third Advance Estimates. To preserve this surplus, modern storage infrastructure is crucial to minimize post-harvest losses, ensure safe storage, and stabilize prices. The foodgrain storage system in India is a network of facilities and […]
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme
Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme: India’s Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) has drawn USD 13 billion investment proposals, nearly double its target. With 60% participation from MSMEs, the scheme is set to boost domestic production, reduce import dependence, and create 1.41 lakh direct jobs, strengthening India’s push to become a global electronics hub.The ECMS, launched in […]
Typhoon Bualoi
Typhoon Bualoi: The death toll in Vietnam from Typhoon Bualoi and subsequent floods has risen to 36, with over 210,000 houses damaged and agricultural losses worth $435 million.It is a tropical cyclone (Category 2-equivalent at peak) in the Northwest Pacific Ocean, locally called Typhoon Opong in the Philippines. It was the 20th named storm and […]
Swiss glaciers lost 3% of their total ice mass in 2024–25
Swiss glaciers lost 3% of their total ice mass in 2024–25: Swiss glaciers lost 3% of their total ice mass in 2024–25, marking the fourth-largest reduction on record, according to GLAMOS.About 1,400 glaciers in the Alps, but one-quarter of volume lost since 201. The largest glacier in Switzerland is the Aletsch Glacier (also known as […]
SARAL Tool
SARAL Tool: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched the SARAL tool to simplify scientific research papers. It uses AI to generate layperson summaries and make research more accessible to society. SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) is an AI-based tool that converts complex research papers into easy-to-understand summaries. Launched by: Developed by […]
