The second edition of SheLeads, UN Women’s flagship workshop for women leaders was inaugurated recently. This event follows the landmark Women’s Reservation Act, 2023, which mandates 33% reservation...
India’s Parliament passed two key maritime laws in 2025 to modernise the shipping sector. The Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, and the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2024,...
The crop protection chemicals sector in India is witnessing changes in 2025. The growing scarcity of farm labour is driving demand for herbicides. These chemicals help control weeds...
India is preparing to launch its carbon market in 2026. Biochar, a carbon-rich charcoal made from agricultural and organic waste, is poised to be a key technology for...
The discovery of deposit of Nickel, Copper, and Platinum Group Elements (Ni-Cu-PGE) in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district marks a key development in India’s resource sector. Awarded to Deccan Gold...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) launched the ICMR-SHINE Initiative recently. This nationwide student outreach programme targets school students from Classes 9 to 12. It aims to...
11. Smithophis leptofasciatus, that was recently seen in news, belongs to which species? [A] Ant[B] Spider[C] Snake[D] Frog Show Answer Correct Answer: C [Snake] Notes:A new species of...
India faces a massive challenge in financing its climate goals. The country aims for net zero emissions by 2070. Achieving this requires $10 to $12.5 trillion in investment...
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced two major features on its Retail Direct platform in August 2025. These are the Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) for Treasury Bills...
The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) has developed a groundbreaking biological solution to protect teak plantations from the destructive teak defoliator moth (Hyblaea puera). This pest has caused...
