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

TomTom Traffic Index 2025

News: As per TomTom Traffic Index 2025, Bengaluru was the second most congested city in the world in 2025. About TomTom Traffic Index 2025 TomTom Traffic Index is an annual analysis of global traffic trends and commuting behavior. Released by: TomTom, an Amsterdam- based company that offers traffic solutions Benchmark: The Index measures congestion levels, average… Continue reading TomTom Traffic Index 2025

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

PANCHAM Chatbot 

News: Recently, PANCHAM Chatbot was launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the occasion of 77th Republic day. About PANCHAM Chatbot PANCHAM stands for Panchayat Assistance & Messaging Chatbot. About: It is an AI digital chatbot designed to help village panchayats access government schemes, official data, and important updates easily. Launched by: Ministry of Panchayati… Continue reading PANCHAM Chatbot 

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++

Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’

News: Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. About Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’ ASC ARJUN is a humanoid robot, deployed at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. This deployment marks a first-of-its-kind initiative on the Indian Railways network. Developed By: ASC ARJUN has been fully designed and developed in Visakhapatnam using… Continue reading Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’

Pygmy Hog

News: The population of Pygmy Hog has declined sharply due to habitat loss, grass burning, illegal grazing, and land degradation. About Pygmy Hog The Pygmy Hog is the smallest and rarest wild suid in the world. Scientific name: Porcula salvania Habitat: Pygmy Hogs prefer undisturbed patches of tall wet grassland mixed with a wide variety… Continue reading Pygmy Hog

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