Giant African Snail: Experts warned that the Giant African Snail’s (Lissachatina fulica) presence poses serious risks to Chennai city residents. Giant African Snail is the common name for several large African land snail species. The most damaging of these pests is Lissachatina fulica. It is one of the world’s worst invasive species. It is known […]
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Phosphate Rock
Phosphate Rock: The Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has given its nod to carry out an environment impact assessment study for Birmania Rock Phosphate mine proposed in the potential Great Indian Bustard (GIB) area in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is the natural source of phosphorus, an element that provides nutrients to plants for their […]
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, observes World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day every year on 7th September. It is a rare genetic disorder which is characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is caused by a genetic problem in producing dystrophin, a protein that protects muscle fibers […]
Apatani Tribe
Apatani Tribe: The Apatani tribal women of Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh are known for their facial tattoos and wooden nose plugs; banned in the 1970s, but still carried by only older women. The Apatani, or Tanw, also known by Apa and Apa Tani, are a tribal group of people living in the Ziro valley […]
21st Annual Global Investor Conference 2025
21st Annual Global Investor Conference 2025: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry addressed the 21st Annual Global Investor Conference 2025, emphasizing India’s strong economic performance and its vision of becoming a developed nation by 2047 under Viksit Bharat. Key Highlights of 21st Annual Global Investor Conference 2025: India’s economy grew by 7.8% in […]
Hockey Asia Cup 2025
Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India defeated Korea 4-1 in the final of the Men’s Hockey Asia Cup 2025 in Rajgir, Bihar, clinching their fourth title. With this victory, India also sealed direct qualification for the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup in Belgium and the Netherlands. Hockey Asia Cup 2025 is a quadrennial international men’s […]
Cotton Cultivation in India
Cotton Cultivation in India: Apart from extending the 11% import duty waiver on cotton, the Union government has raised the MSP for cotton for the 2025–26 season and expanded procurement efforts to support farmers facing price pressures and stabilize the textile industry. The move addresses both the challenges of rising imports and the need to […]
Indian Healthcare League
Indian Healthcare League: The Indian Healthcare League (IHL), launched by cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, brings together doctors from leading hospitals to play cricket and raise cancer awareness. It is awellness and awareness initiative modeled on the IPL format, featuring doctors from AIIMS, Fortis, Max, and other leading hospitals. There are Six regional franchises (Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, […]
India and Israel sign Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA)
India and Israel sign Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA): India and Israel signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in New Delhi, witnessed by Finance Ministers of India and Bezalel Smotrich. India and Israel sign Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) is a landmark investment protection and promotion treaty between India and Israel. Provides a minimum standard of treatment […]
Balance of Payments
Balance of Payments: India has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, recording an average annual GDP growth of 8.2% from 2021 to 2024, outpacing countries like Vietnam, China, and the United States. Despite strong growth, India faces low net foreign capital inflows, reflecting a gap between GDP expansion and investor sentiment in its Balance […]
