The Hainan FTP Initiative: China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) initiative has driven an aggressive expansion of its zero-tariff trade rules, increasing eligible product categories from 1,900 to 6,600. The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is China’s most ambitious modern-era economic opening-up project. First unveiled in June 2020 and officially implemented with full island-wide special […]
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The Conocarpus Plant
The Conocarpus Plant: Ecologists raised urgent alarms as recent highway development projects across Tamil Nadu continue to plant the invasive Conocarpus tree along medians.Scientific Name: Conocarpus erectus (commonly known as Buttonwood, Button Mangrove, or Green/Silver Buttonwood). Taxonomy: A hardy mangrove shrub or tree belonging to the Combretaceae family.Geographical Origin: Native to the tropical and subtropical […]
Oreshnik Missile : In News
Oreshnik Missile: In News The Ukrainian President said recently that Russia used the powerful hypersonic Oreshnik ballistic missile during a mass drone and missile attack on Kyiv. Oreshnik Missile is a Russian-made intermediate-range hypersonic ballistic missile. It was first used by Russia in November 2024 to target the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. The missile is […]
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary
Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary: A leopard was found dead in the Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary recently, with officials awaiting the results of a post-mortem to determine the cause of death. Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Uttar Pradesh. On the northern side, the Sanctuary shares the international boundary with Nepal, and on the eastern […]
Pyrite : New Discovery
Pyrite : New Discovery Geologists have discovered a rare, microscopic sunflower-shaped mineral, pyrite, commonly known as fool’s gold, within the lignite coal reserves of Gujarat, India. Pyrite is a naturally occurring iron disulfide mineral. It has the chemical formula FeS2 and is the most common sulfide mineral. It is a brass-yellow mineral with a bright […]
Jharia Coalfield : New Study
Jharia Coalfield : New Study A new study has found that the long-burning underground fires in the Jharia Coalfield may be burning hotter and emitting more greenhouse gases than previously estimated. Jharia Coalfield is located in the Dhanbad district of Jharkhand. It lies in the Damodar River valley and covers about 280 sq.km. It is […]
Stroke : World Health Assembly Resolution
Stroke : World Health Assembly Resolution The World Health Assembly (WHA) recently passed the first-ever resolution on strokes, urging member states to recognise the medical condition as a public health priority. Stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either due to a blockage or bleeding. This lack […]
Nereid : Third-largest moon of Neptune
Nereid: Third-largest moon of Neptune New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope suggest that Nereid may not have originated from the Kuiper Belt, as its crystalline water ice and unique spectral signature differ from known Kuiper Belt objects. Nereid is the third-largest moon of Neptune. It was discovered by Dutch astronomer Gerard Kuiper, who […]
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre : In News
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre : In News The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Apple iPhone users whose devices have been lost or stolen, according to an advisory issued by the agency. I4C has been established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to act as a nodal point […]
Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited
Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited: Hutti Gold Mines, the only functional gold mine in the country, earned a whopping ₹633.34 crores more in 2025-26, thanks to the skyrocketing price of gold in the world market. Hutti Gold Mines Company Limited (HGML) is a Government of Karnataka undertaking established in 1947. It has the unique distinction […]
