Delhi joins National E-Vidhan Application Platform.

• About NeVA platform
  • Concept: NeVA is a work-flow system deployed on MeghRaj which helps the Chair of the House to conduct the proceedings of the House smoothly. 
    • Members can carry out their duties in the House efficiently in a Paperless manner.
  • Ministry: Developed by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs (MoPA).
• Key Features:
  • Device-Agnostic: Accessible to legislators anytime, anywhere, on smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.
  • Secure Digital Repository: Protects the confidentiality and integrity of legislative data.
  • Multilingual Support: Provides access in multiple languages to cater to India’s linguistic diversity.

APEDA facilitated first-ever export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore.

About Anthurium

• It is a vast group of beautiful blooming plants available in a wide range of colors. It is native to tropical America. 
• In India, it is one of the most important flowers cultivated in Mizoram.
• NASA has placed it in the list of air purifier plants as it purifies the surrounding air and removes harmful airborne chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens. 
• Mizoram organizes the annual “Anthurium Festival,” which promotes tourism and highlights the flower’s beauty and ornamental value

The nation pays tributes to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev on Shaheed Diwas.

About Shaheed Diwas

• March 23 is observed as Shaheed Diwas, or Martyr’s Day.
• The day commemorates the execution of three revolutionaries in 1931 for the murder of British police officer John Saunders.

Bhagat Singh

• He drew inspiration from Marx, Lenin, Trotsky, and Bakunin.
• He founded the Naujawan Bharat Sabha (Youth Society of India)

Sukhdev Thapar

• Sukhdev was a member of the HSRA (Hindustan Socialist Republican Association). 
• He organized revolutionary cells in parts of Northern India.

Rajguru

• Shivaram Hari Rajguru was a key member of the HSRA.

Researchers identified a new species of freshwater algae named ‘Sheathia rosemalayensis’.

About Sheathia rosemalayensis

• It was discovered in Rosemala, located in western ghats of Kerala, and has been named after the place where it was found.
• Sheathia species are extremely rare in India. Before this, only one other species was reported from the Himalayas.

Algae

• Algae are a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic and moist environments. 
• They range from microscopic phytoplankton to large seaweeds like kelp.
• Algae play a crucial role in ecosystems, producing oxygen and serving as the base of the aquatic food chain.

Vinod Kumar Shukla is selected for 59th Jnanpith Award. It is recognized as the highest literary award in India.

About Jnanpith Award

• The Jnanpith Award has been presented annually by Bharatiya Jnanpith since 1965 for outstanding contributions to Indian literature.
  • Bharatiya Jnanpith, established in 1944, is one of the premier literary organizations.
• Jnanpith Award, considered the highest literary award in India, given annually for the best creative literary output to writers in any of the 22 languages recognized by the Constitution of India.
• From 2013, works in English language were also considered
• Eligibility for the award is restricted to Indian citizens.

Venture capitalists are concerned about AI washing used by startups to secure funding.

About AI Washing

• AI washing is the practice of overstating or misrepresenting the use of AI in products, services or business strategies. 
• AI washing takes its name from greenwashing, which is when companies make false or misleading claims about positive impact they have on the environment.
• Examples of AI Washing: Mislabelling automation as AI, Superficial AI claims , Using buzzwords phrases like “AI-driven” etc.

Scientists have discovered the berkelocene, the first organometallic molecule to be characterized containing the heavy element berkelium.

About Organometallic molecule

• Molecules which contain a carbon-metal bond are known as organometallic compounds.
• They are unique because they combine the properties of both metals and organic (carbon-containing) molecules.
• Properties:
  • They are sensitive and can degrade when exposed to air or moisture.
  • These compounds can be stable under heat, but the exact temperature tolerance varies widely.
  • Some can conduct electricity, which is useful in electronic applications.
  • They often serve as catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

India has imposed anti-dumping duties on multiple Chinese goods.

About Anti-dumping Duties

• ​Definition: WTO defines anti-dumping duties as tariffs imposed by a domestic government on foreign imports that are priced below fair market value, a practice known as "dumping."
• Objective: To prevent unfair competition, protect domestic industries, and ensure fair trade practices by discouraging predatory pricing.
• WTO Rules on Anti-dumping
  • Allowed under Article VI of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) 1994.
  • Investigation must prove dumping, injury, and causal link before duties are imposed.
  • Measures should be temporary and reviewed periodically.