News: Assam Finance Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur. About Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary Aspects Details Location It is a protected area located in the Indian state of Assam. It is situated in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is known as the “Jewel of… Continue reading Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
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Quit India Movement
News: Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister of India paid tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the Quit India Movement and the Kakori Train Action. About Quit India Movement The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India… Continue reading Quit India Movement
E-Samudra
News: India took a major step towards digitising maritime governance with the launch of E-Samudra. About E-Samudra e-Samudra is a comprehensive digital platform that integrates a wide range of services for seafarers, shipping companies, ports, and other maritime stakeholders. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Aim: The platform aims to transform maritime governance… Continue reading E-Samudra
Cyanide
News: Amboseli National Park is facing a grim mystery after 15 elephants died in a month, reportedly after consuming cyanide-contaminated tomatoes. About Cyanide Cyanides include a group of compounds containing a highly reactive cyanide anion (CN–). It is produced naturally in many plants, fungi, bacteria, and millipedes. Some cyanide compounds are human-made. Properties: The most… Continue reading Cyanide
National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is inviting the nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2026. About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) The National Gopal Ratna Awards are the highest national honours in India’s livestock and dairy sector across three award categories. They recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperatives and artificial insemination technicians in India’s dairy sector. Nodal Agency: Department… Continue reading National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
Dhabaleswar Temple
News: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Dhabaleswar Temple during the final engagement of her three-day visit to Odisha. About Dhabaleswar Temple Location: It is located on a hillock-like island in the River Mahanadi near Cuttack, Odisha. Dedicated to: The temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Naming: The name is linked to… Continue reading Dhabaleswar Temple
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
News: On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) highlights Indigenous food biodiversity and climate resilience. About Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Roselle is scientifically known as Hibiscus sabdariffa and belongs to the Malvaceae family. Local Name: It is locally known as Bhenda Dal in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. It is also called Mesta… Continue reading Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Ural Mountains
News: Ukrainian long-range drones struck a warehouse in the Ural Mountains, over 2,000 km from the Russia-Ukraine border. About Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains are a major physiographic boundary between Europe and Asia. Location: They extend across western Russia and slightly into northwestern Kazakhstan, continuing northward towards the Arctic Ocean. Boundaries: The range extends about… Continue reading Ural Mountains
Mecca Defence Pact
News: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca to strengthen collective security amid tensions. About Mecca Defence Pact Mecca Defence Pact is a joint defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The agreement is named the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement”. Aim: The pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence against… Continue reading Mecca Defence Pact
Sowa-Rigpa and Bhoti-Language Manuscripts
News: Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav urged global recognition of Sowa-Rigpa as an evidence-based system and preservation of ancient Bhoti manuscripts documenting its knowledge. About Sowa-Rigpa About: Sowa-Rigpa is a system of medicine which is one of the oldest medical traditions across the world. It is also known as the Amchi System of medicine and Tibetan… Continue reading Sowa-Rigpa and Bhoti-Language Manuscripts
