News: APEDA flagged off 1 MT of GI-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal from Karnataka to the Maldives, helping expand India’s agricultural exports. About Gulbarga Tur Dal (Pigeon Pea) Gulbarga Tur Dal is associated with the Kalaburagi region of Karnataka. Features: The high calcium and potassium content of the soil in Gulbarga tur dal-growing region has been… Continue reading Gulbarga Tur Dal and Tur Dal cultivation in India (Pigeon Pea)
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Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ 2026 and Mission Pégase 2026
News: The French Air and Space Force will participate in the IAF-hosted multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 during Mission Pégase. About Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ 2026 Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ 2026 is a multinational air combat exercise. Aim: The exercise aims to expose all participants to planning and execution of multinational joint combat operations in a… Continue reading Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ 2026 and Mission Pégase 2026
Namya River
News: Four Nagas were allegedly killed by Myanmar-based extremists who crossed the Namya River from Myanmar and attacked civilians in Manipur. About Namya River Namya River is a transboundary river flowing between Manipur in India and Myanmar. It drains into the Yu River, which is a major tributary of the Chindwin River basin. Strategic importance:… Continue reading Namya River
Super El Nino and Impacts on Weather
News: India may record around 15,800 additional heat-related deaths from September 2026 to February 2027 due to unusually high temperatures associated with the current “Super El Niño.” About Super El Niño El Niño is a natural climate phenomenon that affects weather patterns around the world. How it is developed: During El Niño, the trade winds… Continue reading Super El Nino and Impacts on Weather
Nidhi Companies
News: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has issued an advisory cautioning the public about Nidhi Companies and their functioning. About Nidhi Companies Nidhi Companies are Non-Banking Financial Companies created to promote saving and thrift among their members. They are exempted from the core provisions of the RBI Act. They are classified as “Mutual Benefit Financial… Continue reading Nidhi Companies
Emi Koussi Volcano
News: A 2024 astronaut photo captured a snow-like salt deposit on northern Chad’s Emi Koussi volcano, surrounded by ancient lava, vents, and waterways. About Emi Koussi Volcano Location: Emi Koussi volcano is a pyroclastic shield volcano located in Northern Chad. It’s located within the Tibesti Massif, a volcanic mountain range that straddles the border between… Continue reading Emi Koussi Volcano
DURGA scheme
News: The Delhi Cabinet recently approved the Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green e-Auto (DURGA) scheme to provide safe and dignified self-employment. About DURGA scheme DURGA (Driving Upliftment and Rozgar for Women/Transgender Green e-Auto) Scheme aims to provide safe, clean and dignified employment opportunities to women and transgender persons. Launched by: It is an… Continue reading DURGA scheme
OneSCD
News: India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. About OneSCD OneSCD is a Global Partnership to advance equity and transform Sickle Cell Care. It is a multistakeholder and multisectoral global partnership established to coordinate existing efforts and support… Continue reading OneSCD
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE)
News: The shares of National Stock Exchange (NSE) will also trade on the Metropolitan Stock Exchange (MSE). About Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE) The Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE) is a national stock exchange that provides a technology-driven electronic trading platform across multiple financial segments, including equities, equity derivatives, currency derivatives,… Continue reading Metropolitan Stock Exchange of India Limited (MSE)
Tokay Geckos
News: DRI officers intercepted two persons in Mariani, Assam and seized 86 live endangered Tokay Geckos under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. About Tokay Geckos Tokay gecko is a lizard species with orange-spotted blue-grey skin. They are one of the largest geckos alive today which can grow up to 14 inches in length. Scientific name:… Continue reading Tokay Geckos
