American Foulbrood (AFB): Beekeepers have been warned to increase the biosecurity of their hives after an outbreak of American Foulbrood disease (AFB) was recently confirmed in Scotland. It is a fatal infectious disease of honey bee larvae, caused by a spore-forming bacterium called Paenibacillus larvae. While it only attacks larvae, AFB weakens the colony […]
Category: Current Affairs
Dark Patterns : Data
Dark Patterns : Data Indian consumers are losing an estimated ₹25,000 crore to ₹28,000 crore annually due to deceptive interface designs, commonly known as dark patterns, across online marketplaces, according to a recent report. Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, are deliberate design tactics that trick online users into making choices that aren’t always […]
Eechathalakenda incognita
Eechathalakenda incognita: A team of scientists recently discovered a new fish species named Eechathalakenda incognita from Western Ghats of Kerala. Eechathalakenda incognita is a new species of fish belonging to the cyprinid subfamily Torinae. It was discovered from various streams inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. The genus Eechathalakenda was originally established in 1999 for […]
Gharials : Hatchlings Released
Gharials : Hatchlings Released 31 Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) hatchlings have been released in the Bagaha area along the Gandak River in Bihar. Gharials is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia Order and Crocodylidae Family. The name ‘gharial’ comes from the Hindi word ghara, meaning pot or vessel, referring to the bulbous snout tip of […]
Tezpur Litchi
Tezpur Litchi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi (Litchi chinensis) from Assam to Dubai. Tezpur Litchi is one of Assam’s most celebrated horticultural products. It is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, bright-red appearance, distinctive aroma and superior eating quality. The region cultivates […]
National SC-ST Hub Scheme
National SC-ST Hub Scheme: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises is promoting inclusive entrepreneurship through the National SC-ST Hub Scheme. National SC-ST Hub Scheme was launched in 2016. It is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. It is aimed at capacity enhancement of Schedule Caste […]
11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog: The Prime Minister chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, emphasizing that India continues to progress steadily despite global uncertainty and instability. In a landmark moment for cooperative federalism, the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog witnessed participation from all 28 States and 5 Union […]
IMI-Resistant Mustard Through Mutation Breeding
IMI-Resistant Mustard Through Mutation Breeding: India is set to begin large-scale cultivation of Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) mustard hybrids during the 2026-27 rabi season to combat the parasitic weed Orobanche, aiming to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce India’s heavy reliance on edible oil imports. Mustard is India’s most crucial rabi oilseed crop, especially in arid northern […]
The Pink Saheli Cards
The Pink Saheli Cards: Reports indicate that many transgender persons in Delhi are facing difficulties in obtaining ‘Pink Saheli’ smart cards, despite being officially included as beneficiaries under the free bus travel scheme. The Pink Saheli Cards is a smart-card-based free bus travel scheme launched by the Delhi Government in March 2025 for women and […]
Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank)
Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a special dispensation allowing commercial banks to mobilize fresh three- to five-year Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B).FCNR(B) deposits are specialized, fixed-term foreign currency bank accounts opened in India by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).Unlike […]
