News: Reports highlighted the red panda’s conservation challenges, habitat fragmentation, illegal threats, and the need for cross-border conservation efforts. About Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) The red Panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a small, shy, solitary and arboreal carnivorous mammal that mainly feeds on bamboo and is also known as the lesser panda. Species: There are two species of… Continue reading Red Panda (Ailurus fulgens)
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World LNG Report 2026
News: India became the fourth largest regasification market in 2025 after surpassing Spain, according to the International Gas Union’s World LNG Report 2026. About World LNG Report 2026 World LNG Report is an annual report published by the International Gas Union (IGU) that presents global trends, trade, investment, capacity and future outlook of the liquefied natural gas… Continue reading World LNG Report 2026
Guwahati Declaration
News: The BRICS nations adopted the Guwahati Declaration at the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting held in Guwahati under India’s 2026 BRICS chairmanship. About Guwahati Declaration The Guwahati Declaration was adopted to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and related transnational organized crime. Adopted by: The declaration was adopted by the BRICS nations, under India’s… Continue reading Guwahati Declaration
Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
News: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlighted the SEED Scheme after covering over 1.10 lakh beneficiaries during 2025-26. About Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) Launched in: The Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) was launched in February 2022. Implemented by: It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment through… Continue reading Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India
News: The Union Ministry of Education released the Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26on school education in India. About Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India The UDISE+ 2025-26 report presents the status of school education in India and provides data on… Continue reading Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India
Global Passport Index
News: India slipped one place to 125th in the fifth Global Passport Index, while its composite score reached a five-year high. About Global Passport Index Global Passport Index ranks passports based on international travel, investment opportunities and quality of living, unlike the Henley Passport Index, which mainly measures visa-free travel access. Released by: It is published by… Continue reading Global Passport Index
Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
News: DRDO has invited industry partners to develop and deploy the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) for continuous submarine surveillance. About Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS): It is a fixed network of undersea sensors that provides round-the-clock monitoring of underwater submarine activity. Developed by: It is being… Continue reading Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
Perungulam Tank
News: Environmentalists have demanded conservation of Perungulam Tank due to illegal lotus cultivation, highlighting its rich avian biodiversity and ecological significance. About Perungulam Tank Perungulam Tank is a biodiversity-rich wetland and an important irrigation waterbody that supports rich bird biodiversity. Location: It is located in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Key Features: Large Irrigation Tank: The tank spreads… Continue reading Perungulam Tank
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)
News: The newly introduced Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) have crossed ₹13,814 crore in assets under management (AUM) after the framework was introduced. About Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are pooled investment products that provide greater flexibility for managing advanced investment strategies. Introduced by: It is introduced by Securities and Exchange Board of India… Continue reading Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)
ICMR-MINDS Project
News: ICMR-MINDS received the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 for its AI-based citizen-centric mental healthcare platform. About ICMR-MINDS Project ICMR-MINDS stands for ICMR’s Multistate Implementation Research Study on Integration of Screening and Management of Mental and Substance Use Disorders with other Non-Communicable Diseases (ICMR-MINDS). Initiative of: It is a flagship digital mental… Continue reading ICMR-MINDS Project
