News: Over 80 families were evacuated in Mizoram’s Lunglei district after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed following heavy rainfall. About Khawthlangtuipui River The Khawthlangtuipui River is a transboundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. It is also known as Karnaphuli River. Origin: It originates in the Lushai Hills of Mizoram. It flows 270 kilometres (170 mi)… Continue reading Khawthlangtuipui River
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NIDAR 2.0
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Drone Federation India (DFI), today launched the second edition of the NIDAR 2.0 under the SwaYaan initiative. About NIDAR 2.0 NIDAR 2.0 stands for National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research. It is a National Innovation Challenge for students to build smarter… Continue reading NIDAR 2.0
International Physics Olympiad 2026
News: India’s young physicists have brought immense pride to the nation by delivering an extraordinary performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026. About International Physics Olympiad 2026 It is an annual competition that brings together some of the brightest high school students from around the world. Selection process: Participants are tested through theoretical and… Continue reading International Physics Olympiad 2026
Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO)
News: Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO) has been launched by EPFO, giving employers operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts a one-time opportunity to regularise their legal status. About Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO) Launched by: It has been launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Application of… Continue reading Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO)
Awiqli
News: Novo Nordisk India announced the launch of Awiqli (insulin icodec), which the company says is the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. About Awiqli About: Awiqli is the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Scientific name: Its… Continue reading Awiqli
Wild Water Buffalo
News: The Governing Body of National CAMPA approved four major wildlife and forestry conservation projects focusing on River Dolphins, Snow Leopards, Indian Rhinoceros, and Wild Water Buffalo to boost species population monitoring and habitat protection across India. About Wild Water Buffalo About: It is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.… Continue reading Wild Water Buffalo
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
News: The Tamil Nadu government has locked and sealed 42 illegal resorts and farmhouses operating without permission in the eco-sensitive zone of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve. About Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. It was declared as the 41st Tiger Reserve in the Country and 4th Tiger Reserve in… Continue reading Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
World Commission on Protected Areas
News: A member of the World Commission on Protected Areas claim that the Indian government is “rubber-stamping” infrastructure projects without evaluating how they ruin the biodiversity values of specific protected sites. About World Commission on Protected Areas It is one of six technical commissions of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) It is… Continue reading World Commission on Protected Areas
Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026
News: The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) has earned significant international recognition with its case regarding a large-scale cyber fraud, securing the Runner-up position at the prestigious Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026. About Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026 The Best Egmont Case Award is one of the highest recognitions within the Egmont Group. Note:… Continue reading Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
News: The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) has significantly advanced inclusive farm mechanization, enhanced agricultural productivity, and promoted the adoption of modern technologies across India. About Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) was launched to promote farm mechanization in India. Scheme type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya… Continue reading Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
