News: India’s advanced Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan was launched at Kolkata, marking progress in indigenous oceanographic research capabilities. About Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan is an all-weather, multidisciplinary ocean research vessel. Nodal Ministry: It has been developed under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES). User Agency: The… Continue reading Ocean Research Vessel (ORV) Sagar Manthan
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Global Dryland Congress 2026
News: The Global Dryland Congress 2026 will be held in New Delhi from September 10 to 12, bringing together over 800 participants. About Global Dryland Congress 2026 Global Dryland Congress 2026 is a three-day global event promoting sustainable and climate-resilient dryland agriculture. Theme: “Transforming Dryland Agriculture with South-South Cooperation” Held at: It will be held… Continue reading Global Dryland Congress 2026
Red-naped Ibises
News: A new study in Udaipur found diverse bacteria, including multidrug-resistant strains, in red-naped ibis faeces. About Red-naped Ibises Red-naped Ibis’ scientific name is Pseudibis papillosa. It is commonly known as the Indian Black Ibis. Habitat: It prefers drier habitats, including dry agricultural fields, fallow lands and scrub forests, rather than depending strictly on wetlands.… Continue reading Red-naped Ibises
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
News: JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, claimed as India’s first mainstream plug-in hybrid SUV. About Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) A PHEV uses an electric motor and internal combustion engine (ICE), with a rechargeable battery that can be charged externally. Working Mechanism: Electric operation: The vehicle generally runs on electric… Continue reading Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Solani River
News: The Uttar Pradesh government submitted a Solani River floodplain demarcation report to the NGT on September 7, 2026. About Solani River Origin: The Solani River originates in the Himalayan foothills near Dehradun. Course: It flows through Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Confluence: It joins the Banganga River upstream of Shukratal. Current Issues: Floodplain Demarcation: The… Continue reading Solani River
Bornean Orangutan
News: Wildfires in Kalimantan affected 60.2% of Bornean orangutan habitat, putting its food sources, nesting trees and habitat connectivity at risk. About Bornean Orangutan The Bornean orangutan is a great ape that naturally occurs in Borneo. Species Types: There are three recognized orangutan species – Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans. Habitat and Distribution: The Bornean orangutan lives… Continue reading Bornean Orangutan
Tibetan Plateau
News: Rising temperatures caused glacier retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, linked to the August 26 glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border. About Tibetan Plateau Tibetan Plateau is a vast, high-elevation plateau in Asia. Other Names: It is called the “Roof of the World” and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Location and extension: It lies in southwestern China. It… Continue reading Tibetan Plateau
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
News: The U.K. has recognised India’s CCTS for carbon pricing relief under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). About Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is a mechanism designed to reduce GHG emissions through carbon pricing. It laid the foundation for the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by establishing its institutional framework. Legal… Continue reading Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
India joins Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security and Bharat 6G Mission
News: India has joined a US-led initiative with 25 other countries to shape the development and security of next-generation 6G networks. About India joins Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security ‘Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security’ is an international initiative for 6G telecommunications networks. Launched by: The initiative was launched by the… Continue reading India joins Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security and Bharat 6G Mission
Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
News: An ongoing research project is studying the Kashmir flycatcher in the North-Western Himalayas, including its migration and ecology. About Kashmir Flycatcher Kashmir Flycatcher is a small migratory bird of the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Scientific Name: Ficedula subrubra Habitat: It prefers mature temperate broad-leaved forests with dense canopy and understorey. It is found at 1,800–2,700 m… Continue reading Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
