India and Nepal Launch UPI-NPI Cross-Border Remittance Service: India and Nepal have launched the cross border peer to peer remittance mechanism which directly linking India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with the Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI). It will officially operationalized on 6th of June, 2026. This initiative enables the citizens of both the countries to […]
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World Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%
World Bank Raises India’s FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.6%: The World Bank has revised the India’s GDP growth forecast upward to around 6.6% for FY2026-27 and it showcases the confidence in the country’s resilient domestic demand and also improving the export prospects. The World Bank has has also increased the its projection for FY2027-28 to […]
RISA: Timeless Tribal
RISA: Timeless Tribal The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through the Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED), recently unveiled a dedicated premium signature brand, ‘’RISA – Timeless Tribal’’. RISA: Timeless Tribal is a dedicated premium brand for tribal textiles, embroideries, and handicrafts. It was launched by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, through the Tribal […]
International Labour Conference
International Labour Conference: The Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, Switzerland. International Labour Conference is the supreme deliberative and decision making body of the International Labour Organization. The Conference meets annually, bringing together tripartite delegations from the Organization’s […]
C-295 Aircraft
C-295 Aircraft: The Indian Air Force (IAF) said that the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden flight. C-295 Aircraft is a new-generation medium tactical military transport aircraft. It is a reliable and highly versatile tactical transport that is tailored for missions that range from carrying troops and cargo, maritime patrol, airborne […]
Epichlorohydrin
Epichlorohydrin: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has implemented strict standards for tea bags, prohibiting harmful chemicals like epichlorohydrin. Epichlorohydrin is an epoxide in which one of the methyl hydrogens is substituted by chlorine. It is a volatile and flammable, clear, colorless, liquid, chlorinated cyclic ether with an irritating, chloroform-like odor. It emits toxic fumes […]
Pseudocapritermes novus
Pseudocapritermes novus: Researchers recently discovered a new species of soil-dwelling termite named Pseudocapritermes novus within the lush forests of West Bengal. Pseudocapritermes novus is a new species of soil-dwelling termite. It was discovered during an exploration of the Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary, West Bengal. It is different from the usual termites that are destructive in nature. […]
American Foulbrood (AFB)
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 […]
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 […]
