Homoporus Tridentata: Entomologists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown parasitoid wasp species, Homoporus tridentate. Homoporus Tridentata is a new parasitoid wasp species. Its name is directly derived from the Latin-based anatomical description of its distinctive three-toothed clypeal margin. The wasps in the genus Homoporus are natural parasitoids that target the larvae and pupae […]
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What is Bud Rot Disease?
What is Bud Rot Disease? Coconut growers of Tiptur taluk, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, are worried as coconut trees are increasingly affected by Bud Rot Disease causing their crowns to break and fall off. Bud Rot Disease is a fatal disease of the coconut palm, characterized by the rotting of the terminal bud and the surrounding […]
What is Osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is commonly associated with aging and postmenopausal women, but bone-health concerns are increasingly being noticed among younger adults in clinical practice. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are likely to fracture (break). Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Viewed under a microscope, a healthy bone looks like a […]
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C)
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C): The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently warned of a rise in financial fraud involving deceptive advertisements that use manipulated videos of the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister, and Chief Ministers to promote fake government welfare schemes. I4C has been established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to […]
Rajmargyatra Application
Rajmargyatra Application: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently introduced a ‘Toll Plaza Feedback’ feature on the Rajmargyatra mobile app, enabling National Highway users to rate their toll plaza experience, report concerns, and suggest improvements. Rajmargyatra Application is a citizen-centric unified mobile application developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). This user-friendly […]
10 Years of Kigali Amendment
10 Years of Kigali Amendment: The Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol marked its 10th anniversary on October 15, 2026, putting renewed focus on global commitments to curb potent hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to avert up to 0.5°C of warming by 2100. Kigali Amendment is a legally binding international treaty amendment to the 1987 Montreal Protocol on […]
The National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC)
The National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC): Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the National Strategic Trade Command Centre (NSTCC) at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, establishing a unified analytics hub for trade intelligence and evidence-based governance. It is a centralized, high-tech trade intelligence, analytics, and data visualisation command centre designed to synthesize disparate trade […]
India’s UNSC Bid for 2028–29
India’s UNSC Bid for 2028–29: Following the conclusion of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, India has intensified its diplomatic campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–29 term. The UNSC comprises 15 members: five permanent (P5) and 10 non-permanent members […]
CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026: The NCISM Chairperson launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 to promote undergraduate research, scholarly excellence, scientific communication, and innovation in Ayurveda. CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026: CCRAS SPARK 5.0: The fifth edition of the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK), offering short-term research […]
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a New Driving Record on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance Rover Sets a New Driving Record on Mars: NASA’s Perseverance rover has travelled 45.22 km on Mars, surpassing the previous off-Earth driving record of 45.16 km held by NASA’s Opportunity rover, demonstrating the capabilities of autonomous navigation in planetary exploration. It is a car-sized, six-wheeled robotic rover developed by NASA to investigate Mars’ […]
