Indian Laburnum: According to SeasonWatch -a citizen science project that monitors tree phenology observed that over the last few years, Indian laburnum trees flowers have been blooming earlier than usual. Indian laburnum (Cassia fistula) is called “amaltas” in northern India and “kanikonna” in south It is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. […]
Molasses
Molasses: The Central government has decided to allow export of 1.5 million tonnes (MT) of sugar for the 2025-26 and also remove 50 per cent export duty on molasses. It is a byproduct which comes from crushed sugar cane or sugar beets. It is a dense, viscous liquid of dark brown tint, rich in sugars, […]
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025: The “Exercise MITRA SHAKTI-2025” is being conducted at Foreign Training Node, Belagavi, Karnataka. It is the eleventh edition of joint military exercise between India and Sri Lanka. Aim is to jointly rehearse conduct of Sub Conventional Operations under Chapter VII of United Nations Mandate. The Indian contingent is being represented mainly by […]
Rift Valley Fever
Rift Valley Fever: The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) affecting Mauritania and Senegal in Western Africa. It is caused by a Phlebovirus belonging to the Phenuiviridae family. It primarily affects animals such as sheep, goats, cattle, and camels. Humans become infected through close contact with infected animals or […]
ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal
ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 2025, the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal continues to honour cinematic works that embody Mahatma Gandhi’s values of peace, non-violence, and inter-cultural dialogue. ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal was instituted at 46th edition of IFFI (2015) in collaboration with International Council For Film, Television And Audiovisual Communication (ICFT)-Paris […]
Co-Op Kumbh 2025
Co-Op Kumbh 2025: The Union Minister of Cooperation inaugurated ‘Co-Op Kumbh 2025’, an international conference on the future of India’s urban cooperative banking sector, and adopted the Delhi Declaration 2025. Outcomes: Delhi Declaration 2025: It will serve as a roadmap for the expansion of Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs). Digital Initiatives: Launch of Sahkar Digi-Pay and […]
Digital Gold Risks : SEBI
Digital Gold Risks: SEBI The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued a strong advisory cautioning investors against investing in unregulated digital gold/e-gold products, highlighting their high risks and lack of investor protection. Digital gold is not classified or regulated as a security or commodity derivative and lacks the investor protection mechanisms available […]
India-Bhutan Bilateral Relations
India-Bhutan Bilateral Relations: Prime Minister of India is in Thimphu to join the seventieth birthday celebrations of former King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, widely called K Four, and to underline the strategic depth of India Bhutan ties.India is Bhutan’s largest trade and investment partner, absorbing over 90% of Bhutan’s exports, mainly hydropower.Bhutan remains India’s most reliable […]
Watershed Mahotsav
Watershed Mahotsav: Union Minister of Agriculture will inaugurate the Watershed Mahotsav in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, on November 11, 2025.The Watershed Mahotsav is a national festival celebrating community participation in sustainable watershed management. It focuses on integrating citizens, policymakers, and local bodies to promote holistic soil and water conservation in rural India.It is part of the […]
Integrity Matters Checklist
Integrity Matters Checklist: The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has launched the UN-endorsed “Integrity Matters Checklist”, a new tool designed to help companies align their climate disclosures with UN standards for credible net-zero commitment.An UN-endorsed climate disclosure framework that helps companies and investors transparently report on net-zero targets, transition plans, and greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Developed […]
