Ejiao : In News There has been a sudden surge in donkey prices in Pakistan due to China’s demand for ejiao. Ejiao is a gelatin used in traditional Chinese medicine, made by stewing and concentrating donkey skin. It is widely used in clinics for its biological advantages of being anti-fatigue, immunity-improving properties, for tumour suppression, […]
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Himalayan Long-tailed Myotis : New species of bat
Himalayan Long-tailed Myotis: New species of bat Researchers have discovered a new species of bat named Himalayan long-tailed Myotis (Myotis himalaicus). Himalayan Long-tailed Myotis is a new species of bat found in the Western Himalayan region. It belongs to a group of morphologically similar species called the Myotis frater complex, which has a wide distribution […]
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection
Stratospheric Aerosol Injection: A study recently published in the journal Earth’s Future offered an innovative approach to Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) technique that could reduce its costs but also bring it closer to fruition despite the opposition to it. Stratospheric Aerosol Injection is a method of cooling the planet and reducing the impacts of climate […]
World Economic Situation and Prospects-2025
World Economic Situation and Prospects-2025: India’s GDP growth forecast for 2025 has been revised down to 6.3%, from the previous projection of 6.6%, in the mid-2025 update of the “World Economic Situation and Prospects” (WESP) report. The report is released by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs , in collaboration with UNCTAD […]
10th edition of its World Energy Investment Report
10th edition of its World Energy Investment Report: The International Energy Agency (IEA) released the 10th edition of its World Energy Investment Report, revealing critical insights into worldwide energy investment trends. Global energy investment is projected to reach a record USD 3.3 trillion. Of this, clean energy technologies will attract USD 2.2 trillion, twice the […]
Prime Minister of India addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025
Prime Minister of India addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025: Prime Minister of India addressed the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI) 2025, held for the first time in Europe. CDRI is a global multilateral platform launched by India in 2019 to promote infrastructure resilience against climate and disaster risks. […]
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve hosts 180 butterfly species
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve hosts 180 butterfly species: Dudhwa Tiger Reserve now hosts 180 butterfly species, indicating a healthier ecosystem, alongside 135 tigers, enhancing its biodiversity significance. Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is located on the Indo-Nepal borderin Uttar Pradesh. It includes the Dudhwa National Park, and two nearby Sanctuaries, viz. Kishanpur and Katerniaghat. It is a typical […]
DRUM Web App
DRUM Web App: IIT Kharagpur associate professor and students created the Dynamic Route Planning for Urban Green Mobility (or DRUM) web app.It’s like Google Maps but with the added feature of allowing users pick routes based on air quality and energy efficiency. It gives users five route options: shortest, fastest, least exposure to air pollution […]
11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in Brasilia, Brazil.
11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum concluded in Brasilia, Brazil: BRICS Parliamentary Forum is a vital platform for dialogue among Parliaments of BRICS member countries. The expanded BRICS parliamentary forum now includes India, Brazil, Russia, China, South Africa, Iran, the UAE, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Indonesia. The 1st BRICS Parliamentary Forum was held during Russia’s Chairship on 8 […]
World Food Safety Day 2025
World Food Safety Day 2025 World Food Safety Day 2025 (7th June), themed “Food Safety: Science in Action,” highlights India’s shift from an adulteration-focused regime to a science-based food safety system led by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Despite progress, regulatory gaps and outdated practices persist, warranting renewed scrutiny.
