World's 1st Pink Bollworm-Resistant GM Cotton
Posted in Science & Technology Biotechnology

World’s 1st Pink Bollworm-Resistant GM Cotton

The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) has created the world’s first genetically modified cotton resistant to pink bollworm.

Posted in Economy ICT

Online Gaming Sector in India

 The judiciary brought attention back on the need to deregulate the online gaming sector through a 2025 Supreme Court stay order on the Union government’s retrospective GST demand on the sector. 

Posted in Protected Sites Environment

Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary

Drying of Tamulidoba Beel in Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is a growing concern.

Posted in World Affairs Defence International Groupings

Conference of Intelligence and Security Chiefs | Raisina Dialogue | Five Eyes Alliance

Amid global uncertainties, spy chiefs from across world converge in Delhi

Posted in Species in news Environment

Caracal

Recently, first photographic record of Caracal was shared from Rajasthan’s Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 19 March 2025

IUCN Green List, PM Internship Scheme, Microprocessors, Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Bureau of Indian Standards

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 18 March 2025

Melioidosis, Saffron Crop, Reinsurance, Ramadevara Betta Hill, Houthi Rebels

Mangroves
Posted in Species in news Environment

Mangroves

T.N.’s mangrove cover grows to 9,039 ha in 2024, has significant carbon stock: report

Piliphit Tiger Reserve
Posted in Protected Sites Environment

Piliphit Tiger Reserve

Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) is set to become a new sanctuary for rhinos from Nepal.

Carbon Credits Trading Scheme
Posted in Environment Schemes and Initiatives Environment

Carbon Credits Trading Scheme

The government proposes to implement its own version of a carbon credit trading scheme (CCTS) around mid-2026.

Listing of Scheduled Tribes
Posted in Social Sector Polity Vulnerable Section

Listing of Scheduled Tribes

Current procedure for inclusion of communities in Scheduled Tribes list adequate, Centre tells Rajya Sabha

Web 3
Posted in Science & Technology ICT

Web 3

India is poised to surpass the USA and emerge as the world’s largest Web3 developer community by 2028.