News: A major fire on December 12, 2025, razed a large expanse of Khonoma-side Dzükou Valley in Nagaland. About Dzukou Valley Location: The Dzüko Valley is located in between Senapati district of Manipur and Kohima district of Nagaland in Northeast India. It lies behind the Japfu mountains at an altitude of about 2,438 m. Naming:… Continue reading Dzukou Valley
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Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay
News: The Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay have been added to Ramsar List, taking India’s total Ramsar sites to 96. About Siliserh Lake Siliserh Lake is a human-made lake and wetland that has now been recognised as India’s 96th Ramsar site. Location: It is located in Alwar district in the state of Rajasthan. It lies… Continue reading Siliserh Lake and Kopra Jalashay
First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
News- The Indian Navy will commission DSC A20, the first indigenously built Diving Support Craft, at Kochi on 16 December 2025. About First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’ DSC A20 is the first vessel of the indigenously designed and constructed Diving Support Craft series for the Indian Navy. Built by: DSC A20 has been… Continue reading First Indigenous Diving Support Craft ‘DSC A20’
The Red-Shanked Douc
News- Customs officials at Kempegowda International Airport foiled an attempt to illegally import two critically endangered Red-shanked Doucs into India. About Red-shanked Douc The red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) is an Old World monkey known as the ‘Queen of the Primates’ for its highly colourful body and unique appearance. Distribution:It is native to the forests of… Continue reading The Red-Shanked Douc
Supernova
News- Scientists using the James Webb Space Telescope identified the earliest known supernova, observed just 730 million years after the universe’s birth. About Supernova A supernova is a massive and extremely bright explosion of a star, marking its violent end after it runs out of fuel or gains excessive mass. Types of Supernova Type 1:… Continue reading Supernova
UN Champions of the Earth award
News-Tamil Nadu IAS officer Supriya Sahu has received the UN Champions of the Earth Award for her leadership in tackling plastic pollution and promoting wildlife conservation in India. About UN Champions of the Earth award It is the United Nations’ highest environmental honour. It was established in 2005 and awarded annually by the United Nations… Continue reading UN Champions of the Earth award
Convention against Discrimination in Education
News– UNESCO released a report titled Right to Education: Past, Present and Future, which reviews the progress and impact of the 1960 UNESCO Convention against Discrimination in Education. About Convention against Discrimination in Education It was adopted in 1960 under the aegis of United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). It is the first… Continue reading Convention against Discrimination in Education
India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel
News– India has inaugurated its first fully indigenous hydrogen fuel cell–based passenger vessel in Varanasi, signifying an important milestone in the country’s push towards green maritime transportation. About India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel The vessel has been constructed by Cochin Shipyard Limited and is owned by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI).… Continue reading India’s 1st Hydrogen Fuel Cell Passenger Vessel
GlowCas9
News: Indian scientists have created a glowing CRISPR protein that can be observed in action within living cells. It is a groundbreaking development that could greatly enhance cancer treatment and other gene-based therapies. About GlowCas9 GlowCas9 is a new CRISPR protein created by scientists at the Bose Institute in Kolkata. It is engineered to produce… Continue reading GlowCas9
National Hub for Quantum Communication
News: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM), launched the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation, which will serve as India’s National Hub for Quantum Communication. About the National Hub for Quantum Communication The National Hub for Quantum Communication was established under the IITM C-DOT Samgnya Technologies Foundation. The Foundation is located at the IIT Madras… Continue reading National Hub for Quantum Communication
