Candida tropicalis: ‘Candida tropicalis’, an important fungal pathogen in India and in many other parts of the world, has been found using chromosome alterations to resist common antifungal drugs such as fluconazole and voriconazole. Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast (fungus) that is part of the Candida genus. It is a human pathogen associated […]
Digital Payment Intelligence Platform : RBI
Digital Payment Intelligence Platform : RBI The Reserve Bank Of India has roped in major public and private sector banks to develop the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). It seeks to bolster fraud risk management by facilitating real-time intelligence sharing and gathering, thereby preventing fraudulent digital transactions. The institutional […]
Enhanced Rock Weathering
Enhanced Rock Weathering: Big business with tech giants, airlines and fast fashion firms lining up to buy carbon credits from enhanced rock weathering (ERW) projects. Enhanced Rock Weathering aims to speed up the natural capture and storage of carbon dioxide — a planet-warming greenhouse gas and also to turbocharge a natural geological process called weathering. […]
What Are Thirst Waves?
What Are Thirst Waves? Global warming is making the air thirstier, causing higher evaporative demand that dries out land and plants—a phenomenon called thirst waves. Thirstwave, a term coined by researchers Meetpal Kukal and Mike Hobbins, refers to a period of three or more consecutive days with extreme atmospheric evaporative demand—reflecting how “thirsty” the air […]
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan
Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has launched the Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA), the largest-ever tribal empowerment campaign, reaching over 1 lakh tribal villages across 31 States/UTs, including 207 PVTG districts. It follows a camp-based, community-driven model, involving district administrations, youth volunteers, CSOs, and tribal leaders. Dharti Aaba Janbhagidari Abhiyan (DAJA) […]
NITI Aayog India’s Data Imperative Report
NITI Aayog India’s Data Imperative Report: NITI Aayog released its report “India’s Data Imperative: The Pivot Towards Quality”, recommending urgent reforms to improve the quality of India’s public data ecosystem. India’s data ecosystem refers to the vast network of digital public infrastructure, platforms, and databases that power governance, welfare delivery, and financial inclusion across both […]
51st anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan’s historic “Total Revolution”
51st anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan’s historic “Total Revolution”: The 51st anniversary of Jayaprakash Narayan’s historic “Total Revolution” call (June 5, 1974) is being marked, highlighting its enduring influence on Indian politics.A holistic non-violent movement for socio-political transformation based on Gandhian ideals. Launched by: Jayaprakash Narayan (JP). Announced on June 5, 1974, at Gandhi Maidan, Patna. […]
Coffee Export Surge
Coffee Export Surge: India’s coffee exports surged over 25% in FY2025-26, continuing a record-breaking trend after 40% growth last year, according to the Coffee Board of India.India has recorded 25%+ export growth so far this year, after achieving US$1803 million in coffee exports in FY2024-25, up from US$1286 million in FY2023-24.India is the 7th largest […]
NATO 5% GDP Defence Spending Target
NATO 5% GDP Defence Spending Target: NATO members, at The Hague Summit, is expected to adopt a new 5% GDP defence spending target amid rising security concerns from Russia’s war in Ukraine.NATO countries will now aim to allocate 5% of their GDP on combined defence and security investments. New Target Structure: 3.5% GDP for core […]
ECoR Yatra’ App
ECoR Yatra’ App: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched the ‘ECoR Yatra’ mobile app, aimed at Rath Yatra 2025 pilgrims. Available now on the Google Play Store, this real-time digital solution provides comprehensive information on railway services, accommodations, and passenger amenities.With intuitive UI and multilingual support, it caters to a pan-India user base, ensuring […]
