News: The Veli–Akkulam estuary is gradually degrading as invasive species, pollution, urban runoff, and encroachment are disrupting its food web and reducing native biodiversity. About Veli–Akkulam estuary Location: The Veli–Akkulam Estuary is located on the Thiruvananthapuram coast, Kerala. It is a small, shallow, and bar-built estuary that forms part of the Kerala backwater system, adjoining… Continue reading Veli-Akkulam Estuary
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Balikatan Combat Exercise
News: Japan will deploy combat units to participate in the Balikatan exercises for the first time, marking a historic shift in its security engagement with Southeast Asia. About Balikatan Combat Exercise It is the largest bilateral military exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S.A. It is also known as “shoulder-to-shoulder,”… Continue reading Balikatan Combat Exercise
POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
News: The Poshan Tracker Application is monitoring over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly nine crore beneficiaries under the POSHAN Abhiyaan. About POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application POSHAN Abhiyaan is a flagship, multi-ministerial mission to improve nutritional outcomes across the country. Launch Year: It was launched on March 8, 2018. Aim: It aims to… Continue reading POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
e-SafeHER
News: Reliance Foundation and C-DAC, Hyderabad, announced the launch of e-SafeHER to strengthen digital inclusion for women. About e-SafeHER e-SafeHER is a cybersecurity awareness training programme to enable one million women, referred to as Cyber Sakhis, across rural India to strengthen digital inclusion for women. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Launched… Continue reading e-SafeHER
Konyak Naga Tribe
News: Researchers have identified a traditional Konyak herbal formulation with potential anti-cancer properties, highlighting the value of indigenous medicinal knowledge. About Konyak Naga Tribe The term Konyak is believed to be derived from the words meaning “head” and “black,” referring to their traditional practices such as tattooing and blackening of teeth. They are not a… Continue reading Konyak Naga Tribe
Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)
News: Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population. About Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius) They are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific name: Their Scientific name is Hippopotamus amphibius. Sub-species: They are one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other… Continue reading Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)
Ghaggar River
News: Villages along Haryana’s Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, report a rise in cancer cases allegedly linked to contaminated water. About Ghaggar River Origin: It originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. It is intermittent and flows only during the monsoon season. Course: After passing through the Ambala and Hissar districts… Continue reading Ghaggar River
Keytruda
News: Keytruda is now being used worldwide to treat lung, cervical, renal cell, and aggressive breast cancers, among others. About Keytruda Keytruda is the brand name of pembrolizumab, which is an immunotherapy drug used to treat several cancers. Manufactured by: It is manufactured by Merck & Co (MSD), a US-based pharmaceutical company. It belongs to… Continue reading Keytruda
Indus River Dolphin
News: Conservation efforts, including legal protection, scientific research, and community participation through “Dolphin Mitras,” have helped revive Indus river dolphin population and provide it a fighting chance for survival. About Indus River Dolphin They are one of the world’s rarest mammals and the second most endangered freshwater river dolphin. Scientific name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Indus River Dolphin
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the southern elephant seal from Least Concern to Vulnerable on its Red List. About Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) The southern elephant seal is one of two species of elephant seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Mirounga leonina and they belong to the Phocidae family or… Continue reading Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
