Why in the News? ● New Discovery: Marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel named Bascanichthys chepakakiensis. ● Location: The species was identified from Kakinada Fishing Harbour, Andhra Pradesh. ● Scientific Significance: It is only the second species of the genus Bascanichthys reported from Indian waters. BASCANICHTHYS CHEPAKAKIENSIS: ● Nomenclature: The name…
Why in the News? ● RBI Data: India recorded a Current Account Surplus (CAS) of 0.7% of GDP in the March quarter (Q4 FY26), lower than 1.4% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. ● Annual Position: For FY26, the Current Account Deficit (CAD) stood at $25.2 billion (0.6% of GDP), compared to $22.9…
Why in the News? ● Upcoming Summit: The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12–13, 2026. ● Delegate Visit: Representatives from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia, and other BRICS countries visited Indore ahead of the meeting to explore business networking opportunities and international trade cooperation. ● India’s Chairship:…
Why in the News? ● Official Launch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi. ● Digital Transformation: LPMS is a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at integrating operations across India’s land ports into a unified system, complementing maritime logistics infrastructure. ● Border Efficiency: The platform…
Why in the News? ● New Standards: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has issued the first-ever quality and safety standards for tea bags in India, establishing comprehensive quality standards for food safety and consumer protection. ● Chemical Ban: The standards prohibit the use of epichlorohydrin and chlorine bleaching in tea bags due to health…
Why in the News? ● Fleet Expansion: The Delhi Government has announced the induction of 2,800 new electric buses under the Centre’s PM E-DRIVE Scheme. ● Sustainable Mobility: The initiative aims to strengthen public transport connectivity and accelerate the transition towards clean and sustainable transportation. ● Largest E-Bus Fleet: Delhi already possesses the largest electric…
Why in the News? ● Atlas Release: The Delhi Bird Atlas was released on June 5, 2026, mapping the distribution and abundance of bird species across Delhi for the first time. ● Global Ranking: The atlas states that Delhi ranks second among world capitals in bird diversity, after Nairobi, demonstrating significant ecological value in global…
Why in the News? ● Survey Findings: The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows a decline in stunting among children from 35.5% to 29.3% at the national level, highlighting the need for improved nutritional security through functional foods and nutri-cereals. ● Mixed Outcomes: While severe wasting declined significantly from 7.7% to 5.2%, overall wasting…
Why in the News? ● Digital Milestone: The Department of Consumer Affairs highlighted the success of the e-Jagriti Platform in enabling online consumer dispute resolution with enhanced market access and quality standards. ● Virtual Access: The platform allows consumers and NRIs to file complaints and attend hearings without travelling to consumer commissions, facilitating business networking…
Why in the News? ● Digital Launch: Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the NZP Saathi App and Self-ticketing Kiosks at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. ● Visitor Convenience: The initiatives aim to enhance visitor experience through smart navigation, digital guidance, and seamless online ticket booking….