News: A camera-trap study in eastern Sikkim recorded a gaur at 3,542 metres, the highest verified photographic sighting of the species globally. About Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus) The Indian Gaur is also known as Indian Bison. It is the world’s largest living wild bovine (wild cattle). Family: It belongs to the Bovidae family. State Animal: It… Continue reading Indian Gaur (Bos gaurus)
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Network Anubhav Platform
News: TRAI has launched the Network Anubhav Platform to provide geospatial network-test information and web access to DND services. About Network Anubhav Platform The Network Anubhav Platform is a geospatial and analytical dashboard that provides information on telecom network performance. Launched by: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the platform. Aim: The platform… Continue reading Network Anubhav Platform
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, highlighting India’s digital public infrastructure and trade agreements. About Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026 The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) is the Commonwealth’s principal forum for dialogue and collective decision-making, where leaders discuss shared challenges and promote… Continue reading Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2026
Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,814 crore scheme to promote domestic processing of critical minerals and reduce import dependence. About Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing The Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing provides capital expenditure (capex) support to establish domestic critical mineral processing facilities. Duration: The scheme will operate… Continue reading Capex Support Scheme to Promote Critical Mineral Processing
Kedar Tal
News: The district administration’s search and rescue operation to evacuate trekkers and support staff stranded in the Kedar Tal region of Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district remained underway. About Kedar Tal Kedartal is a high-altitude glacial lake in the Garhwal Himalayas of Uttarakhand. Fed by: The lake is fed by the snowfall over Mt Thalay Sagar (6,904m),… Continue reading Kedar Tal
Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
News: A new plant species, Bupleurum oslaense has been discovered in Uttarakhand’s Govind Pashu Vihar National Park. About Govind Pashu Vihar National Park The Govind Pashu Vihar National Park is located in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand. It forms part of the Western Himalayan biogeographic zone. It comprises two major valleys – the Rupin Valley and Supin Valley that form… Continue reading Govind Pashu Vihar National Park
Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹14,500 crore Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to promote Grid-Scale energy storage systems. About Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme has been launched to support the development of 92 Gigawatt-hours (GWh) of grid-scale energy storage capacity across the country,… Continue reading Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme to Promote Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
VISTAR scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme for the period 2026-27 to 2030-31. About VISTAR scheme Aspects Details About Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics and Research (VISTAR) scheme is a central sector scheme designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official… Continue reading VISTAR scheme
Markhor
News: The foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreaks reported among livestock in the Kashmir region can spread from livestock to wildlife such as Markhors and Hanguls. About Markhor Aspects Description About The Markhor is scientifically known as Capra falconeri. It is the largest wild goat in world. It is known for its thick fur, flowing beard and… Continue reading Markhor
Bupleurum oslaense
News: Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered and described a new plant species, Bupleurum oslaense, in Uttarakhand. About Bupleurum oslaense The Bupleurum oslaense is a new perennial herb species discovered in the temperate forests of the Western Himalayas. It shares genetic and structural similarities with Bupleurum petiolulatum, a plant native to China.… Continue reading Bupleurum oslaense
