News: Tamil Nadu Environment Minister V.K. Rajeev’s remark that soap and shampoo used by the public may contribute to excessive foaming in the Noyyal River in Tiruppur district has drawn criticism. About Noyyal River Noyyal River is a seasonal river in Tamil Nadu. Origin: It originates from Vellingiri hills in the Western Ghats of Coimbatore… Continue reading Noyyal River
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NVS-03 Satellite
News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s indigenous satellite navigation capabilities. About NVS-03 Satellite NVS-03 is the 3rd satellite in ISRO’s second-generation navigation satellite series. Its predecessors, NVS-01 and NVS-02, carried the other two indigenous atomic clocks. Developed and… Continue reading NVS-03 Satellite
Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Forest department personnel from the anti-poaching camp launched a search operation and arrested “eight poachers” inside the Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. About Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It borders the Ranipuram and Kottencheri hills of Kasaragod district in Kerala. Establishment Year: It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary… Continue reading Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii)
News: Scientists from Kumaun University launched a captive-breeding programme to revive the snow trout (Schizothorax richardsonii) in Naini Lake, Uttarakhand, in April 2026. However, the death of more than half of the released fingerlings has raised concerns about water pollution, rising temperatures and habitat degradation. About Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii) The Snow Trout is a… Continue reading Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii)
Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus)
News: Chhattisgarh is set to get its first official state butterfly, with the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) emerging as the winner of a public online poll. About Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) The Kallima inachus is a nymphalid butterfly. It is also known as the orange oakleaf, Indian oakleaf or dead leaf. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus)
Exercise IN-RoKN 2026
News: INS Sahyadri arrived at Busan, South Korea, on 26 October 2026 for the Exercise IN-RoKN. About Exercise IN-RoKN 2026 Exercise IN-RoKN is a bilateral exercise between India and Republic of Korea Navy. 2026 edition: It is the second edition of the Bilateral Exercise. It is being held at Busan, South Korea. It is being hosted… Continue reading Exercise IN-RoKN 2026
Punah Bharan Mobile Application
News: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has launched the Punah Bharan Mobile Application to support scientific groundwater recharge planning. About Punah Bharan Mobile Application The Punah Bharan mobile application is a GIS-driven tool to support scientific groundwater recharge planning using geospatial technology. Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.… Continue reading Punah Bharan Mobile Application
1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum
News: India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum at Purana Qila in New Delhi. About 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum 1st SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum is an inaugural cultural and diplomatic initiative. Duration: It is scheduled to be held from 20 November to 22 November 2026 at Purana Qila in New… Continue reading 1st Civilisational Dialogue Forum
K9 Vajra-T
News: The Ministry of Defence has granted in-principle approval to procure over 300 additional K9 Vajra-T howitzers to modernise the Indian Army’s artillery. About K9 Vajra-T The K9 Vajra-T is India’s variant of South Korea’s K9 Thunder, a 155 mm, 52-calibre tracked self-propelled howitzer. A howitzer is an artillery weapon designed to fire explosive shells… Continue reading K9 Vajra-T
Ballon d’Or Award 2026
News: Harry Kane was crowned the Ballon d’Or Award 2026 winner, while Spain’s Alexia Putellas won the women’s award. About the Ballon d’Or Award 2026 Ballon d’Or Award 2026 has been won by Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich and England striker. Harry Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years,… Continue reading Ballon d’Or Award 2026
