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Scientists recently captured rare footage of sharks living inside the Kavachi volcano, located near the Solomon Islands. This discovery challenges previous assumptions about marine life surviving in extreme volcanic environments. About Kavachi Volcano The Kavachi Volcano is a shallow submarine volcano in the South Pacific Ocean, situated south of the remote Vangunu Island in the Solomon Islands. Geological Significance It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a tectonically

Bharat Taxi Initiative

The Government of India recently launched the Bharat Taxi initiative, a first-of-its-kind cooperative-driven national ride-hailing platform designed to empower drivers and enhance citizen-focused mobility services. About the Bharat Taxi Initiative The initiative is government-supported and developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation in collaboration with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD). It is India’s first cooperative taxi network, allowing drivers t

Ponduru Khadi

The Geographical Indications Registry has granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Ponduru Khadi, a traditional handspun and handwoven cotton fabric from Andhra Pradesh. About Ponduru Khadi Origin: Ponduru village, Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Local Name: Patnulu. Material Used: Hill cotton, punasa cotton, or red cotton, all indigenous to the Srikakulam region. Production Process: Entirely manual, from cleaning the cotton to spinning and weaving

Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Recently, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has taken cognizance of information filed against IndiGo Airlines in connection with the recent flight disruptions in the aviation sector. The matter is being examined from the perspective of possible anti-competitive practices and consumer interest. About the Competition Commission of India The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is a statutory body established in March 2009 under the Competition Act, 2002. The primary objective