News: A previously unrecorded hedgehog species in India, Brandt’s Hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas), has been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir. About Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas) Brandt’s hedgehog is a species of desert hedgehog. Scientific name: Paraechinus hypomelas Native to: Parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Habitat: It inhabits arid desert regions, mountains, grasslands,… Continue reading Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
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Key Facts about Guatemala
News: Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day nationwide state of siege after gang violence killed seven police officers. Key Facts about Guatemala Location: Guatemala is located in Central America. Bordered by: It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast. Border countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico.… Continue reading Key Facts about Guatemala
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
News: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp reached Port Louis, Mauritius, to strengthen maritime cooperation. About Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp Class: ICGS Sankalp is the first vessel of the Sankalp-class, followed by ICGS Samrat. Constructed by: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) Ship motto: “Extending the Horizon” Features Dimensions: It measures 105 m in length,… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
News: Two deaths were reported in Manasa town in Madhya Pradesh due to a Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. About Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that carries signals… Continue reading Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
Bagurumba Dance
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will will attend a traditional Bodo cultural programme in Guwahati, where around 10,000 artists will perform the Bagurumba dance. About Bagurumba Dance Bagurumba is a ancient traditional folk dance of the Bodo community of Assam. Origin: It was initially performed as a ritual dance connected with harvest, nature worship, and… Continue reading Bagurumba Dance
Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei)
News: Royle’s pika of the Himalayan highlands which goes about its life unaware that scientists now view it as a sentinel of climate change. About Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei) Royle’s pika is also called the Himalayan mouse hare or hui shutu is a species of pika. Scientific name: Ochotona roylei Habitat: They commonly inhabit rocky mountain slopes,… Continue reading Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei)
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SCNBWL) issued guidelines on diverting sanctuary land for religious structures after a proposal involving Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, which houses two historic temples. About Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Aravalli Hills in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. Establishment: It was declared… Continue reading Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
Finke River
News: The Finke Riveris believed to be the world’s oldest river system. Researchers say it began flowing between 300 and 400 million years ago, long before dinosaurs walked the planet. About Finke River The Finke River is also called Larapinta in the Indigenous Arrente language. Location: It is located in central Australia and flows through… Continue reading Finke River
Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026. About Sukhatme National Award in Statistics Instituted by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is a prestigious national honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of official statistics in India.… Continue reading Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
Mycorrhizal Networks
News: American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for her work related to Mycorrhizal Networks. About Mycorrhizal Networks The word mycorrhiza comes from Greek and means “fungus–root,” describing the close association between fungi and plant roots. Mycorrhizal networks are underground systems formed by symbiotic fungi that connect the… Continue reading Mycorrhizal Networks
