Vrindavani and Karan Fries Cattle breeds: India has registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds namely are Karan Fries and Vrindavani. Karan Fries is developed by the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana. It is a cross between indigenous Tharparkar cows and Holstein-Friesian bulls. The synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with […]
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Voyager 1
Voyager 1: Voyager 1 is expected to become the first human-made object to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth. It is a space probe launched by NASA in 1977. Objective is to explore the outer planets in our solar system. It is the first spacecraft to travel beyond the solar system and reach […]
Pufferfish : In News
Pufferfish : In News: Scientists have confirmed India’s first case of freshwater pufferfish poisoning. Pufferfish belong to the order Tetraodontiformes. They are locally known by names such as toadfish, patkafish, balloonfish and fugu. Pufferfish are omnivorous and benthic in habitat. It is primarily found in the Western Ghats and major basins such as the Ganga, […]
Convergence of MSME Schemes : NITI Aayog Report
Convergence of MSME Schemes : NITI Aayog Report NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”, outlining a strategic roadmap to strengthen the effectiveness of government support for India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It recommends a two-pronged approach for convergence of 18+ MSME schemes, comprising […]
Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme
Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme: Data from the Controller General of Accounts show severe underutilisation of funds under the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS), pointing to weaknesses in the scheme’s design, demand, and implementation barely a year after its launch. The PMIS, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, announced in the Union Budget 2024–25, aims to […]
The Global Risks Report 2026
The Global Risks Report 2026: The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 has ranked geoeconomic confrontation as the world’s top short-term risk, overtaking armed conflict, reflecting rising trade wars, sanctions, and weaponization of economic tools. The Global Risks Report 2026: The Global Risks Report 2026 is the 21st annual assessment published by the World […]
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture: India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to deepen cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture during the Global Summit on Blue Food Security 2026 in Eilat.A bilateral declaration between India and Israel to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture through technology transfer, joint research, innovation, and […]
78th Army Day
78th Army Day: The Indian Army marked its 78th Army Day on 15th January 2026 with a historic parade in Jaipur, Rajasthan, emphasising the force’s shift towards modern, agile, and technology-driven warfare.This was the 4th Army Day Parade held outside Delhi, following events in Bengaluru (2023), Lucknow (2024), and Pune (2025), and marked the first […]
Japan’s Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Initiative
Japan’s Deep-Sea Rare Earth Mining Initiative: Japan has embarked on the world’s first experimental attempt to extract rare earth elements from the deep-sea at a depth of about 6,000 metres, using its deep-sea scientific drilling vessel Chikyu.The initiative is driven by Japan’s effort to reduce heavy dependence on China, which accounts for nearly two-thirds of […]
Traditional Indelible Ink
Traditional Indelible Ink: Maharashtra’s State Election Commission has decided to revert to traditional indelible ink for zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections after complaints that marker-pen ink used in municipal polls could be wiped off.Indelible ink is a permanent marking ink applied on a voter’s finger after voting to indicate that the person has already […]
