News: Concern is growing over declining pollinator populations worldwide, bringing attention to the ecological importance of non-bee pollinators such as hoverflies. About Hoverflies Hoverflies are a diverse group and not a single insect type. They belong to the Syrphidae family of Diptera, which includes more than 6,000 species across 377 genera worldwide. Different hoverfly species… Continue reading Hoverflies
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Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder
News: The Government of India approved the Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder under PMMSY with full central financial assistance. About Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder It is a modern harbour project planned to improve fisheries infrastructure using technology and sustainable practices. Location: It is located at Mayabunder in the Andaman and… Continue reading Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder
Gita Mittal Committee
News: The Supreme Court extended the tenure of the all-women Gita Mittal Committee monitoring rehabilitation work in violence-affected Manipur by six months. About Gita Mittal Committee The Gita Mittal Committee is an all-women committee of three former High Court judges formed to support rehabilitation in Manipur. Appointed by: The committee was appointed by the Supreme… Continue reading Gita Mittal Committee
HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26
HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26 STATE OF THE ECONOMY The global environment remains fragile, with growth holding up better than expected but risks elevated amid intensifying geopolitical tensions, trade fragmentation and financial vulnerabilities. The impact of these shocks may still surface with a lag. Against this backdrop, India’s performance stands out. The First Advance Estimates place FY26… Continue reading HIGHLIGHTS: ECONOMIC SURVEY 2025-26
Rojava Region
News: Renewed fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces threatens the autonomy of the Rojava region in northeastern Syria. About Rojava Region Rojava region (meaning “West” in Kurdish) refers to a de facto Kurdish autonomous region in northern and northeastern Syria. The region lies along the Euphrates basin and includes major… Continue reading Rojava Region
PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
News: The PESA Rankings for 2024-25 were released, showing Maharashtra first, Madhya Pradesh second and Himachal Pradesh third among PESA States. About PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25 The PESA Rankings of the States for 2024-25 assess how well States have implemented the PESA Act in the Fifth Schedule Areas. Released by: It is… Continue reading PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
Fishing Cat
News: The fishing cat is in the news due to rapid wetland destruction and increasing concern over its declining population across floodplains and deltas. About Fishing Cat The fishing cat is a medium-sized wild cat that is strongly adapted to wetland and aquatic environments. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Prionailurus viverrinus. Habitat: The fishing… Continue reading Fishing Cat
Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary and remembered his life of sacrifice. About Lala Lajpat Rai Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian revolutionary, politician, and author, popularly known as Punjab Kesari and a member of the Lal–Bal–Pal trio. Birth: He was born on 28… Continue reading Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai
Bactrian Camel
News: This year, two Bactrian camels named Galwan and Nubra marched on Kartavya Path in the Republic Day Parade. About Bactrian Camel The Bactrian camel is a double-humped camel scientifically known as Camelus bactrianus. Naming: The name “Bactrian” comes from the ancient region of Bactria, located between present-day Afghanistan, Iran and Kazakhstan Distribution Globally: It… Continue reading Bactrian Camel
ExoMiner++
News: NASA has open sourced its AI system ExoMiner++ while analysing TESS data to support transparent, collaborative, and faster global exoplanet discovery. About ExoMiner++ ExoMiner++ is a deep learning–based artificial intelligence system used to identify exoplanets from space mission data. Developed by: It was developed by NASA. The main goals of the ExoMiner project are:… Continue reading ExoMiner++
