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Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)

News: Human-bear encounters are increasing across Kashmir as shrinking habitats and changing land use have led to more attacks on people. About Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) The Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus) is a medium-sized bear species of the bear family (Ursidae) native to Asia. It is also known as the Moon Bear. Habitat: The species… Continue reading Asiatic Black Bear (Ursus thibetanus)

Chapekar Brothers

News: On June 22, 1897, the Chapekar brothers attacked Walter Charles Rand during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Pune. About Chapekar Brothers The Chapekar brothers: Damodar Hari Chapekar (28), Balkrishna Hari Chapekar (24), and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar (18) – were Indian revolutionaries who took up armed resistance against British colonial rule. They hold a unique… Continue reading Chapekar Brothers

Project Nimbus

News: Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Stanford speech was disrupted by students protesting Project Nimbus and its alleged link to Palestinian civilians. About Project Nimbus Project Nimbus is a high-security cloud computing contract between the Israeli government, Google, and Amazon. Executed By: It is jointly executed by Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Objective: The… Continue reading Project Nimbus

Lake Baikal

News: Researchers found the oldest-known strains of the plague bacterium in ancient DNA from burial sites near Lake Baikal. About Lake Baikal Location: Lake Baikal is located in southern Siberia, Russia, between Irkutsk Oblast and the Republic of Buryatia, near the border with Mongolia. Origin: It is a tectonic rift lake formed within the active Baikal Rift… Continue reading Lake Baikal

Battle of Plassey

News: June 23, 2026 marks 269 years of the Battle of Plassey, a turning point in British expansion in India. About Battle of Plassey The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company, led by Robert Clive, and Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah of Bengal. Location: The battle was fought near Palashi… Continue reading Battle of Plassey

Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026

News: The 7th edition of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026 is being held in Bengaluru from 23 June to 3 July 2026. About Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026 It is a hockey tournament organized to honour the legacy of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh and his passion… Continue reading Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026

Deuterated Compounds

News: The Department of Atomic Energy inaugurated the Versatile Deuterated Compounds Production Plant at Vadodara on 21 June 2026. About Deuterated Compounds Deuterated compounds are chemical substances in which one or more hydrogen atoms (Protium, ¹H) are replaced by deuterium (²H or D), a stable and non-radioactive isotope of hydrogen containing one proton and one neutron.… Continue reading Deuterated Compounds

Nirbhay Chetna

News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched Nirbhay Chetna to sensitise more than 17.5 lakh male elected representatives on women’s safety and gender equality. About Nirbhay Chetna Nirbhay Chetna is a national programme focused on sensitizing male elected representatives towards women’s safety, gender equality, dignity, and leadership. Aim: The initiative aims to strengthen gender-responsive governance through Panchayati Raj… Continue reading Nirbhay Chetna

Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray

News: The Indian Navy will commission the indigenously built Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray platforms in Kolkata on Sunday. About Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray These are three indigenously built Indian Navy platforms designed to strengthen combat, survey and anti-submarine capabilities. Manufacturing & Design: The three vessels were designed by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau . Constructed… Continue reading Dunagiri, Sanshodhak and Agray

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