ECINET: In a significant step towards streamlining electoral services, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will be launching a single-point digital platform called ECINET. ECINET is a single-point digital platform being developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI). It is a new user-friendly digital interface for the electors and other stakeholders such as the […]
Tag: 6th May 2025
Ghassem Basir Missile
Ghassem Basir Missile: Iran recently unveiled a new solid-fuel ballistic missile named Ghassem Basir. Ghassem Basir Missile is a new medium-range ballistic missile (MRBM) developed by Iran. It is designed to strike targets located more than 1,200 kilometers The missile’s length is estimated to be approximately 11 meters, with an overall weight of roughly 7 […]
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz Island: The US President recently directed his administration to rebuild and enlarge Alcatraz, the infamous prison that has been shuttered for more than 60 years on a remote California island off the coast of San Francisco. Alcatraz Island, also known as ‘The Rock,’ a rocky island in San Francisco Bay, off the coast of […]
Sanjay Gandhi National Park : Census
Sanjay Gandhi National Park : Census A recent census reveals at least 54 leopards in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, highlighting coexistence of wildlife amid urbanization and conservation efforts. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is a large protected area near Borivali in the northern part of Mumbai. It is situated partly in Thane District and in […]
India has released its first genome-edited rice varieties
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
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
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
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?
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
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, […]
