Mariangela Hungria, a Brazilian microbiologist, was awarded the 2025 World Food Prize for her groundbreaking work in biological nitrogen fixation, which has helped reduce dependence on chemical fertilizers. Her innovations led to Brazil’s “Micro Green Revolution,” greatly enhancing crop yields and reducing input costs. ABOUT THE MICRO GREEN REVOLUTION The Micro Green Revolution is an…
Why in News? India and Australia have announced the Australia–India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS), replacing the 2020 Framework Arrangement on Cyber and Cyber Enabled Critical Technology Cooperation. The new framework seeks to deepen bilateral cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains, digital infrastructure, and defence research under the…
A Uniform Civil Code (UCC) refers to a set of laws that apply equally to all citizens of a country, irrespective of their religious beliefs. The idea is to have a common civil code for everyone, ensuring that issues like marriage, divorce, maintenance, inheritance, adoption, and succession are governed by the same legal framework. The…
On February 28, 2025, a powerful avalanche struck near Mana Pass in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district, resulting in the deaths of at least four construction workers and leaving five others missing. The workers were involved in a Border Roads Organisation (BRO) project focused on widening and resurfacing a highway close to the India-Tibet border. The avalanche,…
On the eve of India’s 76th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Padma Awards 2025 upon 139 distinguished individuals for their exceptional and distinguished service in various fields. The awards ceremony, held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, recognized contributions across art, literature, medicine, public affairs, sports, and more. ABOUT PADMA AWARDS The Padma Awards are…
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a State Visit to Seychelles, during which both countries signed several agreements to strengthen cooperation in maritime security, defence, digital connectivity, development partnership, healthcare, capacity building, and blue economy. The visit also marked 50 years of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles. Key Highlights of the…
