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Gayan-Bayan

News: The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW)  attended the second biennial full-fledged state convention of the ‘Mridangiya Gayan-Bayan Sanstha, Assam’. About Gayan-Bayan In Assam, North India, gayan-bayan (gāyan-bāyan) is a devotional dance performed in satras by disciples of Sankardev. Meaning: The term gāyan-bāyanderives from gāyan, meaning “singer,” and bāyan, meaning “drummer.” There is… Continue reading Gayan-Bayan

Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi

News: A significant portion of Delhi’s fine particulate matter, about one-third of the annual PM2.5 load, is made up of secondary pollutants, including ammonium sulphate. About Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi Ammonium sulfate is a secondary inorganic aerosol, meaning it is not emitted directly but forms in the atmosphere through chemical reactions. Formation… Continue reading Ammonium Sulfate as a Pollutant in Delhi

Sree Narayana Guru

News: The Vice-President of India inaugurated the 93rd Sivagiri Pilgrimage at Sivagiri Mutt, describing it as a living philosophy of social awakening envisioned by Sree Narayana Guru. About Sree Narayana Guru Sree Narayana Guru (1856–1928) was one of the Hindu social and spiritual reformers of modern Kerala. He was born in Chempazhanthy, near present-day Thiruvananthapuram, into… Continue reading Sree Narayana Guru

National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)

News: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025). About National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025) Released by: Department of Telecommunications, under the Ministry of Communications It is a key policy document for spectrum allocation and management in India. Effective Date: The new plan will come into force on… Continue reading National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025)

‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp

News: To reshape Himachal Pradesh’s economy and achieve self-reliance by 2027, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has launched the ‘Green to Gold’ initiative to legalise and regulate industrial hemp cultivation and position the state as a leader in the bio-economy. About ‘Green to Gold’ initiative The ‘Green to Gold’ initiative has been launched by Himachal Pradesh Government… Continue reading ‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp

Chinese Pangolin

News: Researchers from the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) have demonstrated that local ecological knowledge of the Adi community can significantly improve scientific efforts to track the critically endangered Chinese pangolin. About Chinese Pangolin The Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a small, nocturnal mammal known for its distinctive body covering of hard, overlapping scales. It is… Continue reading Chinese Pangolin

Indian Skimmer

News: For conservation of endangered bird species in the Ganga basin, a new project has been approved to protect breeding habitats of sandbar-nesting birds, including the Indian Skimmer. About Indian Skimmer The Indian Skimmer, also known as the Indian Scissors-bill, is a distinctive waterbird native to southern Asia. Scientific name: Rynchops albicollis Genus: Rynchops in… Continue reading Indian Skimmer

Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project

News: As part of the Centre’s push to fast-track Indus basin infrastructure, the Union Environment Ministry’s expert panel has recommended environmental clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage-II hydel project on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. About Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project About Chenab River Origin: The Chenab River originates… Continue reading Chenab River and Dulhasti Hydro-Power Project

Isthmus of Tehuantepec

News: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is in news after a deadly derailment of the Interoceanic Train in Oaxaca, where at least 13 people were killed when the passenger train carrying 250 people derailed near Nizanda. About Isthmus of Tehuantepec Location: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is a narrow strip of land located in southern Mexico. The… Continue reading Isthmus of Tehuantepec

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