News: Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. About Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. Led by: The initiative is jointly led by the United… Continue reading Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
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Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)
News: A new study reports the first confirmed record in India of the Sistan sand boa (Eryx sistanensis) in the northern Thar Desert in Rajasthan. About Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis) The Sistan Sand Boa is a rare, non-venomous snake. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Eryx sistanensis. It was first identified in Iran in 2020. It has… Continue reading Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)
Right to Walk
News: The Supreme Court in a judgment, declared right to walk on demarcated and well-maintained footpaths a fundamental right which has priority over movement by motorized vehicles. About Right to Walk The Supreme Court ruled that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right. Rights under: It is a fundamental right… Continue reading Right to Walk
Ecologically Sensitive Areas
News: The Western Ghats may soon receive stronger legal protection in at least three states through the notification of Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs). About Ecologically Sensitive Areas Ecologically Sensitive Areas are protected buffer areas around protected areas, such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. It is also known as Ecologically Sensitive zones in some contexts. … Continue reading Ecologically Sensitive Areas
Thewa Art
News: Thewa art received global attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Thewa cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to Slovakia. About Thewa Art Thewa art is an intricate and elegant form of jewellery-making that involves fusing gold onto colored glass to create intricate designs and patterns. Origin: It originated in the Pratapgarh… Continue reading Thewa Art
NAFEX.in Portal
News: Nafed will launch its own e-auction portal, NAFEX.in, to sell oilseeds and pulses, enhancing transparency and efficiency in agricultural commodity auctions. About NAFEX.in Portal NAFEX.in is a digital auction portal to strengthen transparency, efficiency and technology-driven reforms in the cooperative sector. Launched by: It has been launched by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (Nafed). Developed… Continue reading NAFEX.in Portal
NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 applications
News: Union Minister of Home launched four important applications, namely NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI Application, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0. About NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 Applications Applications Description NCRB-Abhigyan It is a mobile application that enables field police personnel to search the National Fingerprint Database from any location using a certified fingerprint scanner for… Continue reading NCRB-Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0 and e-Forensics 2.0 applications
Brahmani River
News: A recent study showed that Microscopic plastic pollution is infiltrating the pristine habitats of India’s Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, carrying a toxic cargo of heavy metals into the Brahmani River. About Brahmani River The Brahmani is a major seasonal river in the Odisha state of Eastern India. It is one of the few rivers that cut… Continue reading Brahmani River
Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0
News: Union Minister of State (I/C) for Law and Justice has approved the continuation of the Central Sector Scheme ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice (DISHA)’ restructured as DISHA 2.0 for a period of five years. About Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0 ‘Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access… Continue reading Designing Innovative Solutions for Holistic Access to Justice’ (DISHA) 2.0
White-bellied Heron
News: The Forest Advisory Committee has given in-principle approval for a hydropower project in an area of Arunachal Pradesh that serves as a habitat for the White-bellied Heron. About White-bellied Heron Aspects Description About The white-bellied heron is a large heron species. It is the second-largest heron. It is also known as the imperial heron… Continue reading White-bellied Heron
