News: The Union government has issued a draft notification proposing a complete ban on the manufacture, import, transport, distribution, sale and use of paraquat dichloride. About Paraquat Dichloride Paraquat is also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen. It is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used… Continue reading Paraquat Dichloride
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Indian Grey Hornbill
News: Gujarat’s Gir forests have recorded a major conservation success with the successful reintroduction and breeding of the Indian Grey Hornbill. About Indian Grey Hornbill The Indian grey hornbill is a tropical bird found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Ocyceros birostris. Habitat: It prefers dry plains, foothills, and open habitats. Distribution: Among… Continue reading Indian Grey Hornbill
Sulphur Dioxide
News: According to CREA, about 81% of SO₂ emissions from coal-fired power plants within 300 km of Delhi-NCR come from plants exempted from installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) systems. About Sulphur Dioxide Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a heavy, colourless, toxic gas. Source: Its largest source in the atmosphere is the burning of fossil fuels by… Continue reading Sulphur Dioxide
Poonch River
News: As a precautionary measure, the Municipal Council of Poonch, Jammu & Kashmir, has relocated municipal solid waste away from the Poonch River to prevent it from entering the river during the monsoon season. About the Poonch River It is a snow-fed perennial river which flows through Jammu and Kashmir in India and Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It… Continue reading Poonch River
Thamirabarani River
News: The Madras High Court stated that no one has the right to pollute the Thamirabarani River by dumping ritual waste during ceremonies. About Thamirabarani River Thamirabarani River is a rare perennial river of southern India that flows entirely within Tamil Nadu. Other Names: The river is also known as the Tamraparni River and Porunai River,… Continue reading Thamirabarani River
Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)
News: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) dismantled an interstate Mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in Pune. About Operation Vajra Operation Vajra is an operation against an interstate synthetic drug trafficking syndicate led by the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN). Led by: The operation was carried out by the Preventive Branch of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN),… Continue reading Operation Vajra and Mephedrone (MD)
Tritium
News: A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology reports a breakthrough in removing tritium from contaminated water using a metal-organic framework (MOF). About Tritium It is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Properties: Atomic mass: It has an atomic mass of 3.014 and is considered an important and versatile radioisotope. Components: It consists of… Continue reading Tritium
Reusable Rocket
News: Japan’s JAXA tested a prototype reusable rocket, while China successfully achieved its first reusable rocket booster landing. About Reusable Rocket Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) is a space launch system designed to recover and reuse some or all of its component stages. Goal: RLVs aim to transform space launches from a disposable model into a transportation model,… Continue reading Reusable Rocket
Digital Threat Report 2025-26
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the second edition of the Digital Threat Report 2025–26 for the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) and payments ecosystem. About Digital Threat Report 2025-26 The Digital Threat Report 2025-26 provides a comprehensive assessment of the cybersecurity landscape in the Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI)… Continue reading Digital Threat Report 2025-26
Khawthlangtuipui River
News: Over 80 families were evacuated in Mizoram’s Lunglei district after the Khawthlangtuipui River overflowed following heavy rainfall. About Khawthlangtuipui River The Khawthlangtuipui River is a transboundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. It is also known as Karnaphuli River. Origin: It originates in the Lushai Hills of Mizoram. It flows 270 kilometres (170 mi)… Continue reading Khawthlangtuipui River
