News: Kerala and Tamil Nadu have begun efforts to restore habitats and strengthen monitoring of the grey slender loris. About Gray Slender Loris The gray slender loris is a small nocturnal primate. They belongs to the group of prosimians, which represents some of the oldest and most primitive primates. Scientific name: Loris lydekkerianus Sub- species: Malabar slender loris,… Continue reading Gray Slender Loris
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Oreshnik Missile
News: The Russia–Ukraine conflict escalated after Moscow confirmed the use of its Oreshnik hypersonic missile, marking the weapon’s first deployment since November 2024. About Oreshnik Missile The Oreshnik missile is a hypersonic, nuclear-capable intermediate-range ballistic missile developed by Russia. The term “Oreshnik” translates to “hazelnut tree” in the Russian language. First Operational Use: Russia first… Continue reading Oreshnik Missile
National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)
News: National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) was operationalized by Union Home Minister Amit Shah as part of the Government of India’s efforts to strengthen internal security. About National IED Data Management System (NIDMS) The NIDMS is a centralized and secure national platform for managing data related to Improvised Explosive Device (IED) incidents. It is… Continue reading National IED Data Management System (NIDMS)
PANKHUDI Portal
News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI Portal on 8 January 2026 to strengthen CSR coordination for women and children. About PANKHUDI Portal PANKHUDI is an integrated digital portal for Corporate Social Responsibility and partnership facilitation in women and child development. Launched by: The portal was launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading PANKHUDI Portal
District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative
News: The Ministry of Textiles unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative at the National Textile Ministers Conference held in Guwahati. About District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative The District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative is a strategic program to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in India’s textile sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Textiles Aim: The initiative aims to… Continue reading District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative
Vitamin B12
News: Vitamin B12 deficiency in India is widespread, underdiagnosed, and linked to diet, absorption problems, and long-term neurological and physical health effects. About Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, also called cobalamin, that is essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. Forms of B12 Vitamin B12 exists as methylcobalamin… Continue reading Vitamin B12
Thwaites Glacier
News: The pattern of fractures in the ice of the Thwaites Glacier, which is the outflow of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, shows how the rest the Antarctic Ice Shelf could collapse in the future. About Thwaites Glacier The Thwaites Glacier is a massive Antarctic ice feature in West Antarctica critical to global sea level… Continue reading Thwaites Glacier
Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
News: Lurh Tlang Vavu Sanctuary in Farkawn village of Champhai district has become Mizoram’s first community-led forest dedicated to the sole conservation of Mrs. Hume’s pheasant, the state bird of Mizoram. About Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant It is also known as the bar-tailed pheasant. It is the state bird of Mizoram and Manipur. Naming: The name commemorates Mary Ann Grindall Hume, wife of the British naturalist… Continue reading Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant
Spina Bifida & Role of Folic Acid
News– Many countries run folic acid–based awareness programmes to prevent Spina Bifida, but India lacks large-scale efforts. About Spina Bifida Spina Bifida is a congenital birth defect in which the spine and spinal cord do not form completely during early pregnancy. It is one of the leading causes of childhood paralysis, with severity ranging from… Continue reading Spina Bifida & Role of Folic Acid
SHINE Scheme
News: The 79th Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS) Foundation Day was celebrated in New Delhi with the launch of SHINE and other key initiatives. About SHINE Scheme Full Form: SHINE, meaning Standards Help Inform and Nurture Empowered Women, is a new scheme that focuses on women-led quality awareness. Launched by: It has been launched by the Bureau… Continue reading SHINE Scheme
