Inter State Transmission System: About 26 gigawatt of renewable energy (RE) projects are expected to be impacted with the end of waiver on inter-State transmission system (ISTS) charges provided for solar and wind projects, according to Crisil Ratings. It is a high-voltage power transmission network that enables electricity to flow seamlessly across state borders in […]
Tag: 7th Aug 2025
Legal Insanity
Legal Insanity: The Chhattisgarh High Court recently acquitted a man of double murder due to legal insanity, highlighting the importance of mental state in trials. It is a term used to describe a mental state that is severe enough to prevent a person from having legal capacity and excuses them from criminal responsibility. It is […]
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : Extension
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana : Extension The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration drive for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) till 15 August, 2025. It is a centrally sponsored scheme under Mission Shakti’s sub-scheme ‘Samarthya’, providing direct financial assistance through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. It […]
Smithophis leptofasciatus : New Species Of Rain Snake
Smithophis leptofasciatus : New Species Of Rain Snake A team of researchers from Mizoram University recently discovered a new species of rain snake named Smithophis leptofasciatus. It is a new species of rain snake belonging to the genus Smithophis. The species name leptofasciatus is derived from Greek and Latin, meaning “narrow-banded,” referencing its distinctive dorsal […]
District Flood Severity Index
District Flood Severity Index: Researchers from IIT Delhi and IIT Gandhinagar have developed a District Flood Severity Index. Key findings of District Flood Severity Index: Patna turns out to be number one on the index followed by many districts in the Indo-Gangetic Plain and in Assam. Thiruvananthapuram is number one in terms of flooding events, […]
Biochar
Biochar: The Indian carbon market set to be launched in 2026, CO2 removal technologies such as biochar are expected to play a crucial role. Biochar is a type of charcoal rich in carbon and is produced from agricultural residue and organic municipal solid waste. It offers a sustainable alternative to manage waste and capture carbon. […]
Sunflower Star Fish
Sunflower Star Fish: Scientists have found the culprit of a mysterious disease which started killing off sunflower starfish in droves — more than 5 billion are estimated to have died since 2013 is a bacterium called Vibrio pectenicida. The Sunflower Sea Star (Pycnopodia helianthoides) is among the largest and fastest sea stars in the world. […]
Seabuckthorn and Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat
Seabuckthorn and Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat: Seeds of seabuckthorn and Himalayan Tartary Buckwheat from Ladakh have been sent to the International Space Station (ISS) by NASA’s Crew-11 mission as part of the “Emerging Space Nations’ Space for Agriculture & Agriculture for Space” payload. The seeds will return to Earth with NASA’s Crew-10 mission. The experiment aims […]
Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty
Russia has formally withdrawn from the 1987 Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty: INF Treaty (1987): Signed by the US and the Soviet Union, it banned all ground-launched ballistic and cruise missiles with a range of 500–5,500 km. It aimed to reduce nuclear threat and promote global arms control.The US exited the INF Treaty in 2019, […]
Sarnath Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage
Sarnath Nominated for UNESCO World Heritage: India has officially nominated the ‘Ancient Buddhist Site, Sarnath for the UNESCO World Heritage List under the 2025–26 nomination cycle. Sarnath has been on UNESCO’s “tentative list” since 1998.Sarnath, located near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is a major Buddhist pilgrimage site where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dhammachakkappavattana) after […]
