Kopi Luwak: A recent study revealed that civet-processed Robusta coffee, known as Kopi Luwak, differs significantly from naturally harvested Robusta beans in its fatty acid composition and total fat content, providing new scientific insight into the unique aroma and flavour that make it famous. Kopi Luwak, also known as Civet Coffee, is one of the […]
Category: Current Affairs
Leachate
Leachate: Environmentalists, wildlife activists, and locals recently sought immediate intervention by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change into the recurring illegal discharge of highly toxic, untreated leachate into the Aravalis. Leachate is a highly toxic and contaminated liquid usually generated from municipal landfills. This toxic liquid accumulates at the bottom of the […]
Pseudorhombus bahudaensis : New Fish Species
Pseudorhombus bahudaensis : New Fish Species A team of researchers from the Estuarine Biology Regional Centre of the Zoological Survey of India recently discovered a new fish species named Pseudorhombus bahudaensis in the Bahuda estuary in Odisha. Pseudorhombus bahudaensis is a new species of flounder fish. It was discovered in the Bahuda estuary in Odisha. […]
Mahe- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Mahe- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: The Mahe Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) was delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC). It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi. It was named after the historic port town in the Union Territory […]
Project Arunank
Project Arunank: The Project Arunank of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) marked its 18th Raising Day. Project Arunank has been implemented since 2008 by the Border Roads Organization (BRO) in Arunachal Pradesh. The name of the Project has been conceived from the name of the State of Arunachal Pradesh. Objective is to provide vital connectivity […]
Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme
Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme: The World Trade Organization credits India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) scheme for boosting exports from the poorest nations It was initiated in 2008 and offers Least Developed Countries (LDCs) preferential access to the Indian market. The DFTP scheme aims to boost LDCs’ economic growth, diversify exports, and strengthen trade The […]
Network Survey Vehicle
Network Survey Vehicle: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that it will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) in 23 states. Network Survey Vehicle is a specialized infrastructure management tool comprising vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems. These vehicles systematically collect data on road inventory and condition of National Highways. […]
Children’s Booker Prize
Children’s Booker Prize: The Booker Prize Foundation announced the launch of the Children’s Booker Prize, a new global award for fiction written for children aged 8 to 12, to debut in 2027 with a prize. The Children’s Booker Prize is a new global literary award recognising fiction written for children aged 8–12 years, either in […]
India to Host Commonwealth Games 2030
India to Host Commonwealth Games 2030: India is set to host the centenary edition of the Commonwealth Games (CWG) in 2030, with Ahmedabad chosen as the proposed venue, marking a key step in its bid for the 2036 Olympics. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 (Delhi). India has a strong CWG record, finishing 4th […]
India Forex Reserves : Surged
India Forex Reserves: Surged India’s foreign exchange reserves surged by billion, crossing the billion mark for the first time, mainly due to a sharp rise in gold reserves valued at over billion.The rise was driven by RBI’s gold purchases and an increase in global gold prices, while foreign currency assets slightly declined by billion amid […]
