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
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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)
Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
News: North Korea and Russia opened the Yakov Novichenko Bridge, their first proper road link, over the Tumen River. About Yakov Novichenko Bridge Location: The Yakov Novichenko Bridge is built over the Tumen River between Russia and North Korea. It was built near the existing Friendship Bridge, a rail bridge commissioned in 1959. Naming: The… Continue reading Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
Rabies and National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP)
News: Bhutan has become the first WHO Southeast Asia region country to eliminate dog-transmitted rabies as a public health problem. About Rabies Rabies is a zoonotic viral disease that affects the central nervous system. Cause: Rabies is caused by the Rabies virus (RABV), an RNA virus present in the saliva of infected animals. Symptoms: Initial symptoms… Continue reading Rabies and National Rabies Control Programme (NRCP)
Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
News: Scientists used the world’s largest solar telescope, Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope, to capture the highest-resolution images yet of the Sun’s surface, revealing violent plasma whirlpools. About Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope is the most powerful and largest solar telescope in the world. Objective: Its primary objective is to… Continue reading Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope
Ancient Port of Poompuhar
News: The third phase of underwater archaeological exploration has commenced off Poompuhar to trace the maritime trade links of ancient Tamils. About Ancient Port of Poompuhar Poompuhar was a flourishing ancient port city known as Kaveripoompattinam. Location: It is located in Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, near where the Cauveri River flows into the Bay of… Continue reading Ancient Port of Poompuhar
APNIC 62
News: More than 600 Internet experts, policymakers and technology leaders have gathered in Mumbai for APNIC 62, being held from 4 to 10 September 2026. About APNIC 62 APNIC 62 is a conference bringing together Internet and networking experts, government representatives and industry leaders to share ideas, experience and develop policies related to Internet operations. Organised… Continue reading APNIC 62
OpenAI’s New Astra Model
News: OpenAI has released GPT-6 Astra, claiming major gains in computer use, coding, long-running tasks and cybersecurity. About OpenAI’s New Astra Model OpenAI’s new Astra model is also known as GPT-6 (Generative Pre-trained Transformer 6) Astra. It is a new frontier artificial intelligence (AI) model released by OpenAI. Key Features: End-to-end work: Astra is built to… Continue reading OpenAI’s New Astra Model
