Deodhar Tree

News- A study of Deodhar Tree in Batseri revealed a long record of spring moisture changes and linked these shifts to geohazard events in the Himalayan region. About Deodhar Tree The Deodhar or deodar tree (Cedrus deodara) is a large, evergreen coniferous tree native to the Western Himalayas. Naming: The name “deodar” comes from the… Continue reading Deodhar Tree

RAMBHA-LP

News- RAMBHA-LP from Chandrayaan-3 has reported new findings showing a far denser and more energetic plasma environment near the Moon’s south-polar region. About RAMBHA-LP RAMBHA-LP stands for Radio Anatomy of Moon Bound Hypersensitive Ionosphere and Atmosphere – Langmuir Probe. It was a scientific payload onboard the Vikram lander of the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO)… Continue reading RAMBHA-LP

Miyako Strait

News: Japan has scrambled jets to monitor Russian and Chinese air forces conducting joint patrols around the Miyako Strait, amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing. About Miyako Strait Location: The Miyako Strait is a 250 km‑wide maritime passage of international waters and airspace between Miyako Island and Okinawa Island in Japan’s Ryukyu archipelago. It… Continue reading Miyako Strait

Pass-Through Tax Status

News: Asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) have urged the government to extend pass-through tax status to alternative investment funds (AIFs) investing in security receipts (SRs). About Pass-Through Tax Status Pass-through status is a tax rule where the business or fund itself does not pay corporation tax on its income. Normally, the same income can be taxed… Continue reading Pass-Through Tax Status

Global Environment Outlook (GEO)

News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released the seventh edition of its flagship Global Environment Outlook (GEO). About Global Environment Outlook (GEO) The Global Environment Outlook (GEO) evaluates the state of the global environment and identifies emerging risks and sustainability pathways. Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) GEO synthesizes multidisciplinary scientific research from… Continue reading Global Environment Outlook (GEO)

UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list

News: India’s Deepavali festival has been added to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. About UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list UNESCO has inscribed India’s nomination for Deepavali (Diwali), the “festival of light,” onto the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2025. This… Continue reading UNESCO’s inscription of Deepavali on the Intangible Cultural Heritage list

Penguins 

News: New scientific research has revealed that the overexploitation of sardines off southern Africa directly contributed to the deaths of more than 60,000 African penguins. About Penguins   Penguins are flightless marine birds that belong to the order Sphenisciformes. They consist of approximately 18–21 species that inhabit only the Southern Hemisphere. Most penguin species live… Continue reading Penguins 

Mahakavi Subramania Bharati

News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahakavi Subramania Bharati on his birth anniversary and highlighted his lasting influence. About Mahakavi Subramania Bharati Birth: He was born on 11 December 1882 in Ettayapuram in Tirunelveli District in Tamil Nadu. His childhood name was Subbiah. His father was Chinnaswamy Iyer and his mother was… Continue reading Mahakavi Subramania Bharati

Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS)

News: The eighth round of RECSS shows strong revival in rural demand, rising incomes and improved household well-being over the past year. About Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS) RECSS captures a mix of quantitative economic indicators (income, consumption, savings/borrowings, investment) and qualitative/subjective parameters reflecting household sentiments of rural population, like expectations of future income,… Continue reading Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS)

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

News: The political battle over the UN Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Medium-Term Strategy (MTS) will dominate the opening of the seventh UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) in Nairobi. About United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) UNEP is the UN’s leading global authority on environmental issues, focusing on addressing the triple planetary crisis: climate change, nature, land and biodiversity… Continue reading United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

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