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 […]

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: 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: 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 […]