Lyriothemis abrahami : New species of dragonfly A new species of dragonfly, Lyriothemis abrahami, which was previously misidentified as Lyriothemis flava due to superficial similarities, has been officially documented. It is a new species of dragonfly discovered in Kerala. It breeds in small water pools in tree holes. It exhibits strong dimorphism, with males featuring […]
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Kamchatka Peninsula : Five earthquakes struck
Kamchatka Peninsula : Five earthquakes struck As many as five earthquakes struck near the coast of the Kamchatka peninsula region in the far east of Russia. It lies in far eastern Russia, between the Sea of Okhotsk on the west and the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea on the east. It is one of the […]
INVICTUS Research Programme
INVICTUS Research Programme: It is a research programme with the goal of developing hypersonic technologies applicable to future reusable vehicles capable of horizontal launch. It is funded through ESA’s General Support Technology Programme(GSTP) and Technology Development Element (TDE) It is a fully reusable experimental aerospace vehicle capable of flying at Mach 5 (five times the […]
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 report, offers a 10-year outlook on global agricultural and fish markets to guide evidence-based policymaking. Global cereal production is expected to grow at 1.1% annually, driven largely by yield increases (0.9% per year). […]
India Becomes Global Leader In Fast Payments : IMF Report
India Becomes Global Leader In Fast Payments : IMF Report: India has become the global leader in real-time payments as UPI processed 18.39 billion transactions in June 2025, according to an IMF-supported report. It is Jointly developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and FIS Global, this Fast Payments Report 2025 analyses global public digital […]
Codex Alimentarius
Codex Alimentarius: India’s millet standard and leadership in Codex committees were appreciated at the 88th Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC88) in Rome. Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally recognized food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice. It promotes food safety, consumer protection, and fair-trade practices in international food commerce. Established in: 1963 by FAO and […]
Marungur Excavation
Marungur Excavation: The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) has completed the Marungur excavation in Cuddalore district, unearthing a habitation-cum-burial site dating from the Iron Age to Early Historic Period.A multidisciplinary archaeological excavation aimed at uncovering prehistoric settlements and burial systems spanning the Iron Age to Early Historic period, led by the TNSDA.Located in […]
Cy-TB Skin Test
Cy-TB Skin Test: Kerala has introduced the Cy-TB skin test as a simplified tool for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) detection under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).Cy-TB is a new-generation intradermal skin test developed to detect latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in individuals. Unlike traditional tests like the Mantoux test or IGRA blood test, Cy-TB uses […]
Kashi Declaration
Kashi Declaration: The Youth Spiritual Summit concluded in Varanasi with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration, setting a national roadmap for youth-led action against drug abuse. The Kashi Declaration is a national action plan adopted at the Youth Spiritual Summit to combat substance abuse through youth and spiritual leadership. It emphasizes a multi-dimensional, culturally rooted […]
Guryul Ravine Fossil Site
Guryul Ravine Fossil Site: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has warned of severe threats to the Guryul Ravine fossil site in Kashmir due to ongoing quarrying and land diversion.Guryul Ravine is a 260-million-year-old geological fossil site, capturing Earth’s greatest mass extinction—the Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB). It offers unmatched insight into ancient climate change and evolutionary […]
