India’s 1st “Green Forge” Complex Inaugurated: India’s first-of-its-kind Green Forge Complex was inaugurated at National Agri-food & Biomanufacturing Institute (BRIC-NABI) (an Autonomous Institute of the Department of Biotechnology) in Mohali, marking a major step in agricultural biotechnology and genetically modified (GM) crop research. The facility was inaugurated during the National Conclave on BioE3 (Biotechnology for […]
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Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi
Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi, describing her patriotism and bravery as values that transcend social, caste and gender boundaries Rani Avanti Bai Lodhi was born on 16th August 1831 in Manakhedi village of Seoni district, Madhya Pradesh. Her father, Rao Jujhar Singh, was a zamindar, […]
India’s 7.8% GDP Growth Debate:
India’s 7.8% GDP Growth Debate: The MoSPI rejected claims that India’s Q1 FY 2026–27 real GDP growth of 7.8% was inflated, stating that estimates use the 2022–23 base year, Producer Price Indices (PPI), and double-deflation methodology. Real GDP reached ₹81.36 lakh crore (7.8% YoY growth), while nominal GDP reached ₹88.27 lakh crore (10.3% YoY growth). […]
Data Centre Boom & Climate Collision
Data Centre Boom & Climate Collision: Experts warned that India’s $200-billion data centre boom, projected to reach 6.5 GW by 2030, could worsen water scarcity, power constraints and urban heat, highlighting the need for a National Sustainability Framework. The collision between data centres and climate reality refers to the mounting structural mismatch between digital infrastructure […]
Pichavaram Mangroves
Pichavaram Mangroves: A comprehensive ecological-economic study conducted by the Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC), Bengaluru, valued the Pichavaram Mangrove Forest in Tamil Nadu at a total economic value (TEV) of ₹2,485.38 crore. Pichavaram Mangrove Forest is one of the largest and most ecologically vital estuarine mangrove ecosystems in India, spanning approximately 1,478.64 hectares. […]
Reverse Vaccinology
Reverse Vaccinology: A team of British scientists have taken an important first step in developing vaccine against pneumonia by using reverse vaccinology. Reverse Vaccinology is an emerging concept in the field of vaccine development. It is defined as an innovative approach to vaccine development that utilizes bioinformatics and computational analysis. It identifies potential vaccine targets […]
Limiting Overshoot Report
Limiting Overshoot Report: A new Limiting Overshoot report suggests the world will likely “overshoot”, or temporarily breach, the 1.5°C target of warming above preindustrial temperatures within the next few years. It is released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It has for the first time, set out an overshoot, peak and decline pathway, warning […]
26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit: The 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State (CHS) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and the inaugural “SCO Plus” meeting were held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Marking the 25th anniversary of the SCO, the summit was chaired by Kyrgyzstan under the theme, “25 Years of the SCO: Together […]
Banks Seek CRR Cut on Green Deposits
Banks Seek CRR Cut on Green Deposits: In a significant move to accelerate India’s transition towards a net-zero economy, public sector banks have approached the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) seeking a reduction in the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) applicable to green deposits. Banks have advocated for an initial CRR reduction of up to 100 […]
Water Hyacinth Menace in Vembanad Lake
Water Hyacinth Menace in Vembanad Lake: The State Wetland Authority Kerala (SWAK) is launching a one-month pilot project at Kumarakom, Kerala, to control the spread of invasive water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) in Vembanad Lake using robotic technology. The project is being implemented under the National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Ecosystems (NPCA) of the Ministry […]
