News: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying organised Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ to strengthen preparedness against FMD serotype SAT-1. About Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ The Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ was a National Tabletop Exercise on Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) serotype SAT-1 preparedness. FMD serotype SAT-1 has not been reported in India. In view of its geographical spread beyond Africa to parts of… Continue reading Exercise ‘VAJRA-SAT’ And Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
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Kochon Prize 2026
News: REACH, an Indian non-profit organisation, has received the Kochon Prize 2026 for its contribution to combating tuberculosis (TB). About Kochon Prize The Kochon Prize is a global award that recognises individuals and organisations for their significant contributions to combating tuberculosis. Organised by: It is organised by the Kochon Foundation, an independent Korean non-profit foundation,… Continue reading Kochon Prize 2026
Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026
News: India and Myanmar commenced their first bilateral Tri-Services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise, ‘RAHAT MITRA’ in Chennai. About Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026 The Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026 is the first bilateral tri-services Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise between India and Myanmar. Duration: The exercise was conducted over two days in… Continue reading Exercise ‘RAHAT MITRA’ 2026
‘Mahabharata’, ‘Arthashastra’, ‘Rajatarangini’ Added To UNESCO Memory Register
News: Three significant texts of Indian civilisation, Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata and Kautilya’s Arthashastra have been inscribed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific during the 11th MOWCAP session held in Jakarta, Indonesia. About the Memory of the World (MOW) Program Memory of the World (MOW) Program is a… Continue reading ‘Mahabharata’, ‘Arthashastra’, ‘Rajatarangini’ Added To UNESCO Memory Register
State Public Service Commission (SPSC) and Removal of its Chairman
News: A BJP delegation met President Droupadi Murmu on November 5, 2026, seeking action on the recommendation to remove Kerala SPSC Chairman and members. About State Public Service Commission (SPSC) The SPSC is a constitutional body. It is responsible for conducting state-level recruitment examinations and advising the state government on public service matters. Constitutional Provision:… Continue reading State Public Service Commission (SPSC) and Removal of its Chairman
Nationally Determined Contribution–Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA II)
News: NITI Aayog and Germany’s international cooperation agency, GIZ, signed an Implementation Agreement on 3 November 2026 to accelerate the electrification of India’s freight transport sector. About Nationally Determined Contribution–Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA II) The Nationally Determined Contribution–Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA II) is a regional initiative aimed at reducing… Continue reading Nationally Determined Contribution–Transport Initiative for Asia Phase II (NDC-TIA II)
Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) ‘Amini’
News: The Indian Navy received ‘Amini’, an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, from GRSE on 5 November 2026. About Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) ‘Amini’ Amini is an indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) of the Indian Navy. Builder: It has been designed and… Continue reading Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) ‘Amini’
Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Chhattisgarh will bring back blackbucks to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary after more than five decades. About Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary The Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary is located at Raigarh in Chhattisgarh. Establish year: It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 Area: It spans in an area of 277.82 sq. km Surrounding hills: Rathan, Budhaghat, Gomarda and… Continue reading Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
Disporum kamakhasiense
News: Disporum kamakhasiense, a new species of flowering plant has been discovered in the forests of Assam and Meghalaya. About Disporum Kamakhasiense Disporum kamakhasiense is a new species of flowering plant discovered in Assam and Meghalaya. It was recorded at three locations – Garbhanga Reserve Forest in Assam, Laisong in Dima Hasao district and the… Continue reading Disporum kamakhasiense
Swift Satellite Telescope
News: NASA’s Swift satellite telescope tumbled out of orbit as expected and burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia. About Swift Satellite Telescope The Swift Satellite Telescope is a space-based astronomical observatory designed primarily to detect and study Gamma-Ray Bursts. These bursts are extremely powerful explosions that occur in distant parts of the universe and… Continue reading Swift Satellite Telescope
