Keelback Snake: Scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun documented the Rakhine Keelback (Herpetoreas davidi) in Ngengpui Wildlife Sanctuary, and the Kachin Hills Keelback (Hebius gilhodesi) in Namdapha National Park and Kamlang Tiger Reserve. Keelback snakes are typically non-venomous. These are often found near water bodies such as streams and wetlands. They are […]
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Waste Foundry Sand
Waste Foundry Sand: The Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) and CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) entered into an agreement to develop and facilitate solutions for the utilisation of waste foundry sand in road construction. Waste Foundry Sand is a byproduct from the production of both ferrous and nonferrous metal castings. It is high quality silica […]
Rural Self Employment Training Institutes
Rural Self Employment Training Institutes: The Minister of State, Ministry of Rural Development, informed the Rajya Sabha, highlighted the significant role of Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs). The Rural Self Employment Training Institutes (RSETIs) are empowering rural youth through skill development and entrepreneurship promotion. RSETIs have emerged as key institutions with a wide national […]
Steppe Eagle
Steppe Eagle: Western part of Rajastan has been recognised as a stronghold of the Steppe Eagle, a magnificent raptor that winters in the state. Steppe Eagle is a member of the subfamily Aquilinae, also known as the “booted eagles”. The Steppe eagle is a large, bulky, and robust-looking eagle. It is mainly dark brown in […]
P8I Aircraft
P8I Aircraft: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts for the procurement of Tunguska Air Defence Missile System and Inspection (Depot Level) of P8I Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance Aircraft. P-8I Poseidon is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. It is manufactured by Boeing (a U.S. aerospace company) for the Indian Navy. It replaced the ageing fleet […]
SWOT Satellite
SWOT Satellite: NASA has developed a new map of the ocean floor by using satellite data from SWOT Satellite. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite was launched in 2022. It is a joint mission of NASA and CNES (French Space Agency). Satellite will collect detailed measurements of how water bodies on Earth change […]
Central Consumer Protection Authority
Central Consumer Protection Authority: The Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as LPG charges and fuel cost recovery, on consumers. Central Consumer Protection Authority was established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced the 1986 Act. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, […]
SRY Gene Screening
SRY Gene Screening: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a seismic policy change mandating SRY gene screening for all female athletes in international elite sports.This decision effectively bans transgender women and many DSD (Differences in Sex Development) athletes from female categories.SRY stands for ‘Sex-determining Region Y’. It is a specific segment of DNA usually found […]
The Fuel Excise Duty Cut
The Fuel Excise Duty Cut: The Indian government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre to shield consumers and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) from rising global crude prices.An excise duty is an indirect tax levied by the Central Government on the manufacture or sale of specific goods within the country.In […]
RBI Payments Vision 2028
RBI Payments Vision 2028: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its ‘Payments Vision 2028’ document, titled Shaping India’s Payment Frontier.This strategic roadmap succeeds the 4Es (Everyone, Everywhere, Every time) vision of 2025, shifting the focus toward deepening consumer trust.It is a comprehensive policy framework and roadmap designed to guide the evolution of India’s […]
