Stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI) is a geoengineering technique that involves injecting aerosols (tiny reflective particles), Read More …
Category: PRELIMS TERMINOLOGY
Stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI)
Zudpi jungle
In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India has ruled that approximately 86,000 hectares Read More …
Losgna Occidentalis
Recently, a new species of parasitic wasp, ‘Losgna Occidentalis’, was discovered in Chandigarh. (Source: TH)
Socotra Island
The United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organization have launched a comprehensive humanitarian initiative Read More …
ECINET App
The Election Commission of India is now introducing a streamlined, technology-driven system to provide timely Read More …
What is Fusarium graminearum?
On June 3, 2025, U.S. federal prosecutors charged two Chinese nationals with smuggling Fusarium graminearum Read More …
Sindoor Plant (Bixa orellana)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a ‘sindoor’ sapling at his residence on World Environment Day Read More …
Mount Etna
Recently, Mount Etna, Europe’s largest and most active volcano located on the east coast of Read More …
Actinobacteria
Researchers from the Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Tamil Nadu, have made a significant discovery Read More …
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India(SPMEPCI)
The Union Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued notification regarding detailed guidelines for the Read More …
Bharat Gen Initiative
Union Science and Technology Ministry launched ‘Bharat Gen’ which is India’s first-of-its-kind, indigenously developed, Artificial Read More …
Vitamin B9
A recent AIIMS study found that nearly 41% of urban adolescents in government schools across Read More …
Spirulina
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, one of India’s astronauts, will conduct exclusive food and nutrition-related experiments Read More …
Microalgae
As part of Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, one of India’s astronauts, Read More …
Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address (DHRUVA)
The Department of Posts has released a comprehensive policy document titled DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Read More …
Chief Economists Outlook
The May 2025 Chief Economists Outlook, released by World Economic Forum (WEF) explores key trends Read More …
Atoll of Okinotori
Japan has accused China of conducting unnotified maritime scientific research within its exclusive economic zone, Read More …
Stromatolites
Recently, a large outcrop of stromatolites — dating back 600 million years — were unearthed Read More …
Preah Vihear
A Cambodian soldier was killed after a brief exchange of gunfire with Thailand soldiers at Read More …
Dark Patterns
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi met with representatives from various e-commerce firms on Read More …
Bhukhi River
The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA), in collaboration with KRIDA and Global Kutch, has launched a Read More …
Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS)
The Union Cabinet on May 28 approved the continuation of the Interest Subvention (IS) component Read More …
Topological Materials
Indian scientists have discovered a new method to identify topological invariants in quantum materials—properties that Read More …
Stingless bees
A new study from Nagaland University highlights the significant agricultural potential of stingless bees, particularly Read More …
World Dugong Day
May 28 is celebrated every year as World Dugong Day. About Dugongs (Dugong dugon) Distribution Read More …