Dehing Patkai National Park

News: Recently, a camera trap in Dehing Patkai National Park has captured a rare sighting of a Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), a species listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. About Dehing Patkai National Park It is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. It is India’s largest stretch of lowland rainforest.… Continue reading Dehing Patkai National Park

AIKosha

News: The Central Government took a significant step under its IndiaAI Mission by launching AIKosha along with an AI Compute Portal. About AIKosha AIKosha is a secured platform designed to provide a comprehensive repository of datasets, models, and use cases to facilitate AI research and innovation in India. Aim: It aims to provide accessible AI… Continue reading AIKosha

Viatina-19

News: Viatina-19 cow has made headlines worldwide as the most expensive cow ever sold. This sale made her the world’s most expensive cattle, as per the Guinness World Record. About Viatina-19 Viatina-19 belongs to the Nelore breed, also known as Ongole. It originated in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India and was first introduced to Brazil in the… Continue reading Viatina-19

Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025)

News: Recently, UN published its UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025). Key Findings of the UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025) Negative Trends: Nearly one-quarter of governments reported backlash against women’s rights. A woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member. Conflict-related sexual violence increased by 50%… Continue reading Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025)

Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris

News: A 500-kg metal object, believed to be space debris, crashed in Kenya, sparking concerns about accountability and legal gaps in space governance. Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris About Space Debris Space debris refers to defunct, non-functional objects in Earth’s orbit, including fragments of old satellites, spent rocket stages, and collision remnants.… Continue reading Space Debris and International Laws on Space Debris

Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

News: The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). The scheme has been allocated a total outlay of ₹3,880 crore for two years, covering 2024-25 and 2025-26. Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) About Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) The Government of… Continue reading Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)

D-voter and rules governing D voters

News: The issue of ‘D’ (Doubtful) voters in Assam has resurfaced as the opposition demands the tabling of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) report and the closure of the state transit camp. D-voter and rules governing D voters. About D-voter The term “D-voter” refers to “Doubtful Voter”, a classification used in Assam to indicate… Continue reading D-voter and rules governing D voters

Gum Arabic

News: Gum Arabic is facing a growing crisis due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan. About Gum Arabic Gum arabic, also known as acacia gum, is a natural substance obtained from the hardened sap of two species of acacia trees—Acacia senegal and Vachellia (formerly Acacia). It is predominantly produced in Sudan, which accounts for about… Continue reading Gum Arabic

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