Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture: The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) has commenced in Rome, where global leaders will discuss strategies for conserving plant and forest genetic resources and release two major global reports.A permanent intergovernmental body that focuses on conserving and sustainably using […]
Category: Current Affairs
In-House Judicial Enquiry
In-House Judicial Enquiry: Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna has formed a three-member in-house inquiry panel to investigate allegations of cash recovery from the residence of Delhi High Court Judge Yashwant Varma.An internal mechanism to examine complaints against sitting High Court or Supreme Court judges for misconduct not meeting the threshold of impeachment. Established by […]
Uttarakhand Government Plans Ganga and Sharda River Corridors to Boost Religious Tourism
Uttarakhand Government Plans Ganga and Sharda River Corridors to Boost Religious Tourism: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has announced the development of corridors along the sacred Ganga and Sharda rivers to enhance religious tourism in the state. The initiative aims to improve infrastructure and facilities for pilgrims while preserving the state’s cultural and spiritual […]
Supreme Court Establishes National Task Force for Student Mental Health Concerns
Supreme Court Establishes National Task Force for Student Mental Health Concerns: The Supreme Court has set up a National Task Force (NTF) to address student mental health concerns. The court highlighted the need for a comprehensive and effective framework to tackle factors contributing to such incidents. The decision follows the tragic deaths of two IIT […]
Black Sea
Black Sea: US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine war and Black Sea ceasefire US and Russian officials are engaged in diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia to advance a broader ceasefire in Ukraine and negotiate a Black Sea maritime ceasefire. US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to broker peace, holding prior discussions with Ukrainian […]
Vikramshila University : In News
Vikramshila University: In News A decade after Nalanda University came up in the foothills of Rajgir, work is on to revive another ancient centre of learning in Bihar — Vikramshila. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is currently developing the ancient site of Vikramshila University to boost tourism. The Bihar government has identified 202.14 acres […]
DNA fingerprinting
DNA fingerprinting: DNA polymorphisms, through STR analysis and PCR, enable forensic breakthroughs in justice (exonerations, crime-solving) and historical revelations via ancient DNA extraction. DNA fingerprints are widely used in forensic science, ancestry tracing, and biological research. A DNA fingerprint is a unique genetic profile based on STR variations. It is created using Capillary Electrophoresis: DNA […]
IOS SAGAR
IOS SAGAR: The Indian Navy is set to participate in a large-scale multilateral maritime engagement exercise with African nations, titled ‘Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement’ (AIKEYME). Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar is a maritime security cooperation initiative in the Southwest Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Duration: April 5 to May 8, 2025. INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol […]
WEF UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025
WEF UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025: The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025 highlights the contributions of start-ups supported through WEF’s UpLink platform in driving innovation for climate action. Key Findings: In 2023-2024 UpLink-supported ventures have prevented 142,400 tonnes of carbon emissions. 140 million hectares of land and water ecosystems protected (nearly […]
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve: The number of big cats in the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) in the Nallamala forest area has increased from 74 in 2023 to 76 in 2024, as per the Annual Report on Status of Tigers, Prey and Other Mammals-2024. It is located in the Nallamala hill ranges (an offshoot […]
