News: India has been ranked first in business climate among 40-plus global markets in the Global Business Climate Survey 2026. About Global Business Climate Survey 2026 The Global Business Climate Survey presents Swedish companies’ views on doing business across 41 global markets. Produced by: It is jointly produced by Business Sweden, Swedish Chambers of Commerce… Continue reading Global Business Climate Survey 2026
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Himalayan Monal
News: Two studies by Hemvathi Nandan Bahuguna University researchers highlighted the effects of human-made noise and climate change on the Himalayan monal. About Himalayan Monal The Himalayan monal is a large, ground-dwelling pheasant. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Lophophorus impejanus. Family: It belongs to the pheasant family, Phasianidae. Local Name: It is called Danfe… Continue reading Himalayan Monal
Perim Island
News: Iran-backed Houthi rebels have seized Yemen’s Perim Island, a strategic point in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. About Perim Island Perim Island is a small volcanic island belonging to Yemen. It is also known as Mayun Island. Location: It is located in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, at the southern entrance of the Red Sea. Channel Division:… Continue reading Perim Island
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0
News: The Ministry of Rural Development will commence DDU-GKY 2.0 training batches across most States and Union Territories from October 2026. About Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0 The DDU-GKY 2.0 provides placement-linked skill training to poor rural youth. Origin: DDU-GKY was launched in 2014 by the Ministry of Rural Development. DDU-GKY 2.0… Continue reading Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana (DDU-GKY) 2.0
Sankh River
News: Tragedy struck in Sundargarh district, Odisha when three minor girls drowned in the Sankh River while making preparations for the Karma Puja. About Sankh River The Sankh River flows across Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh and Odisha. It is part of Brahmani River system. Origin: It starts from Gumla district in Jharkhand and flows 67.5 km in… Continue reading Sankh River
‘Bharat Vann’ Green Initiative
News: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative at Central Delhi. About ‘Bharat Vann’ Green Initiative ‘Bharat Vann’ green initiative is an initiative to create an one-acre urban forest at Lodhi Colony Park in Central Delhi using the Japanese Miyawaki technique. Aim: It aims at promoting urban ecological restoration and expanding… Continue reading ‘Bharat Vann’ Green Initiative
New Horizons Probe
News: The New Horizons Probe is important to the Pluto debate as it provided the first close-up scientific observations of Pluto after its reclassification as a dwarf planet. About New Horizons Probe New Horizons Probe is a space probe launched as a part of NASA’s New Frontiers program. Launched by: It was launched by NASA… Continue reading New Horizons Probe
Doppler Weather Radars and Mission Mausam
News: India’s 51st Doppler Weather Radar was inaugurated at Sambalpur, Odisha, strengthening weather observation and early warning capabilities. About Doppler Weather Radars A Doppler Weather Radar is a specialized radar that uses the Doppler Effect to produce velocity data about distant objects. It provides information about the movement and position of targets. Working Mechanism/Doppler Effect:… Continue reading Doppler Weather Radars and Mission Mausam
Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto
News: New Horizons’ probe 2015 discoveries and images captured of Pluto has renewed debate over definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto as a planet. About Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto In 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) met in Prague to decide what exactly should be called a planet. Condition for recognition as planet:… Continue reading Definition of a ‘Planet’ and Pluto
Melanoma
News: In August 2026, intismeran, a personalised mRNA vaccine, showed reduced melanoma recurrence when combined with pembrolizumab. About Melanoma Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It develops from melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin. It usually develops on sun-exposed skin, including the arms, back, face and legs. In India, it commonly occurs on the… Continue reading Melanoma
