Global Methane Status Report, 2025: The recent Global Methane Status Report 2025 warns that crop-residue burning is turning India into a global methane hotspot. It is produced by the UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). It provides updates on global progress on methane mitigation and the remaining work needed to […]
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Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis Nigricans: Acanthosis Nigricans identification in early stages gives both children and adults a chance to detect prediabetes or diabetes before any major complications. It is a skin condition characterised by dark, velvety patches on skin folds. It can be obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and extremely rarely, in melanomas, stomach or liver […]
Meerut Bugle
Meerut Bugle: The Meerut Bugle has received a Geographical indication tag. It is a brass wind instrument common with the drills of armed forces and used in wars, ceremonies, and parades for decades. It is used to signal the start of movements or events, and carries a deep historical imprint. Meerut’s association with bugle-making dates […]
SARAL SIMS
SARAL SIMS: The Ministry of Steel has introduced a simplified registration facility called ‘SARAL SIMS’ under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), effective from November 21. It is a new system designed to simplify the process of registration for imports of small consignments under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). It is designed to ease […]
Index of Eight Core Industries October 2025
Index of Eight Core Industries October 2025: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) stayed unchanged at 162.4 in October 2025, the same as October 2024. Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production-volume index that measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural […]
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the YUVA AI for ALL Initiative to help everyone understand Artificial Intelligence. YUVA AI for ALL Initiative is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI Mission. It is a first-of-its-kind free course that […]
New Initiatives to Improve the Public Distribution System
New Initiatives to Improve the Public Distribution System: The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry recently launched several digital initiatives aimed at modernising warehousing operations, improving supply chain efficiency, and enhancing transparency across the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is an AI-based platform that allows Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries to share their feedback […]
17 Nation Join Blue NDC Challenge
17 Nation Join Blue NDC Challenge: 17 countries including France, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, and Singapore—have joined the Blue NDC Challenge at COP30, signalling a major global push to embed ocean-based climate solutions into national climate plans. A global initiative encouraging countries to integrate ocean-based climate actions into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris […]
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene: Researchers have identified Tetrachloroethylene commonly used in dry cleaning and household items that could lead to increased risk of liver diseases. It appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid having an ether-like odor. It is noncombustible and insoluble in water. Other names for tetrachloroethylene include perchloroethylene, PCE, perc, tetrachloroethene, and perchlor It breaks down […]
Viscose Staple Fibre
Viscose Staple Fibre: The Central Government has revoked the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirement for Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) with immediate effect. It is a natural and biodegradable fiber which has characteristics that are similar to cotton. It is produced by regenerating natural materials, such as cotton linter or wood pulp. It is made by […]
