News: Every monsoon in Darjeeling hills, breeding habitats of the Himalayan salamander are shrinking, prompting restoration efforts by the West Bengal Forest Department. About Himalayan Salamander The Himalayan salamander (Tylototriton himalayanus) is a rare, semi-aquatic amphibian found in the hilly regions of the Eastern Himalaya. It is one of only two salamander species in India,… Continue reading Himalayan Salamander
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Tirukkural
News: Thiruvalluvar was invoked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thiruvalluvar Day, praising his works and urging people to read Thirukkural. About Thirukkural The Tirukkural (literally “Sacred Couplets”) is a classical Tamil text consisting of 1,330 couplets on ethics, politics, economics, and love. Authored by: It was authored by Thiruvalluvar. Timeline: It was composed during… Continue reading Tirukkural
Bio-AI Mulankur
News: DBT along with the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), will establish “Bio-AI Mulankur” hubs in 2026. About Bio-AI Mulankur “Bio-AI Mulankur” hubs is to create integrated, closed-loop research platforms where AI-based predictions, laboratory validation and data analytics operate in a unified framework. Established by: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Industry Research… Continue reading Bio-AI Mulankur
Bharat GI
News: Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet Inc., visited the Bharat GI Coffee Lounge at the Bharat Mandapam during the India AI Impact Summit 2026. About Bharat GI Bharat GI as a unified national intellectual property brand to showcase India’s unique GI products to the global market. Launched By: Department for Promotion of Industry and… Continue reading Bharat GI
Panama Disease
News: Scientist from The University of Queensland identified a genomic region that provides resistance to Fusarium wilt Subtropical Race 4 (STR4). About Panama Disease Panama disease, also called banana wilt, is a destructive plant disease that affects banana crops. Caused by: Soil-dwelling fungus (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense), especially its virulent Tropical Race 4 (TR4) strains.… Continue reading Panama Disease
Rajya Sabha Elections
News- The Election Commission announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, with polling scheduled on 16 March. About Rajya Sabha Elections : Rajya Sabha elections are indirect elections through which representatives of States and Union Territories are chosen for the Upper House. Constitutional Provision: Article 80 (1): The Rajya Sabha shall… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Elections
Naneghat Caves
News= Over the past year, illegal constructions were reported in protected areas near = Naneghat rock-cut caves, leading to ASI criminal cases and initiation of demolition process. About Naneghat Caves The Naneghat caves are ancient rock-cut caves from the first century BCE known for important inscriptions and trade-route significance. Location: They are located in a… Continue reading Naneghat Caves
Municipal Bonds
News- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organised a high-level consultation to discuss strategies for deepening the municipal bond market. About Municipal Bonds A municipal bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or urban local bodies to raise funds from investors. Evolution in India: Municipal bonds was introduced in India during the… Continue reading Municipal Bonds
Beat the Heat
News: During Mumbai Climate Week, the Maharashtra government announced that 30 Indian cities have joined the global Beat the Heat programme. About Beat the Heat It is an initiative announced under COP30 Presidency (Brazil). Led by: United Nations Environment Programme (Cool Coalition) Aim: To translate global climate commitments into practical local actions to reduce extreme… Continue reading Beat the Heat
VoicERA
News: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recently launched by VoicERA. About VoicERA VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end Voice AI technology stack that was launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The platform is deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure to support multilingual voice and language AI systems across India. Led by: Digital… Continue reading VoicERA
