Four New Lichen Species: Researchers recently discovered four new lichen species, enhancing biodiversity understanding in the Western Ghats. The newly identified species – Parmotrema sahyadricum (discovered from Wayanad), Solenopsora rhizomorpha (from Eravikulam and Mathikettanshola National Parks), Buelloa ghattensis (Mathikettanshola National Park) and Pyxine janakiae (Mathikettanshola National Park) – have been published in international scientific journals. […]
Batten Disease
Batten Disease: Researchers recently have found that male and female brains show different responses as the Batten Disease progresses and have found a model of the disease that could transform future treatments It is a very rare genetic disorder that affects the brain and nervous system. Batten disease is a congenital, progressive, and terminal neurological […]
Christmas Island
Christmas Island: Google plans to build a large artificial intelligence data centre on Australia’s remote Indian Ocean outpost of Christmas Island after signing a cloud deal with the Department of Defence earlier this year. Christmas Island is an island in the Indian Ocean. It lies about 360 km south of the island of Java and […]
Rhesus Macaque : Study
Rhesus Macaque : Study The standing committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) has recommended reinstating Rhesus Macaque species of monkeys under Schedule II of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. The Rhesus macaque (Macaca mulatta) is a species of Old World monkey. Rhesus macaques are familiar brown primates with red faces and rears. They […]
ReALCRaft Portal
ReALCRaft Portal: Government notified rules for “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone” and an Access Pass required for mechanized and large-sized motorized vessels can be obtained through the online ReALCRaft portal. The Registration And Licensing of Fishing Craft (ReALCRaft) portal is developed as a national online platform under open source technology. It […]
India AI Governance Guidelines
India AI Governance Guidelines: MeitY has released the India AI Governance Guidelines—a national, pro-innovation framework to enable safe, trusted AI adoption across sectors. A four-part governance blueprint that balances rapid AI adoption with safety, trust, and accountability—without a heavy, one-size-fits-all law. Published by Drafted for the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) by a committee […]
2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded for discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance. This recognition once again places immunology at the heart of modern biomedical science and public health – an area increasingly relevant for India’s healthcare and research landscape.Immunology is the branch of […]
Kazakhstan Poised to Join Abraham Accords
Kazakhstan Poised to Join Abraham Accords: US President Donald Trump announced that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, expanding the framework that normalises relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations.The Abraham Accords are US–brokered agreements (2020) that normalised ties between Israel and several Arab/Muslim-majority countries. The accords are named after the biblical figure Abraham, considered a […]
Mussels as Bioindicators
Mussels as Bioindicators: Mussels are being used as bioindicators to monitor microplastic and chemical pollution in the Saronic Gulf of Greece. Mussels are bivalve mollusks ( shell-bearing invertebrates with two hinged shells). They are found in both marine (family Mytilidae) and freshwater (family Unionidae) environments. They occur worldwide, especially in cooler seas, and are an […]
UNESCO Adopts Global Standards on Neurotechnology
UNESCO Adopts Global Standards on Neurotechnology: UNESCO has adopted the world’s first global ethical standards on neurotechnology, addressing privacy, human rights, and data protection amid the rapid rise of AI-driven brain–computer interfaces.An international framework issued by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to guide the ethical development, use, and governance of neurotechnology—devices and […]
