News: MoHUA approved Guidelines for the PARIVARTAN Scheme to replace older polluting trucks and buses in the National Capital Region. About PARIVARTAN Scheme PARIVARTAN stands for ‘Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions’. Implemented by: It is implemented by the Ministry of Road Transport and… Continue reading PARIVARTAN Scheme
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Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
News: The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a four-day multinational maritime training engagement, in Kochi from July 20 to 23. About Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 is a four-day multinational maritime training exercise. Hosted by: The Indian Navy is hosting the exercise at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi under… Continue reading Operation Southern Readiness 26-2
Melatonin
News: A new study suggests that melatonin may help reduce chronic muscle and joint pain, besides its well-known role in regulating sleep. About Melatonin Melatonin is a naturally occurring indoleamine hormone primarily responsible for regulating the human body’s circadian rhythm and sleep-wake cycles. Natural Origin : Melatonin is naturally secreted by the pineal gland in the… Continue reading Melatonin
Trial in Absentia
News: A Special NIA Court has issued a non-bailable warrant against Hafiz Saeed in the Pahalgam terror attack case. As he is unlikely to appear, the NIA is expected to seek a trial in absentia under Section 356 of the BNSS. About Trial in Absentia A trial in absentia is a criminal trial conducted without… Continue reading Trial in Absentia
Falkland Islands
News: After Argentina’s 2–1 victory over England in the semi-final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lautaro Martínez and Giovani Lo Celso celebrated by holding up a banner that read, “Las Malvinas son Argentinas,” meaning “The Falkland Islands (Malvinas) are Argentine.” About Falkland Islands Location: They are archipelago in the South Atlantic Ocean on the… Continue reading Falkland Islands
Cicadas (Cicadoidea)
News: Meghalaya’s niangtaser cicadas (Chremistica ribhoi) have reappeared after four years, coinciding with the football World Cup. About Cicadas (Cicadoidea) Cicadas (Cicadoidea) are hemipteran insects known for their loud, species-specific calls and long underground life cycles. Habitat: Most cicadas are canopy dwellers and are found in natural forests with large trees, where they spend most… Continue reading Cicadas (Cicadoidea)
Korku Community
News: Nearly 2,000 Korku community members from 150 villages marched in Madhya Pradesh demanding removal of forest encroachments and protection of livelihoods. About Korku Community The Korku are an ancient, peaceful Adivasi community belonging to the Munda group and recognized as a Scheduled Tribe by the Government of India. Distribution: The Korku community is mostly found… Continue reading Korku Community
National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat. About National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) is a policy to encourage new investments in gas-based urea manufacturing units in India. Piloted by: This policy is piloted… Continue reading National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
New Species of Bees
News: Researchers discovered two new rare solitary bee species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, highlighting Eastern Himalayas’ biodiversity and conservation needs. About New Species of Bees Elaphropoda Triangulata and Habropoda Adi are two newly discovered species of solitary bees found in Arunachal Pradesh. Discovered by: Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and… Continue reading New Species of Bees
Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India will organise the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP). About Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Duration: It will be organized across universities and colleges from 16th July to 15th August 2026.… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme
