South-South and Triangular Cooperation: On September 12, 2025 (UN Day for SSTC), calls were made to reform and strengthen South-South and Triangular Cooperation as a tool for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. South-South Cooperation (SSC): Collaboration among developing countries to share knowledge, skills, technology, and resources for mutual growth. Triangular Cooperation (TrC): Partnerships between […]
Gaza Peace Plan : Trump
Gaza Peace Plan : Trump Prime Minister of India welcomed Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace proposal, calling it a pathway to long-term peace in West Asia. The plan seeks an immediate ceasefire, hostage release, and Gaza reconstruction, backed by Arab and Western leaders. Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan is a diplomatic framework designed to end the […]
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis
Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis: Indian Immunologicals (IIL) has launched India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA marker vaccine against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR). It is endemic in India and caused by Bovine Herpes Virus (BHV-1). BoHV-1 is a member of the genus Varicellovirus in the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae. It is a disease of domestic and […]
Desert ‘Soilification’ Technology
Desert ‘Soilification’ Technology: Wheat has been successfully grown in the arid desert land of western Rajasthan using an innovative ‘desert soilification technology’. Desert soilification technology is a biotechnological method that converts barren desert sand into a soil-like material capable of sustaining agricultural activities. It utilizes bioformulations and polymers to bind loose sand particles, enhance soil […]
Swachh Shehar Jodi Initiative
Swachh Shehar Jodi Initiative: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative. It is a structured mentorship and collaborative action program involving 72 mentor cities and around 200 mentee cities. Based on their recent performance in the Swachh Survekshan rankings, top-performing cities have been identified as mentor […]
Two new species of antlions
Two new species of antlions: Researchers recently discovered two new species of antlions named Indophanes keralaensis and Indophanes sahyadriensis belonging to the family Myrmeleontidae under the order Neuroptera.Antlions are a group of about 2,000 different species of insects. They belong to a family called Myrmeleontidae. They are named for the predatory nature of the larvae, […]
Ophiorrhiza echinata : New coffee plant species
Ophiorrhiza echinata : New coffee plant species A new coffee plant species named Ophiorrhiza echinata was recently found in the Western Ghats.It is a new species of coffee It was discovered in the highly biodiversity-rich shola forests of the Western Ghats at Devikulam in the Idukki District of Kerala. It grows in the ecotone region […]
Pallid Fish Eagle
Pallid Fish Eagle: A survey conducted jointly by the State Forest Department and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has revealed rare nesting of Pallid Fish Eagle in Corbett Tiger Reserve.It is also known as Pallas’s sea eagle or band-tailed fish eagle, is a large, brownish sea eagle. It can be seen near lakes, […]
India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025–2028 term
India has been re-elected to the Part II of the Council of International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for the 2025–2028 term.: The ICAO, a specialized United Nations agency established in 1944 through the signing of the Convention on International Civil Aviation in Chicago, sets global standards for safe and peaceful air navigation. ICAO promotes the […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a six-member Payments Regulatory Board
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a six-member Payments Regulatory Board: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has established a six-member Payments Regulatory Board (PRB) to enhance oversight and governance of the country’s payment systems.It is chaired by the RBI Governor and comprises two additional RBI representatives along with three Central Government nominees. RBI […]
