News: A new study by the University of Sheffield found that spotted hyenas in Ethiopia’s Mekelle city reduce waste, carbon emissions, and sanitation risks. About Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) The spotted hyena is the largest living member of the Hyaenidae family. It is a highly adaptable carnivore. Scientific Name: The scientific name of the spotted… Continue reading Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
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Glass Industry of India
News: Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate natural gas supply, which may affect India’s glass manufacturing industry dependent on continuous fuel supply. About Glass Industry of India India’s glass manufacturing industry produces glass products used in construction, automotive, packaging, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) represents the… Continue reading Glass Industry of India
Jhelum River
News: The Kashmir Valley is experiencing an unusual early spring as the Jhelum River dropped below zero-gauge level amid record high temperatures. About Jhelum River Location: The Jhelum River is a river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan and is a major tributary of the Indus River. Ancient names: Known as Vitasta in… Continue reading Jhelum River
LIGO India
News: Construction of the LIGO India observatory in Hingoli district remains delayed as the ₹1,600-crore construction tender has not yet been awarded. About LIGO India The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) India is a planned gravitational wave observatory that will work as part of the global network studying cosmic ripples in space-time. Location: The observatory will… Continue reading LIGO India
National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26
News: The National Highways Authority of India released the first Annual Report on the National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26. About National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26 It is a scientific and quantitative index that measures the proportion of green cover along the Way of National Highways. Released by: The report has been… Continue reading National Highways Green Cover Index (NH-GCI) 2025–26
Anavaran Portal
News: The Forest Survey of India recently stopped issuing deforestation alerts through the Anavaran-Deforestation Alert System, and the portal’s data have not been updated since November 2025. About Anavaran Portal Anavaran Portal is a deforestation alert system that uses satellite data and machine learning to monitor forest cover loss and send alerts to states. Developed… Continue reading Anavaran Portal
T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
News: The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, congratulated the Indian cricket team after it won the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 title. About T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026 The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is an international cricket tournament played in the Twenty20 International format. Organized by: The tournament is organised by the International… Continue reading T20 Men’s Cricket World Cup 2026
Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
News: India’s External Affairs Ministry discussed connectivity and infrastructure cooperation with Croatia’s envoy for the Three Seas Initiative during Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi. About Three Seas Initiative (3SI) The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) is regional political and economic cooperation platform connecting 13 European Union countries located between the Baltic, Adriatic, and Black Seas.… Continue reading Three Seas Initiative (3SI)
Exercise Cold Response
News: NATO began its biennial Arctic military exercise Cold Response on March 9 amid tensions related to U.S. President Trump’s push to take over Greenland. About Exercise Cold Response Exercise Cold Response is a large-scale biennial NATO military exercise conducted in the European Arctic to test the alliance’s defence capability in extreme Arctic conditions. Organized… Continue reading Exercise Cold Response
Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games will be held in Chhattisgarh. About Khelo India Tribal Games Khelo India Tribal Games is a national sporting event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes to promote mass participation and sporting excellence. Inaugural edition: The inaugural edition of the… Continue reading Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
