Palaeofires: Scientists have traced evidence of palaeofires (ancient wildfires) from the Permian Period (~250 million years ago) in the Godavari Basin. The team successfully distinguished between in situ (on-site) and ex situ (transported) charcoal, helping resolve a long-standing debate in geology regarding the origin of charcoal found in coal-bearing formations. Stratigraphic patterns (rock layering) revealed […]
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Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary: Public trespassing into the ecologically sensitive Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary (BWS) in Khanapur taluk continues unchecked, raising serious concerns among conservationists. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary spans over the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. It was declared as a wildlife sanctuary in December 2011. The sanctuary has been named after the Bhimgad […]
India-UK Free Trade Agreement
India-UK Free Trade Agreement: India and the UK have signed a India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking a significant step between the world’s 5th and 6th largest economies amid ongoing global trade volatility and tariff uncertainties. Key Highlights of the India-UK FTA: UK is India’s 4th largest export destination and India is UK’s 11th largest […]
Stratospheric Airship Platform
Stratospheric Airship Platform: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight trials of its Stratospheric Airship Platform at an altitude of around 17 km. During the flight, data from onboard sensors was collected for the development of high-fidelity simulation models for future high-altitude flights. It strengthens India’s earth observation and Intelligence, […]
Kerala has demanded changes to the Animal Birth Control
Kerala has demanded changes to the Animal Birth Control: Kerala has demanded changes to the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules as increasing stray dog attacks and rabies cases spark public health concerns.The Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, notified under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, regulate stray dog population control through sterilisation […]
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a strategic MoU with Rhenus Logistics India
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a strategic MoU with Rhenus Logistics India: The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has signed a strategic MoU with Rhenus Logistics India, a global logistics firm, to operate 100 cargo barges and pusher tugs across multiple national waterways, starting in late 2025. This aims to boost […]
Anak Krakatau volcano : New Study
Anak Krakatau volcano : New Study A new study reveals that Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano, which collapsed catastrophically in 2018 causing a deadly tsunami, showed warning signs years in advance. Anak Krakatau (“Child of Krakatoa”) is located in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. Volcano Type: Stratovolcano, Situated at the convergent boundary […]
Yangtze Finless Porpoise
Yangtze Finless Porpoise: Scientists use classical poems to map decline of Yangtze finless porpoise from Tang Period to People’s Republic of China.Chinese scientists have utilised classical Chinese poetry to reconstruct the historical distribution of the Yangtze finless porpoise, the only known freshwater porpoise species in the world. This study demonstrates the scientific use of ancient […]
Moody’s Cuts India’s 2025 GDP Forecast to 6.3% Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
Moody’s Cuts India’s 2025 GDP Forecast to 6.3% Amid Global Trade Uncertainty: Moody’s Ratings has revised India’s GDP growth forecast for the calendar year 2025 down to 6.3%, citing heightened global policy uncertainty, especially from the United States, persistent trade tensions, and increasing geopolitical risks as major contributing factors. The agency, however, retained its growth […]
Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket
Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket: Rohit Sharma, one of India’s most accomplished batters and the current red-ball captain, has officially announced his retirement from Test cricket. This decision, made just ahead of the highly anticipated India vs England Test series, marks the end of a roller-coaster journey in the longest format of the […]
