Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System: The soil tests in Kuttanad paddy fields which are part of Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System in Kerala showed increased level of aluminium concentrations in paddy fields. It is unique and the only system in India that favours rice cultivation below sea level. The Kuttanad system is a complex mosaic of […]
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GhostPairing
GhostPairing: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory about an active threat campaign which targets WhatsApp users by using a new technique called GhostPairing. GhostPairing is a type of WhatsApp attack where hackers secretly link their own device to a victim’s WhatsApp account. It gives hackers almost full access without the […]
The Government of India will set up a Bureau of Port Security
The Government of India will set up a Bureau of Port Security: The Central Government has decided to establish a Bureau of Port Security (BoPS). The new body will enhance security at ports and on vessels through better coordination, intelligence sharing, and risk-based security planning. The decision comes at a time when India’s ports are […]
Autophagy
Autophagy: Researchers have uncovered a surprising player in autophagy process that can pave the way for developing therapies for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. It is a key biological process where cells clear out damaged and unwanted materials. The autophagy pathway, which removes damaged material and defends against infections, is disrupted in diseases […]
PM Modi To Inaugurates New Terminal at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
PM Modi To Inaugurates New Terminal at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati in Assam, on December 20, 2025. The inauguration marks a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure in Northeast India and is expected to significantly boost connectivity, […]
Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs)
Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs): The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) recently rolled out a Request for Proposal (RfP) to establish Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs) at select academic institutions across India. It is an initiative of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at creating […]
Doppler Weather Radar
Doppler Weather Radar: The Minister of State for Earth Science informed that there are currently 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) across the country to survey weather patterns and forecast. A Doppler radar is a specialized radar that uses the Doppler effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance. These radar systems can provide […]
Jammu & Kashmir Gets Its First Gen Z Post Office
Jammu & Kashmir Gets Its First Gen Z Post Office: Jammu & Kashmir has achieved an important milestone in the modernization of public services with the launch of its first Gen Z Post Office at the AIIMS Vijaypur campus. This initiative reflects the changing approach of Department of Posts towards making postal services more digital, […]
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund: In response to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying responded that the amount of loan sanctioned under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is ₹ 10,320 Crores. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is a central sector scheme under the […]
BharatNet Project : In News
BharatNet Project : In News The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha recently, said that BharatNet is being implemented in a phased manner to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs). BharatNet Project is an ambitious project of the Government of […]
