News: The third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, Mangrol, is scheduled to be commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 October 2026. About ASW-SWC Mangrol Mangrol is the 3rd Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) of Indian Navy. Built by: It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi. Naming: It is named after Mangrol,… Continue reading ASW-SWC Mangrol
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‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das
News: Odisha paid tributes to Gopabandhu Das on his 149th birth anniversary, recognising his contributions to the freedom struggle, social reform, journalism and Odia literature. About ‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das Gopabandhu Das was a freedom fighter, social reformer, educationist, journalist and poet from Odisha. Early Life: Birth: He was born on 9 October 1877 in Suando village… Continue reading ‘Utkalmani’ Gopabandhu Das
Laver Cup
News: The ninth edition of the Laver Cup was held at the O2 Arena in London, where Team Europe defeated Team World 13–5 to reclaim the trophy. About Laver Cup Th Laver Cup is an annual man’s team tennis tournament. It features two teams, with six players representing Europe and six players representing the rest… Continue reading Laver Cup
Sarus Crane and All-India Sarus Crane Survey
News: The Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) has announced a nationwide survey to estimate the Sarus Crane population on October 9 and 10, 2026. About Sarus Crane The Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone) is the world’s tallest flying bird. It is India’s only resident breeding crane species. Habitat: It inhabits wetlands, marshes, shallow water bodies, grasslands… Continue reading Sarus Crane and All-India Sarus Crane Survey
PRASHAST Platform
News: Over 60,000 schools participated in a nationwide screening of an orientation module on inclusive education through the PRASHAST portal. About PRASHAST Platform PRASHAST stands for Pre-Assessment Holistic Screening Tool. It is a government initiative that helps identify, support, and track children with special educational needs, from early screening to inclusive education. Origin: It was… Continue reading PRASHAST Platform
Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
News: Changes in the breeding sites of the Slaty Egret in Botswana’s Okavango Delta have highlighted its role in monitoring ecosystem changes. About Slaty Egret The Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula) is a small, shy waterbird. Family: It belongs to the heron family. Habitat: It inhabits river floodplains, marshes and temporary shallow wetlands with short, emergent… Continue reading Slaty Egret (Egretta vinaceigula)
Nameri Tiger Reserve and Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) Framework
News: Nameri Tiger Reserve in Assam has received CA|TS Approved status after meeting the required standards for tiger conservation and protected area management. About Nameri Tiger Reserve Location: The Nameri Tiger Reserve is located in the northern part of Sonitpur district, Assam. Borders: It shares its northern boundary with Pakke Tiger Reserve and Doimara Reserve… Continue reading Nameri Tiger Reserve and Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) Framework
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
News: Two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, were released in the reserve on October 7, 2026, expanding the cheetah conservation project in Madhya Pradesh. About Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve The Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. It is spread across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. It covers parts… Continue reading Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)
News: Geopolitical disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea have highlighted India’s need for safer and diversified energy routes like Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC). About Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) The Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC) is also called the Chennai-Vladivostok Sea Route. It connects South India with Russia’s Far East. Origin: It was launched… Continue reading Eastern Maritime Corridor (EMC)
Zn-air Batteries and TTT-DHTD Material
News: Scientists have developed TTT-DHTD, a metal-free material that performs nearly as well as platinum in zinc-air batteries. About Zinc-air (Zn-air) Batteries A zinc-air battery is a metal-air electrochemical cell that generates electricity by oxidizing zinc using oxygen from the surrounding air. Anode (Zinc): A porous mass of zinc particles saturated with an alkaline electrolyte… Continue reading Zn-air Batteries and TTT-DHTD Material
