News: The Karnataka government announced “Tulu” as the state’s second additional administrative language alongside Kannada. About Tulu Language Tulu is a Dravidian language. It is mainly spoken in two coastal districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Kasaragod district is called the ‘Sapta bhasha Samgama Bhumi (the confluence of seven… Continue reading Tulu Language
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Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
News: On Khejadli Sacrifice Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Amrita Devi Bishnoi and all the martyrs who laid down their lives for the protection of Khejri trees in Khejadli village of Rajasthan. About Khejadli Sacrifice Day Khejarli Sacrifice Day is commemorated every year on September 11. It is also observed as National… Continue reading Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
News: Karnataka police and the State Drugs Control Department busted an inter-State counterfeit drug racket operating supplying cancer medicines to hospitals and clinics for treating cancer including Myelodysplastic Syndrome. About Myelodysplastic Syndrome Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow do not develop into healthy, mature blood… Continue reading Myelodysplastic Syndrome
SLINEX-26
News: The Sri Lanka-India bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is being conducted at Visakhapatnam. About SLINEX-26 SLINEX-26 is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Sri Lanka . Indian and Sri Lankan navies participating in the exercise. It is an important platform for strengthening maritime cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between the two navies. The exercise… Continue reading SLINEX-26
Sankh River
News: Tragedy struck in Sundargarh district, Odisha when three minor girls drowned in the Sankh River while making preparations for the Karma Puja. About Sankh River The Sankh River flows across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is part of Brahmani River system. Origin: It starts from Gumla district in Jharkhand and flows 67.5 km in… Continue reading Sankh River
‘Bharat Vann’ Green Initiative
News: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative at Central Delhi. About ‘Bharat Vann’ Green Initiative ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative is an initiative to create an one-acre urban forest at Lodhi Colony Park in Central Delhi using the Japanese Miyawaki technique. Aim: It aims at promoting urban ecological restoration and expanding… Continue reading ‘Bharat Vann’ Green Initiative
New Horizons Probe
News: The New Horizons Probe is important to the Pluto debate as it provided the first close-up scientific observations of Pluto after its reclassification as a dwarf planet. About New Horizons Probe New Horizons Probe is a space probe launched as a part of NASA’s New Frontiers program. Launched by: It was launched by NASA… Continue reading New Horizons Probe
Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto
News: New Horizons’ probe 2015 discoveries and images captured of Pluto has renewed debate over definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto as a planet. About Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) met in Prague to decide what exactly should be called a planet. Condition for recognition as planet:… Continue reading Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto
Ramjak Mountain
News: A four-member team from Keralam recently scaled Ramjak, a 6,318-metre peak in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. About Ramjak Mountain The Ramjak mountain is a high-altitude mountain peak located in the Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. The peak is located near Shingo La, which is a popular trek route from Himachal to… Continue reading Ramjak Mountain
India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025
News: Delhi has topped NITI Aayog’s India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 for the development of the e-mobility ecosystem and the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) on Indian roads. About India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025 IEMI is a composite Index, which assesses the policy framework and implementation outcomes for e-mobility at the state-level. Developed… Continue reading India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) 2025
