Botrytis Fungi: Researchers from Sichuan University and the University of British Columbia have found that botrytis fungi (Botrytis cinerea) cannot be cloned. Botrytis Fung is a widespread necrotrophic fungal pathogen. Botrytis cinerea needs to obtain nutrients before it can penetrate a plant. Dead or damaged plant tissue, such as old flower petals, can provide nutrients […]
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GoIStats App
GoIStats App: The National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), launched the GoIStats mobile application on Statistics Day 2025. The GoIStats mobile application represents NSO’s vision of creating an all-encompassing data ecosystem where every stakeholder can seamlessly access official data on the go. It has an interactive “Key […]
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme: The Union Minister for Education presided over the distribution of FIFA footballs as part of the Football for Schools (F4S) programme at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Fort William, Kolkata, West Bengal. It is an ambitious programme run by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) in collaboration with UNESCO, It aims […]
India Energy Stack
India Energy Stack: The Ministry of Power has launched a task force to conceptualize the India Energy Stack (IES) — a Digital Public Infrastructure aimed at transforming India’s power sector through secure and interoperable digital systems. The India Energy Stack (IES) is a comprehensive digital public infrastructure (DPI) for the power sector, designed to ensure […]
Bihar Launches India’s First Mobile e-Voting System in Local Body Polls
Bihar Launches India’s First Mobile e-Voting System in Local Body Polls: Bihar has become the first Indian state to implement mobile phone-based e-voting in local body elections, recording 70.2% participation via the app-based platform. A mobile-based electronic voting system allowing eligible voters to cast their votes remotely using a secure mobile application, E-SECBHR, during Bihar’s […]
Biopesticide for Cardamom Thrips
Biopesticide for Cardamom Thrips: The ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research (ICAR-IISR), Kozhikode, has developed an eco-friendly biopesticide using the entomopathogenic fungus Lecanicillium psalliotae to effectively control cardamom thrips, a major pest affecting cardamom plantations. A granular biopesticide has been developed using Lecanicillium psalliotae, a naturally occurring entomopathogenic fungus isolated from cardamom thrips (Sciothrips cardamomi). It […]
Hong Kong Convention (HKC)
Hong Kong Convention (HKC): The Hong Kong International Convention (HKC) for the safe and environmentally sound recycling of ships came into force on June 26, 2025.The HKC is a global treaty developed under the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to regulate the safe and environmentally sound recycling of end-of-life ships.Objective is to Minimize health hazards to […]
National Turmeric Board Inaugurated in Telangana
National Turmeric Board Inaugurated in Telangana: The Union Home Minister inaugurated the headquarters of the National Turmeric Board in Nizamabad, Telangana, fulfilling a 40-year-old demand of turmeric farmers.A specialized statutory body set up by the Government of India to promote, regulate, and support the turmeric sector, from production to export. Headquarters: Nizamabad, Telangana – a […]
Ravi Agrawal’s Tenure as CBDT Chairman Extended Till June 2026
Ravi Agrawal’s Tenure as CBDT Chairman Extended Till June 2026: The Government of India has extended the tenure of Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) till June 2026. This reappointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), ensures leadership continuity in India’s apex direct tax policy-making […]
ESIC Relaunches SPREE & Introduces Amnesty Scheme 2025
ESIC Relaunches SPREE & Introduces Amnesty Scheme 2025: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced the relaunch of the SPREE scheme (Scheme to Promote Registration of Employers/Employees) from July 1 to December 31, 2025. Simultaneously, it has introduced the Amnesty Scheme – 2025, a one-time dispute resolution window running from October 1, 2025, to […]
