News: India’s first scientifically confirmed case of freshwater pufferfish poisoning highlights a hidden risk. About Freshwater Pufferfish Freshwater pufferfish belong primarily to the family Tetraodontidae. Distribution: They are naturally distributed across tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia (India, Thailand, Indonesia) and Africa, where they inhabit rivers, streams, floodplains, and lakes. Globally, about 190–193 valid… Continue reading Freshwater Pufferfish
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BRICS 2026
News: India formally launched the BRICS Presidency 2026 logo and official website in New Delhi. India will assume the BRICS chairship in 2026, coinciding with 20 years of BRICS since its inception. About BRICS 2026 About the logo: The logo of BRICS India 2026 is inspired by the lotus, India’s national flower. The overall shape… Continue reading BRICS 2026
Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission
News: The Union Minister for Jal Shakti has inaugurated several significant and far-reaching initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission to strengthen scientific research, monitoring and policy support for aquatic biodiversity conservation. Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre The Aqua Life Conservation Monitoring Centre for Ganga and… Continue reading Landmark Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Initiatives under the Namami Gange Mission
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
News: NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024. About Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 It is a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across States and Union Territories (UTs). It provides an evidence-based framework to strengthen export competitiveness at the State, UT and district levels. Released by: NITI Aayog First… Continue reading Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. About National Campaign on Entrepreneurship The campaign is to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) The campaign is being implemented… Continue reading National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
News: The Responsible Nations Index will be formally launched on 19 January 2026. About Responsible Nations Index (RNI) It is India’s first globally anchored index designed to measure national responsibility beyond economic and military power. Launched by: World Intellectual Foundation in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru University, Indian Institute of Management Mumbai, and the Dr. Ambedkar… Continue reading Responsible Nations Index (RNI)
Mithi River
News: The Mithi river flowing through Mumbai has became a national symbol of urban vulnerability after the devastating floods that claimed over 1,000 lives in 2005. About Mithi River Location: The Mithi River is one of the four rivers flowing through the city of Mumbai. Origin: The river originates from the overflow of the Vihar… Continue reading Mithi River
Shaksgam Valley
News: In response to a statement by the India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson, a Chinese government spokesperson reaffirmed the country’s claims to the Shaksgam Valley. About Shaksgam Valley Location: The Shaksgam Valley, also known as the Trans-Karakoram Tract, is a remote, high-altitude valley located north of the Karakoram mountain range. It lies in… Continue reading Shaksgam Valley
NIRANTAR platform
News: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change chaired a meeting of the National Institute for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience (NIRANTAR) platform. About NIRANTAR Platform NIRANTAR stands for National Institute for Research & Application of Natural Resources to Transform, Adapt and Build Resilience. It is a… Continue reading NIRANTAR platform
Swami Vivekananda
News: The Vice President of India paid floral tributes to Swami Vivekananda on National Youth Day. About Swami Vivekananda Swami Vivekananda was a Hindu monk, spiritual leader, and reformer who played a major role in spreading Vedanta philosophy. He was originally named Narendranath Datta and was born on January 12, 1863, in Kolkata. From a… Continue reading Swami Vivekananda
