News: Officials of the Fisheries department sounded alarm about the outbreak of White Gut Disease (WDG). About White Gut Disease (WDG) It is a gastrointestinal disorder of cultivated penaeid shrimp. It is also known as White Feces Disease (WFD). Caused by: It is caused by bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms: Shrimp affected by it produce white… Continue reading White Gut Disease (WDG)
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ICMR-MINDS Project
News: ICMR-MINDS received the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 for its AI-based citizen-centric mental healthcare platform. About ICMR-MINDS Project ICMR-MINDS stands for ICMR’s Multistate Implementation Research Study on Integration of Screening and Management of Mental and Substance Use Disorders with other Non-Communicable Diseases (ICMR-MINDS). Initiative of: It is a flagship digital mental… Continue reading ICMR-MINDS Project
‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
News: Chinese and Russian navies are conducting the “Joint Sea-2026” naval exercise near Qingdao in July under their annual military cooperation plan. About ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise Joint Sea-2026 is an annual China-Russia bilateral naval exercise to strengthen cooperation in responding to maritime security challenges. Location: The exercise is being conducted in the waters and airspace near Qingdao… Continue reading ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
Pandavani
News: Teejan Bai, the renowned Pandavani artist, passed away on July 5, 2026, after taking the Chhattisgarhi folk tradition to global audiences. About Pandavani Pandavani is a traditional folk-narrative and musical performance art from Chhattisgarh based on the Mahabharata. Origin: Pandavani originated from the rural oral traditions of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha to help common people… Continue reading Pandavani
Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
News: Researchers have revalidated and concluded that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a distinct extant species, separate from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita) It is a species of Asian Pangolin. Earlier, it was considered as a subspecies of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Manis aurita. Distribution:… Continue reading Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme, ‘Viksit UDAN’. About ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme It is a revamped UDAN scheme launched to accelerate regional aviation and support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Budget Outlay: It has a budget outlay of nearly ₹29,000 crore over the next… Continue reading ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
SOLVE Platform of ISRO
News: ISRO successfully conducted the first ground test of the SOLVE solid motor for Gaganyaan Test Missions at Sriharikota on July 3. About SOLVE Platform of ISRO Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) platform is a solid motor-based test platform developed to conduct Integrated Parachute Tests for validating the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module. Developed… Continue reading SOLVE Platform of ISRO
LokOS Platform
News: LokOS Platform has significantly expanded its reach across India, enabling large-scale digital transformation of community institutions. About LokOS Platform LokOS is an abbreviation where “Lok” means People and “OS” stands for Operating System. It is a web and mobile platform under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for end-to-end digitisation of Self-Help… Continue reading LokOS Platform
Oldest Banyan Tree
News: Recently, a banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree. About Oldest Banyan Tree It is an evergreen, fast-growing tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the world’s largest trees based on canopy size. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Oldest Banyan Tree
7th National Water Awards
News: The Department of Water Resources has launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal, with applications open until 28th August, 2026. About 7th National Water Awards The 7th National Water Awards recognize and encourage outstanding work in water conservation and water resource management across India. Launched By: The Department of Water Resources,… Continue reading 7th National Water Awards
