Isobutanol: The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is working to explore the possibility of blending 10% isobutanol with diesel, Union Minister for Transport said recently. Isobutanol , also called isobutyl alcohol, is an alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀O and one of the four isomers of butanol. It is a clear, colorless liquid with […]
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Perpetual Bonds
Perpetual Bonds: Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd (IREDA) recently said it has raised ₹453 crore at 7.70% per annum through its second issue of Perpetual Bonds, a step that strengthens its capital base for financing green energy projects. It is a fixed-income security that has no maturity date and theoretically pays interest forever. The […]
National Forest Martyrs Day 2025
National Forest Martyrs Day 2025: Tributes were paid to Forest Department personnel who died while engaged in conservation works during the National Forest Martyrs Day, observed recently. It is observed annually on September 11th in India to honor the sacrifices of those who have laid down their lives in defense of the country’s forests and […]
Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka : New Species Of Gecko
Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka : New Species Of Gecko A new species of bent-toed gecko, recorded from the montane forests of central Assam. Cyrtodactylus vanarakshaka is a bent-toed gecko belongs to the Cyrtodactylus khasiensis group. It was spotted from the forested slopes of Dima Hasao’s Jatinga, a unique ecological transition zone within the Barail Hills. It has […]
All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) & Situation Assessment Survey
All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) & Situation Assessment Survey: The All India Debt and Investment Survey (AIDIS) and the Situation Assessment Survey (SAS) of Agricultural Households are scheduled to be conducted from July 2026 to June 2027. The AIDIS is one of India’s most significant surveys on household finance. Its origins go back […]
India–Mauritius Special Economic Package
India–Mauritius Special Economic Package: Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam visited Varanasi, where India announced a USD 680 million Special Economic Package covering health, infrastructure, maritime security, and education. Highlights: USD 680 Million Package: Includes grants and line of credit for health, infrastructure, and maritime projects. Construction of New Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam National Hospital, first Jan Aushadhi […]
Acharya Vinoba Bhave
Acharya Vinoba Bhave: Prime Minister of India paid homage to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary (11 September 2025).He Was revered as National Teacher of India and spiritual successor of Mahatma Gandhi.He was Eminent philosopher, reformer, linguist, and advocate of Sarvodaya (welfare of all). He was known as the leader who gave India the […]
Border Wing Home Guards (BWHGs)
Border Wing Home Guards (BWHGs): MHA is considering raising Border Wing Home Guards (BWHGs) along the China border, on the lines of their deployment along the India–Pakistan border. It is a voluntary auxiliary force drawn from local civilian population living in border areas. It Acts as support to Army and border guarding forces during emergencies, […]
NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected the strongest potential biosignatures on Mars
NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected the strongest potential biosignatures on Mars: NASA’s Perseverance rover has detected the strongest potential biosignatures(A biosignature is any object, chemical, or structure that may have biological origin — formed or influenced by living organisms.) yet on Mars, in a rock sample nicknamed Cheyava Falls from the Sapphire Canyon region. Sapphire […]
Light-based computers (Optical computers)
Light-based computers (Optical computers): Researchers from Tampere University (Finland) and Université Marie et Louis Pasteur (France) found that intense light pulses in optical fibres can perform AI tasks faster and with lower energy use than conventional computers.Light-based computers, or optical computers, use photons (light particles) instead of electrons to process information. They promise ultra-fast, energy-efficient, […]
