News– To protect the rare Malabar Pied Hornbill and encourage natural forest growth, the Chhattisgarh Forest Department has begun setting up six “hornbill restaurants” in the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve. About Malabar Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros coronatus) It is a member of the hornbill family (Bucerotidae) and is also referred to as the Lesser Pied Hornbill.… Continue reading Malabar Pied Hornbill
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Key Facts about Ireland
News– India and Ireland convened a high-level bilateral meeting in New Delhi to enhance collaboration in telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and emerging technologies. About Ireland (Capital: Dublin) Location: Ireland is an island nation in Northwestern Europe and lies to the west of Great Britain. Separation from Great Britain: It is separated from Great Britain by the… Continue reading Key Facts about Ireland
Prime-Editing-mediated Readthrough of premature Termination codons (PERT)
News: Researchers from the Broad Institute recently reported a new gene-editing strategy called Prime Editing–Mediated Readthrough of Premature Termination Codons (PERT) that may enable a single treatment to address many genetic diseases caused by nonsense mutations. About Prime Editing–Mediated Readthrough of Premature Termination Codons (PERT) PERT is a genome-editing strategy designed to treat genetic diseases… Continue reading Prime-Editing-mediated Readthrough of premature Termination codons (PERT)
Exercise MILAN 2026
News- Indian Navy inaugurated MILAN Village on 15 February 2026 at Eastern Naval Command as part of Exercise MILAN 2026 events. About Exercise MILAN Exercise MILAN is a biennial multilateral naval exercise hosted by the Indian Navy. Origin: It was launched in 1995 under the Andaman and Nicobar Command. Location: Exercise MILAN 2026 is being… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026
Bodhan AI
News- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced integration of AI tools in teaching, following the launch of Bodhan AI at IIT Madras. About Bodhan AI Bodhan AI is a not-for-profit organisation created to build the Bharat EduAI Stack for AI-based education across all levels. Launched by: It was launched by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan under the… Continue reading Bodhan AI
United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
News– The Indian Army is hosting the UN Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control for the Asia-Pacific region. About United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) It is a United Nations Secretariat office responsible for promoting global disarmament and arms control. Established: It was established in January 1998 as the Department… Continue reading United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
Piton de la Fournaise
News: Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island erupted again, marking its second eruption of the year. About Piton de la Fournaise It is one of the world’s most active and productive volcanoes. Type: It is a typical basaltic shield volcano. Location: It is located on the east–southeastern edge of the French island La Réunion in the western Indian… Continue reading Piton de la Fournaise
Lake Michigan
News: Over 150 years after sinking in a storm, the wreck of Lac La Belle has been found in Lake Michigan. About Lake Michigan Lake Michigan is the third largest of the five Great Lakes in North America. It is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States. Boundaries: It is bordered by… Continue reading Lake Michigan
Sangtam Community
News: The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins within its jurisdiction. About Sangtam Community Sangtam are Naga ethnic group in Northeast India. Location: They mainly reside in Tuensang District and Kiphire District of Nagaland. Origin: According to oral traditions, their ancestors may have migrated from Mongolia through China… Continue reading Sangtam Community
AI Impact Summit 2026
News: The Union Government is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing global leaders, policymakers, and innovators together. About AI Impact Summit 2026 Hosted by: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is hosting AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Duration: The summit is being held from… Continue reading AI Impact Summit 2026
