Trichophyton indotineae: Over 30 dermatologists have proposed renaming a skin-disease causing fungus, Trichophyton indotineae – named after India – arguing that it has been reported from more than 40 nations without any confirmation of India being the country of origin. Trichophyton indotineae is a fungal pathogen that can cause difficult-to-treat skin infections that are widely […]
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Hatti Tribes
Hatti Tribes: The vibrant Boda Tyohar festival, the largest annual celebration for the Hatti tribes of the Trans-Giri region in Himachal Pradesh, kicked off recently with much enthusiasm and traditional fervour. They are a close-knit community who take their name from their traditional occupation of selling home-grown crops, vegetables, meat, and wool at small-town markets […]
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project: State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd. (BHEL) recently said it has successfully commissioned the first two units of the 6×170 MW Punatsangchhu-II hydroelectric project (PHEP-II) in Bhutan. Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) is a 1 GW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power-generating facility under construction in the Wangdue Phodrang district of Bhutan. It is located on the […]
UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics
UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics: India has joined the UN Committee of Experts on Big Data and Data Science for Official Statistics (UN-CEBD). It was created in 2014, with Australia as its first Chair, to investigate the benefits and challenges of Big Data, including the potential for […]
Indian Biennial Update Report
Indian Biennial Update Report: India submitted its Biennial Update Report (BUR-4), providing a detailed account of its greenhouse gas (GHG inventory), progress on targets, and measures to combat climate change. Highlights of India’s BUR-4: Total GHG emissions: 2,959 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Net GHG emissions (after forestry absorption): 2,437 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent. […]
Sudan Humanitarian Crisis
Sudan Humanitarian Crisis: The ongoing conflict in Sudan has created a severe humanitarian crisis, with 3.2 million children under the age of five projected to face acute malnutrition in 2025, according to a UNICEF report. UN Report Data: 2 million children under five expected to face acute malnutrition in Sudan in 2025. 7,72,000 children likely […]
Community Notes
Community Notes: Meta recently announced the adoption of Community Notes, a crowdsourced content moderation system similar to Twitter’s (now X) approach, as a replacement for its fact-checking program in the US.Community Notes is a crowdsourced fact-checking system where users can add context or facts to specific posts. Launched by: Originally piloted as ‘Birdwatch’ by Twitter […]
Republic Day Craft Products
Republic Day Craft Products: To mark 75 years of the Republic of India, President has introduced a unique Republic Day “At Home” reception. Invitees will receive a curated box of crafts showcasing southern India’s rich heritage.These crafts, created by artisans from five southern states under the “One District One Product” scheme.
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO)
National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO): Central government employees who donate organs are eligible for 42 days of leave, as per the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). NOTTO is a national-level organization established under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. Ministry: Ministry of […]
India added a record 30 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024
India added a record 30 GW of renewable energy capacity in 2024: India achieved a record renewable energy capacity addition of 30 GW in 2024, according to data from the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE). This marks a 113% increase from 13.75 GW in 2023, highlighting the country’s accelerating shift toward clean energy. […]
