News: Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), which caused a major outbreak among cattle in India in 2022, is spreading again in several parts of the country. About Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) Lumpy Skin Disease is an infectious disease in cattle caused by a virus of the family Poxviridae, also known as the Neethling virus. Caused by: It… Continue reading Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD)
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Bharatendu Harishchandra
News: Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Bharatendu Harishchandra on his birth anniversary. About Bharatendu Harishchandra Bharatendu Harishchandra was a pioneering poet, writer and playwright. He is known as the ‘father of modern Hindi literature’. He wrote under pen name of “Rasa”. Early life: He was born on September 09, 1850 at Benares.… Continue reading Bharatendu Harishchandra
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
News: JSW MG Motor India has launched the Hector Tomahawk PHEV, claimed as India’s first mainstream plug-in hybrid SUV. About Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) A PHEV uses an electric motor and internal combustion engine (ICE), with a rechargeable battery that can be charged externally. Working Mechanism: Electric operation: The vehicle generally runs on electric… Continue reading Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV)
Solani River
News: The Uttar Pradesh government submitted a Solani River floodplain demarcation report to the NGT on September 7, 2026. About Solani River Origin: The Solani River originates in the Himalayan foothills near Dehradun. Course: It flows through Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Confluence: It joins the Banganga River upstream of Shukratal. Current Issues: Floodplain Demarcation: The… Continue reading Solani River
Bornean Orangutan
News: Wildfires in Kalimantan affected 60.2% of Bornean orangutan habitat, putting its food sources, nesting trees and habitat connectivity at risk. About Bornean Orangutan The Bornean orangutan is a great ape that naturally occurs in Borneo. Species Types: There are three recognized orangutan species – Bornean, Sumatran and Tapanuli orangutans. Habitat and Distribution: The Bornean orangutan lives… Continue reading Bornean Orangutan
Tibetan Plateau
News: Rising temperatures caused glacier retreat on the Tibetan Plateau, linked to the August 26 glacial collapse on the Nepal-China border. About Tibetan Plateau Tibetan Plateau is a vast, high-elevation plateau in Asia. Other Names: It is called the “Roof of the World” and Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. Location and extension: It lies in southwestern China. It… Continue reading Tibetan Plateau
Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil
News: The Ministry of Coal, along with Coal India Limited (CIL) celebrated key milestones under its flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives namely Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil. About Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) is a flagship corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative Coal India Limited (CIL)… Continue reading Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY) and Nanha Sa Dil
Orangutans
News: Recently, five baby orangutans have been found in a forest in Odisha. About Orangutans The orangutan is Asia’s only great ape. The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language. Habitat: They live exclusively in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asian islands. Distribution: They are only found exclusively on the islands… Continue reading Orangutans
e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace
News: e-FAST India launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) to accelerate zero-emission freight in India at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 in New Delhi. About e-FAST India e-FAST India stands for Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India. Initiative by: It is an initiative of NITI Aayog. It is an initiative… Continue reading e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace
Galbraith lake
News: U.S.A government under President Donald Trump has begun the process of renewing a right-of-way agreement that would allow the Trans Alaska Pipeline System near Galbraith lake to operate for another 30 years. About Galbraith Lake Location: Galbraith Lake is a lake located in the North Slope Borough of Alaska, U.S.A. Naming: It was named in 1951 after… Continue reading Galbraith lake
