News: National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, has integrated the Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal with Pharma Sahi Daam Portal to strengthen citizen-centric digital governance. About the Pharma Sahi Daam Portal and Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal About Pharma Sahi Daam Portal It is a specialized online search tool and… Continue reading Pharma Sahi Daam Portal and Pharma Jan Samadhan Portal
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Lake Laach
News: More than 1,000 minor earthquakes have revealed the presence of a deep, inclined magma reservoir beneath Germany’s Lake Laach volcano. About Lake Laach Location: It is a volcanic caldera lake located in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. It is also known as Laacher See. Its water is blue in colour, very cold and bitter to the taste. … Continue reading Lake Laach
Solanum Pandeyi
News: A new species of wild brinjal Solanum Pandeyi, has been discovered from one of the remote islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by a scientist from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI). About Solanum Pandeyi It is a new species of wild brinjal recorded in the evergreen forest of the Middle Andaman. It was found growing… Continue reading Solanum Pandeyi
Vaigai River
News: The roadside on the southern bank of the Vaigai River has turned into a dumping ground, with various types of waste littering both the roadside and the riverbank. About Vaigai River The Vaigai River is the major river that flows in Tamil Nadu. It is also called Kritamaala. Origin: It rises in the Varushanad Hills of… Continue reading Vaigai River
Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
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
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
