News: The SVASTIK web portal was launched during CSIR-NIScPR’s 5th Foundation Day celebration held in New Delhi on 14 January 2026. About SVASTIK Portal SVASTIK stands for “Scientifically Validated Societal Traditional Knowledge” and functions as a national web portal for public communication. Implemented by: It is implemented by the CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and… Continue reading SVASTIK Portal
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Famous Tunnels of India
News: India’s tunnel infrastructure is in focus due to recent completions, operational launches, and progress in major strategic and transport tunnel projects. About Famous Tunnels of India Atal Tunnel Situated in: It is situated in Himachal Pradesh. Location: It is located Beneath the Pir Panjal ranges. Connects: It connects the Manali with Lahaul–Spiti. Key Features:… Continue reading Famous Tunnels of India
Artemis II Mission
News: The mission is in the news because NASA announced Artemis II is in final preparation stages with launch windows beginning February 2026. About Artemis II Mission Artemis II is the first crewed mission of NASA’s Artemis programme to send humans to the vicinity of the Moon since 1972. Aim: The mission aims to test… Continue reading Artemis II Mission
Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
News: The Bhadrakali Temple inscription has drawn attention for highlighting the historical legacy, religious importance, and preservation of Somnath-related epigraphic records. About Bhadrakali Temple Inscription The Bhadrakali Temple inscription is an important 12th-century epigraph that records the history and patronage of the Somnath Temple. It is a eulogistic inscription of Param Pashupata Acharya Shriman Bhavabrihaspati,… Continue reading Bhadrakali Temple Inscription
BHASHINI Samudaye
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology organised a workshop on BHASHINI Samudaye in New Delhi to strengthen India’s language AI ecosystem. About BHASHINI Samudaye BHASHINI Samudaye is a collaborative ecosystem platform under BHASHINI that supports co-creation, governance, and scaling of Indian-language AI tools and services. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.… Continue reading BHASHINI Samudaye
Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice
News: A Regional Office of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was inaugurated at Raipur, Chhattisgarh increasing export potential GI-tagged products such as Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice. About Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice About Jeeraphool Rice Jeeraphool rice is an ancient, indigenous, aromatic, and short-grained rice variety mainly… Continue reading Jeeraphool Rice and Nagri Dubraj Rice
‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has advised all recognised National Sports Federations (NSFs) to constitute dedicated Committees on International Relations and Make in India in Sports within their respective organisations. About ‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees About ‘Make in India in Sports’ Committee The Make in India in… Continue reading ‘Make in India in Sports’ and ‘International Relations’ Committees
Phayre’s Leaf Monkey
News: The Phayre’s leaf monkey is in the news due to genetic reclassification which reduced its estimated population and increased conservation concern. About Phayre’s Leaf Monkey Phayre’s leaf monkey is a diurnal and arboreal Old World monkey found mainly in forested regions of Northeast India. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Trachypithecus phayrei. Naming: The… Continue reading Phayre’s Leaf Monkey
Kathputlis
News: Kathputli Nagar in Jaipur is in focus for preserving Kathputli puppetry, where nearly 250 families continue this traditional craft across generations. About Kathputlis Kathputli is a traditional string puppet theatre from Rajasthan and is one of the oldest folk art forms of the region. Naming: The word Kathputli comes from kath, meaning wood, and… Continue reading Kathputlis
Aral Sea
News: The Aral Sea is discussed due to long-term human-induced environmental damage caused by river diversion for agriculture during the Soviet period. About Aral Sea Aral Sea is an endorheic salt lake, meaning it’s a closed basin with no outflow to the ocean. Borders: It marks the border between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to… Continue reading Aral Sea
