News: The Rung community opposed the installation of a three-tonne artificial Shivling near Om Parvat, stating that it violated their tradition of nature worship. About Rung Community The Rung (Rang or Shauka) community is an indigenous trans-Himalayan tribal community that follows nature worship and has a distinct Himalayan cultural identity. Distribution: The community lives in the… Continue reading Rung Community
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Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026
News: Applications are invited for the Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA) 2026 to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. About Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 About It is an award to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. The inaugural… Continue reading Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026
Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
News: The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a Oryza Rufipogon variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Borjuli Wetland Location: The Borjuli wetland is located in Assam. Area: It has spread across an area of 0.41 hectares. Feature: It is known for harbouring a disease- and… Continue reading Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
Malaprabha River
News: The drying up of the Malaprabha River has caused acute water scarcity, affecting communities along its banks and the region’s birds and wildlife. About Malaprabha River The Malaprabha River is a river flowing in Karnataka. Origin: It originates in the mountains of Sahyadri at an altitude of 792.4 m in a small village of… Continue reading Malaprabha River
Lavender Cultivation
News: The Union Government and Nagaland discussed expanding lavender cultivation and agri-entrepreneurship under the CSIR Aroma Mission across the State. About Lavender Cultivation Lavender is a small, perennial aromatic herb shrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae), that is mainly grown for its flowers and essential oil. It was introduced in the temperate regions of Jammu &… Continue reading Lavender Cultivation
Birthright Citizenship
News: The US Supreme Court declared the Trump administration’s executive order ending birthright citizenship unconstitutional and reaffirmed citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. About Birthright Citizenship Birthright citizenship is the legal right to citizenship acquired automatically by birth within a country’s territory or through one’s parents. Core Principles of Citizenship: Jus Soli (Right of the Soil): Citizenship is… Continue reading Birthright Citizenship
India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure
News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved India’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport. About India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure Private Point-in-Space (PinS) is India’s first private satellite-based instrument approach procedure that enables safe and precise helicopter operations at heliports without conventional landing infrastructure. Operations at: It… Continue reading India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure
World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP)
News: Following criticism from the U.S.A., the World Bank Group has announced the withdrawal of its climate finance targets under the World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). About the World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) It is an institutional strategy designed to integrate climate action into its development programmes and support countries in… Continue reading World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP)
‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
News: General Dhiraj Seth takes over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff and unveils the ‘VIJAY’ vision aimed at building a technologically advanced and future-ready force. About ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force ‘VIJAY’ is an acronym that defines the key priorities that will guide the Army’s future transformation. The acronym represents… Continue reading ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
Miniratna Category-I Status to MECON
News: The Ministry of Steel has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to MECON Limited. About Miniratna Category-I Status to MECON Mecon Limited has been granted the status of Miniratna Category-I. This status provides enhanced financial and operational autonomy to the Board of MECON Limited. The government grants the status of Maharatna, Navratna and… Continue reading Miniratna Category-I Status to MECON
