News: Every monsoon in Darjeeling hills, breeding habitats of the Himalayan salamander are shrinking, prompting restoration efforts by the West Bengal Forest Department. About Himalayan Salamander The Himalayan salamander (Tylototriton himalayanus) is a rare, semi-aquatic amphibian found in the hilly regions of the Eastern Himalaya. It is one of only two salamander species in India,… Continue reading Himalayan Salamander
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Tirukkural
News: Thiruvalluvar was invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thiruvalluvar Day, praising his works and urging people to read Thirukkural. About Thirukkural The Tirukkural (literally “Sacred Couplets”) is a classical Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets on ethics, politics, economics, and love. Authored by: It was authored by Thiruvalluvar. Timeline: It was composed during… Continue reading Tirukkural
AI Impact Summit 2026
News: The Union Government is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing global leaders, policymakers, and innovators together. About AI Impact Summit 2026 Hosted by: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is hosting AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Duration: The summit is being held from… Continue reading AI Impact Summit 2026
Ol Chiki Script
News: Ol Chiki script is in the news due to its centenary celebrations, including commemorative initiatives and growing institutional recognition of its legacy. About Ol Chiki Script Ol Chiki is the official script of the Santhali language, a prominent tribal language with strong oral traditions. Developed by: It was developed in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath… Continue reading Ol Chiki Script
Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved construction of India’s first underwater twin tube road-cum-rail tunnel project. About Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project It is India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel project designed for integrated high-capacity transport connectivity. Location: The project will be built beneath the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Connectivity: It will connect… Continue reading Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project
Saltwater Crocodiles
News: A recent genetic study has confirmed that the now-extinct crocodiles of the Seychelles were saltwater crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus). About Saltwater Crocodiles The saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest and heaviest living reptile in the world and an opportunistic apex predator. It is also known as the estuarine or Indo-Pacific crocodile. It is uniquely… Continue reading Saltwater Crocodiles
Project Vault
News: The United States announced Project Vault to build a critical minerals stockpile to reduce dependence on China and manage supply disruptions. About Project Vault Project Vault is a public-private partnership created to buy and store critical minerals and rare earth elements. Announced by: The initiative was announced by the President of the United States,… Continue reading Project Vault
Exercise KHANJAR XIII
News: The thirteenth edition of Exercise KHANJAR has begun at Misamari in Assam, involving Special Forces from India and Kyrgyzstan. About Exercise KHANJAR XIII Exercise KHANJAR XIII is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan to enhance Special Forces cooperation. First edition: India and Kyrgyzstan have been conducting this exercise annually since 2011… Continue reading Exercise KHANJAR XIII
Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. About M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was a senior parliamentarian who served as Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Lok Sabha and later as Governor of Bihar. Born in: He… Continue reading Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Pennaiyar river
News: Supreme Court directs Centre to constitute tribunal to settle Pennaiyar river dispute between T.N. and Karnataka. About Pennaiyar river Origin: It originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It is also known as the South Pennar River, Dakshina Pinakini in Kannada, and Thenpennai, Ponnaiyar, or Pennaiyar in Tamil. States covered:… Continue reading Pennaiyar river
