News: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change chaired a meeting of the National Institute for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience (NIRANTAR) platform. About NIRANTAR Platform NIRANTAR stands for National Institute for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience. It is a… Continue reading NIRANTAR platform
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Swami Vivekananda
News: The Vice President of India paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day. About Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk, spiritual leader, and reformer who played a major role in spreading Vedanta philosophy. He was originally named Narendranath Datta and was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. From a… Continue reading Swami Vivekananda
Himalayan Brown Bear
News: A survey of the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh for mapping brown bear habitat found that the most high-quality habitat lies outside protected areas and overlaps with zones of rapid infrastructure expansion, underscoring the need for wildlife corridor protection. About Himalayan Brown Bear The Himalayan brown bear (Ursus arctos) is a subspecies of the brown… Continue reading Himalayan Brown Bear
Gray Slender Loris
News: Kerala and Tamil Nadu have begun efforts to restore habitats and strengthen monitoring of the grey slender loris. About Gray Slender Loris The gray slender loris is a small nocturnal primate. They belongs to the group of prosimians, which represents some of the oldest and most primitive primates. Scientific name: Loris lydekkerianus Sub- species: Malabar slender loris,… Continue reading Gray Slender Loris
Oreshnik Missile
News: The Russia–Ukraine conflict escalated after Moscow confirmed the use of its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, marking the weapon’s first deployment since November 2024. About Oreshnik Missile The Oreshnik missile is a hypersonic, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by Russia. The term “Oreshnik” translates to “hazelnut tree” in the Russian language. First Operational Use: Russia first… Continue reading Oreshnik Missile
National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)
News: National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) was operationalized by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as part of the Government of India’s efforts to strengthen internal security. About National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) The NIDMS is a centralized and secure national platform for managing data related to Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incidents. It is… Continue reading National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)
Mayon Volcano
News: A series of mild eruptions at Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has prompted the evacuation of nearly 3,000 villagers in a permanent danger zone on its foothills. About Mayon Volcano Location: It is located in Albay Province in the Bicol Region of Luzon, Philippines. Geology: It is located on a convergent boundary between the… Continue reading Mayon Volcano
Justice Mission 2025
News: Recently, military forces of the People’s Republic of China conducted Justice Mission-2025 around Taiwan. About Justice Mission 2025 Conducted by: People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of China on 29–30 December 2025. Location: It was conducted in the air and maritime areas surrounding Taiwan. The exercise was the second named large-scale PLA maritime drill directed at… Continue reading Justice Mission 2025
Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally
News: Indian Railways has become one of the most extensively electrified rail systems in the world. Indian Railways Becomes the Biggest Electrified Rail System Globally Indian Railways has become one of the world’s most extensively electrified rail networks. By November 2025, nearly 99.2 per cent of its 70,000 route-kilometre broad-gauge network had been electrified. Rapid… Continue reading Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally
Popocatépetl Volcano
News: Over five years, UNAM scientists used 22 seismographs and AI to analyse seismic data and produce the first 3D image of Popocatépetl’s interior, extending 18 km below the crater. About Popocatépetl Volcano Location: Popocatépetl volcano is located on the border of the states of México and Puebla, central Mexico. Type: It is a steep-sided active… Continue reading Popocatépetl Volcano
