News: A female black panther will be released at Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Visakhapatnam, ending a 40-year gap in display. About Black Panthers A black panther is not a distinct species or breed, but rather a melanistic (black-furred) color variant of big cats, most commonly leopards (Panthera pardus) or jaguars (Panthera onca). They have black… Continue reading Black Panthers
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Operation Upstream
News: World Anti-Doping Agency is collaborating with Central Bureau of Investigation to curb doping through a supply-chain focused strategy. About Operation Upstream Operation Upstream : It is an initiative that focuses on identifying and targeting the supply chains responsible for producing and moving prohibited performance-enhancing drugs. Launched by:The operation is conducted with support from World… Continue reading Operation Upstream
Induction vs Infrared Cooktops
News: West Asia conflict and fuel disruptions caused LPG shortages and price rise, leading to surge in electric cooktop adoption in India. About Induction vs Infrared Cooktops Induction heats vessels directly use electromagnetic fields, while infrared cooktops use radiant heat from a heated coil beneath glass. Working Principle: Induction Cooktop: It generates a rapidly changing… Continue reading Induction vs Infrared Cooktops
Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
News: Odisha signed an MoU with NCCR to launch Marine Spatial Plan for integrated coastal planning under Indo-Norway ocean initiative. About Marine Spatial Plan (MSP) Odisha has officially launched its Marine Spatial Plan (MSP), making it the first Indian state to do so. Pilot Frameworks: While pilot frameworks were previously implemented in the Union Territories… Continue reading Odisha becomes first state to launch Marine Spatial Plan
Borrowers’ Platform
News: Developing countries launched the first-ever Borrowers’ Platform at IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 to address rising debt pressures collectively. About Borrowers’ Platform It is a dedicated forum for developing countries to coordinate and address sovereign debt challenges. Launched: It was launched during the IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings 2026 by developing countries. Origin: The platform… Continue reading Borrowers’ Platform
Umiam Lake
News: A conservation group opposed a ₹330-crore Taj Umiam Luxury Resort project proposed on an island in Umiam Lake. About Umiam Lake Umiam Lake is a large manmade reservoir created for hydroelectric power generation in Meghalaya. Location: It is located north of Shillong in Meghalaya. It is also called the Barapani Lake. It is one of… Continue reading Umiam Lake
The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
News: The first-ever national assessment, “The State of India’s Bats (2024–25)”, highlights neglect, data gaps, and rising threats to bat species in India. About State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report It is the first national-level assessment of bat species status in India. Prepared by: The report is prepared by Nature Conservation Foundation and Bat Conservation… Continue reading The State of India’s Bats (2024–25) Report
Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Amit Shah announced a proposal to increase Lok Sabha seats with about 50% rise for each State. About Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States Distribution of Lok Sabha seats is done through delimitation by a Commission, as provided under Articles 81 and 82. Present Distribution of Seats in… Continue reading Distribution of Lok Sabha Seats Across States
Memristor
News: Researchers from the University of Cambridge reported a new brain-inspired hafnium-oxide memristor that can significantly reduce artificial intelligence energy use. About Memristor A memristor is an electronic component that regulates current flow and remembers past electrical states. Origin: The concept was proposed by Leon Chua in 1971, and the first physical memristor was developed… Continue reading Memristor
Tadag Tal
News: Tadag Tal is in news due to dispute over its classification as wetland and feasibility assessment for converting it into a permanent lake. About Tadag Tal Tadag Tal is a seasonal water body that changes from a water-filled lake in monsoon to a landscape of mountains and valleys in winter. Location: It is located… Continue reading Tadag Tal
