News: South Sudanese officials reported that Sudanese military drone strikes on a market in the disputed Abyei region killed over 150 people, amid escalating cross-border violence. About Abyei Region The Abyei region is a disputed territory located along the border between Sudan and South Sudan. It borders Sudan’s Kordofan region, which has become a major… Continue reading Abyei Region
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Agri Welfare Portal
News: Union Agriculture Minister recently launched an upgraded agri welfare portal to provide farmers across the country with direct, easy access to government schemes, financial assistance and reliable agricultural information on their mobile phones. About Agri Welfare Portal The Agri Welfare Portal is a platform that will provide farmers with all information about the government schemes.… Continue reading Agri Welfare Portal
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
News: The 5th edition of the India-Australia Joint Military Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. About Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 is a India-Australia Joint Military Exercise. Location: It is being held from 19 October to 01 November 2026 in Kerala. Hosted by: It is being hosted by India… Continue reading Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A New Study Identifies Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary as a Vital Refuge for Tiger Recovery and Wildlife Conservation in Rajasthan. About Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Karauli district of Rajasthan. It is the northern extension of the Ranthamboree National Park. Associated river: It is bounded on the west by… Continue reading Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary
Melanterite and Gypsum
News: Researchers identified two hydrous sulphate minerals, melanterite and gypsum, at sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile that resemble Martian environments. About Melanterite Melanterite is a hydrated iron sulphate. It is formed through the oxidative weathering and decomposition of primary iron sulfide minerals, most commonly pyrite (FeS₂) or its unstable polymorph marcasite. It is often… Continue reading Melanterite and Gypsum
Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme
News: Researchers used a Raman spectrometer supported by the DST-Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme to identify Mars-analogue minerals in Tamil Nadu and Chile. About Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme The Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) programme is a flagship research and development programme to upgrade research and… Continue reading Fund for Improvement of S&T Infrastructure (FIST) Programme
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A rare sighting of Phayre’s Leaf Monkeys has been captured on camera at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary in South Tripura. About Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura. It is bounded by the international border with Bangladesh on both its eastern and western sides. Established in: It was established in 1988.… Continue reading Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
News: Soldiers of the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment have won a gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026. About Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 The Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 is the premier patrolling event of the British Army. It is widely known as the “Olympics of Military Patrolling. It is a mission focused and scenario-based exercise.… Continue reading Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
News: Recently, India has added Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance. About Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) Sukhna Wetland is located at the edge of the city of Chandigarh and at the base of the Outer Himalayas. It is a peri-urban reservoir that plays an important role in regulating… Continue reading Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
Sauj Jheel (UP)
News: India’s Ramsar site tally has reached 103 with the addition of Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (UP). About Sauj Jheel (UP) Location: Sauj Jheel is located in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh. With this, Mainpuri got the distinction of the only district in the country with two Ramsar sites, the other being theSaman… Continue reading Sauj Jheel (UP)
