News: India and Myanmar commenced their first bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, ‘RAHAT MITRA’ in Chennai. About Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026 The Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026 is the first bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and Myanmar. Duration: The exercise was conducted over two days in… Continue reading Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026
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‘Mahabharata’, ‘Arthashastra’, ‘Rajatarangini’ Added To UNESCO Memory Register
News: Three significant texts of Indian civilisation, Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata and Kautilya’s Arthashastra have been inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific during the 11th MOWCAP session held in Jakarta, Indonesia. About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program Memory of the World (MOW) Program is a… Continue reading ‘Mahabharata’, ‘Arthashastra’, ‘Rajatarangini’ Added To UNESCO Memory Register
Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Chhattisgarh will bring back blackbucks to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary after more than five decades. About Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary The Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Raigarh in Chhattisgarh. Establish year: It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 Area: It spans in an area of 277.82 sq. km Surrounding hills: Rathan, Budhaghat, Gomarda and… Continue reading Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
Disporum kamakhasiense
News: Disporum kamakhasiense, a new species of flowering plant has been discovered in the forests of Assam and Meghalaya. About Disporum Kamakhasiense Disporum kamakhasiense is a new species of flowering plant discovered in Assam and Meghalaya. It was recorded at three locations – Garbhanga Reserve Forest in Assam, Laisong in Dima Hasao district and the… Continue reading Disporum kamakhasiense
Swift Satellite Telescope
News: NASA’s Swift satellite telescope tumbled out of orbit as expected and burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia. About Swift Satellite Telescope The Swift Satellite Telescope is a space-based astronomical observatory designed primarily to detect and study Gamma-Ray Bursts. These bursts are extremely powerful explosions that occur in distant parts of the universe and… Continue reading Swift Satellite Telescope
Kedar Tal
News: The district administration’s search and rescue operation to evacuate trekkers and support staff stranded in the Kedar Tal region of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district remained underway. About Kedar Tal Kedartal is a high-altitude glacial lake in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Fed by: The lake is fed by the snowfall over Mt Thalay Sagar (6,904m),… Continue reading Kedar Tal
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
News: A new plant species, Bupleurum oslaense has been discovered in Uttarakhand’s Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. About Govind Pashu Vihar National Park The Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is located in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. It forms part of the Western Himalayan biogeographic zone. It comprises two major valleys – the Rupin Valley and Supin Valley that form… Continue reading Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to promote Grid-Scale energy storage systems. About Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme has been launched to support the development of 92 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of grid-scale energy storage capacity across the country,… Continue reading Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
VISTAR scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. About VISTAR scheme Aspects Details About Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme is a central sector scheme designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official… Continue reading VISTAR scheme
Ganga Water Treaty
News: Ahead of the Ganga Water Treaty’s expiry in December 2026, India reiterated that a structured mechanism exists to address the treaty’s requirements. About Ganga Water Treaty The Ganga Water Treaty is a 30-year bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh. It governs the sharing of the Ganges River waters at the Farakka Barrage in West… Continue reading Ganga Water Treaty
