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India has released its first genome-edited rice varieties

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India has released its first genome-edited rice varieties: India has released its first genome-edited rice varieties namely ‘DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala)’ and ‘Pusa DST Rice 1’ aimed at enhancing yields, climate resilience, and resource efficiency without introducing foreign DNA. They have been developed by ICAR using advanced CRISPR-Cas9 genome-editing technology. No foreign DNA is introduced, […]

Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) Regulation, 2025

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Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) Regulation, 2025: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) notified the Biological Diversity (Access to biological Resources and Knowledge Associated thereto and Fair and Equitable Sharing of Benefits) Regulation 2025 to ensure fair benefit sharing from the use of biological resources. Key Highlights of the Biological Diversity (Access and Benefit Sharing) […]

Metal-Free Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Production

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Metal-Free Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Production: Indian researchers have developed a metal-free catalyst for hydrogen fuel production using mechanical energy, marking a major breakthrough in clean energy innovation.This aligns with India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission and advances sustainable hydrogen technology.Metal-Free Catalyst for Hydrogen Fuel Production is a donor-acceptor covalent organic framework (COF) that functions as […]

Nabakalebara Ritual

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Nabakalebara Ritual: The recent inauguration of the Digha Jagannath Temple in West Bengal has sparked controversy over its designation as “Jagannath Dham” and allegations of using leftover sacred wood from Puri’s Nabakalebara ritual for idol-making.Nabakalebara (meaning “new body”) is a sacred ritual associated with Lord Jagannath’s idols in Puri, Odisha.It involves the replacement of wooden […]

What is the PoC?

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What is the PoC? The UIDAI, in collaboration with NIC and NTA, conducted a successful Proof of Concept (PoC) of Aadhaar-based face authentication during NEET-UG 2025 to strengthen exam security and prevent impersonation.PoC is a pilot test using Aadhaar-linked face authentication to verify candidates in real-time during NEET-UG 2025. Developed By: Unique Identification Authority of […]

Orange Economy

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Orange Economy: Prime Minister of India championed the ‘orange economy’ at the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 in Mumbai, urging global companies to “Create in India, Create for the World.”The orange economy, also called the creative economy, includes economic activities driven by culture, art, media, innovation, and intellectual property.It spans film, music, […]

Organization of Islamic Cooperation : raised concerns over the tense situation between India and Pakistan

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Organization of Islamic Cooperation : raised concerns over the tense situation between India and Pakistan In its recent statement, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) raised concerns over the tense situation between India and Pakistan and called for restraint and dialogue.Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) is the second largest intergovernmental organisation after the United Nations, […]

69th Foundation Day of the Enforcement Directorate

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69th Foundation Day of the Enforcement Directorate: The 69th Foundation Day of the Enforcement Directorate (ED), held in New Delhi, reaffirmed the agency’s pivotal role in combating economic offences and money laundering, as India strives toward the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Established on 1st May 1956, as the ‘Enforcement Unit’ under the Department of […]