Ammonium Nitrate: A leasing agreement was signed between Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the upcoming Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur, Odisha. Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a crystal-like white solid which is made in large industrial quantities. It is a salt of ammonia and nitric acid. […]
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Rice’s Whale
Rice’s Whale: Scientists fear that USA administration’s plan to expand oil drilling in Gulf of Mexico will push Rice’s Whales to extinction. Rice’s whales are members of the baleen whale family Balaenopteridae. These are most closely related to Bryde’s whales. In 2021, the Rice’s whale was recognized as a new species, evolutionarily distinct from other […]
Samrat Samprati
Samrat Samprati: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum in Gujarat. Samrat Samprati (224-215 BC) was a Mauryan ruler. He was the grandson of Samrat Ashoka. He was known as Indrapalit, Sangat and Vigatashok. He was known for propagating Jainism and the principle of non-violence. His life is described in Jain scripture […]
E20 Fuel
E20 Fuel: The Central government has implemented a new fuel mandate for petrol pumps to supply E20 fuel with a minimum octane rating of 95 RON. E20 Fuel is a blend of 20 per cent ethanol and 80 per cent petrol. Ethanol is a biofuel derived from crops such as sugarcane, maize, and grains. It […]
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia : Study
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: Study The multi-institutional study of 830 adult ALL patients treated at eight academic centres between found that about one in 10 adults diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL ) had a mutation in TP53. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia or acute lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that affects the white blood […]
7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Algeria
7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Algeria: The 7th round of Foreign Office Consultations between India and Algeria was held in Algiers. Algeria is located in the Maghreb region of North Africa. It is bordered by seven countries namely Tunisia, Libya, and Niger to the northeast, east, and southeast respectively; Mali, Mauritania, […]
Snowy owl
Snowy owl: The snowy owl has been designated for international protection by the U.N. Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals. The Snowy owl (Bubo scandiacus) is a large, white owl of the true owl family. It is mainly live in the Arctic in open, treeless areas called tundra. It can also […]
IMD Summer Forecast 2026
IMD Summer Forecast 2026: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) released its summer forecast (April to June 2026). The forecast predicts an increase in the number of heatwave days across most parts of East, Central, Northwest India, and the Southeast Peninsula, alongside a nationwide rise in minimum (night time) temperatures. Key Highlights of IMD Summer Forecast […]
AI-Driven Tax Governance in India
AI-Driven Tax Governance in India: India is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tax administration, especially through the Income Tax Department’s Project Insight (PI). While AI has improved tax compliance and revenue mobilisation, concerns around privacy, bias, and accountability are emerging. Project Insight (PI) is an initiative of the Income Tax Department (ITD) launched in […]
Appointment of Chairperson of NCBC
Appointment of Chairperson of NCBC: Niranjan Jyoti has assumed charge as Chairperson, and Kiran Umesh Mahalle has assumed charge as Member of the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). NCBC is a constitutional body dedicated to the welfare and protection of Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBCs). Initially established as a statutory body in 1993, […]
