News: Researchers have identified a traditional Konyak herbal formulation with potential anti-cancer properties, highlighting the value of indigenous medicinal knowledge. About Konyak Naga Tribe The term Konyak is believed to be derived from the words meaning “head” and “black,” referring to their traditional practices such as tattooing and blackening of teeth. They are not a… Continue reading Konyak Naga Tribe
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Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)
News: Colombia will launch a plan in the second half of 2026 to control its invasive hippopotamus population. About Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius) They are large, semiaquatic mammals native to sub-Saharan Africa. Scientific name: Their Scientific name is Hippopotamus amphibius. Sub-species: They are one of only two extant species in the family Hippopotamidae, the other… Continue reading Common Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius)
About Project Glasswing
News: Indian IT industry and government are assessing implications of Claude Mythos under Project Glasswing due to its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. About Project Glasswing It is a collaborative cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic to strengthen global software security using advanced AI. Aim: The project aims at securing critical global software infrastructure using advanced AI models… Continue reading About Project Glasswing
About Kangsabati River
News: Despite adequate reservoir water, irrigation was denied for Boro cultivation, leaving farmers in multiple districts without work and facing economic hardship. About Kangsabati River Origin: The Kangsabati River rises from the Chota Nagpur Plateau in Purulia district near Jhalda (West Bengal), where Saharjhor and Girgiri rivers join together. Course: The river flows through Purulia,… Continue reading About Kangsabati River
Key Facts About Hungary
News: Nationalist leader Viktor Orban, who ruled for 16 years, conceded defeat to Peter Magyar in Hungary’s parliamentary elections, with a record 77.8% turnout and clear majority results. Key Facts About Hungary Location: Hungary is a landlocked country in Central Europe. Bordering Countries: Hungary shares borders with Slovakia (north), Ukraine (northeast), Romania (east), Serbia and… Continue reading Key Facts About Hungary
Ghaggar River
News: Villages along Haryana’s Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, report a rise in cancer cases allegedly linked to contaminated water. About Ghaggar River Origin: It originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. It is intermittent and flows only during the monsoon season. Course: After passing through the Ambala and Hissar districts… Continue reading Ghaggar River
Keytruda
News: Keytruda is now being used worldwide to treat lung, cervical, renal cell, and aggressive breast cancers, among others. About Keytruda Keytruda is the brand name of pembrolizumab, which is an immunotherapy drug used to treat several cancers. Manufactured by: It is manufactured by Merck & Co (MSD), a US-based pharmaceutical company. It belongs to… Continue reading Keytruda
Indus River Dolphin
News: Conservation efforts, including legal protection, scientific research, and community participation through “Dolphin Mitras,” have helped revive Indus river dolphin population and provide it a fighting chance for survival. About Indus River Dolphin They are one of the world’s rarest mammals and the second most endangered freshwater river dolphin. Scientific name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Indus River Dolphin
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II)
News: India and Bhutan strengthened hydropower cooperation during the visit, with signing of tariff protocol of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (1020 MW). About Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) It is a 1020 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project in Bhutan. Developed by: It is developed by the Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project Authority under an Inter-Government Agreement between Bhutan… Continue reading Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II)
Morchella Mushrooms
News: Recently, the Sheri Kashmir University of Agriculture and Sciences has successfully cultivated Morchella mushroom for the first time in controlled conditions. About Morchella Mushrooms Morchella (commonly known as common morel, morel, yellow morel, true morel, morel mushroom, and sponge morel) is an edible mushroom. It is locally known as Kangaech or Gucchi. Scientific name and… Continue reading Morchella Mushrooms
