News: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) uncovered a major illicit drug manufacturing unit in Gujarat under “Operation White Cauldron.” About Operation White Cauldron Conducted by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) under the Ministry of Finance Location: A secluded area off Gujarat State Highway (SH) 701, Valsad district, Gujarat. Objective: To dismantle a clandestine synthetic… Continue reading Operation White Cauldron
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Indian Mouse Deer
News: Recently, Rare Indian mouse deer photographed at Tungareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary. About Indian Mouse Deer The Indian Spotted Chevrotain, commonly called the Indian Mouse Deer, is a tiny, secretive ungulate belonging to the family Tragulidae. Scientific name: Moschiola indica It is the smallest deer species found in India. They are living representatives of one of… Continue reading Indian Mouse Deer
Mussels
News: Scientists have deployed thousands of mussels on the seafloor to monitor microplastic levels. About Mussels Classification: Mussels are bivalve molluscs belonging to the marine family Mytilidae and the freshwater family Unionidae. Mussels typically live in beds on the ocean floor, attaching themselves to rocks or other mussels. Habitat: They are most common in cool… Continue reading Mussels
Scrub Typhus
News: A Gulf-based Keralite was recently diagnosed with scrub typhus. About Scrub Typhus Scrub Typhus, also known as bush typhus, is a disease caused by the bacterium Orientia tsutsugamushi. Transmitted by: It is transmitted by the mite Leptotrombidium deliense. It spreads through the bite of infected chiggers, which are the larval stage of mites. Chiggers… Continue reading Scrub Typhus
INS Savitri
News: Recently, INS Savitri has arrived at Port Louis, Mauritius, as part of a Long-Range Operational Deployment to the South West Indian Ocean Region. About INS Savitri INS Savitri is an Indian Naval Ship that serves as an Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). Developed by: It was indigenously built by Mazagon Dock Limited in Mumbai. Commissioned… Continue reading INS Savitri
QS Asia University Rankings 2026
News: Recently, the QS World University Rankings 2026 was released by QS Quacquarelli Symonds. About QS Asia University Rankings 2026 The 2026 rankings included 552 new institutions, intensifying competition across Asia. China added the highest number (261) of new institutions, overtaking India, which added 137 new entries this year. Overall, India now has 294 institutions in the… Continue reading QS Asia University Rankings 2026
Pampadum Shola National Park
News: Pampadum Shola National Park is in the news for its successful forest restoration work. In recent years, the Forest Department has been removing non-native trees and wattle that had spread across the park and harmed its natural shola-grassland ecosystem. About Pampadum Shola National Park Location: The Pampadum Shola National Park located in Idukki, Kerala.… Continue reading Pampadum Shola National Park
Poorvi Prachand Prahar
News: India will hold tri-service exercise “Poorvi Prachand Prahar” in Mechuk, Arunachal Pradesh enhancing warfighting capabilities, technological adaptation, and operational synergy among the Army, Navy, and Air Force. About Poorvi Prachand Prahar Poorvi Prachand Prahar is a tri-service military exercise involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. Location: It will be conducted in Mechuka, a… Continue reading Poorvi Prachand Prahar
SC Judgement on summoning of advocates by agencies
News: The Supreme Court issued directions barring the police and prosecuting agencies from summoning legal professionals to reveal communications they provide while advising their clients. About SC Judgement on Summoning of Advocates by Agencies Background: The Supreme Court gave directions stopping police and investigation agencies from summoning lawyers only for doing their professional duties —… Continue reading SC Judgement on summoning of advocates by agencies
Burevestnik Missile
News: Russia recently announced a successful test of the Burevestnik (9M730). About Burevestnik Missile It is a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile. The missile’s name means “storm petrel” — a bird symbolizing an approaching storm. NATO refers to it as SSC-X-9 Skyfall. President Vladimir Putin first revealed it in March 2018 as part of Russia’s next-generation… Continue reading Burevestnik Missile
