News: Amboseli National Park is facing a grim mystery after 15 elephants died in a month, reportedly after consuming cyanide-contaminated tomatoes. About Cyanide Cyanides include a group of compounds containing a highly reactive cyanide anion (CN–). It is produced naturally in many plants, fungi, bacteria, and millipedes. Some cyanide compounds are human-made. Properties: The most… Continue reading Cyanide
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National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is inviting the nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2026. About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) The National Gopal Ratna Awards are the highest national honours in India’s livestock and dairy sector across three award categories. They recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperatives and artificial insemination technicians in India’s dairy sector. Nodal Agency: Department… Continue reading National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
Dhabaleswar Temple
News: President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at Dhabaleswar Temple during the final engagement of her three-day visit to Odisha. About Dhabaleswar Temple Location: It is located on a hillock-like island in the River Mahanadi near Cuttack, Odisha. Dedicated to: The temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Naming: The name is linked to… Continue reading Dhabaleswar Temple
Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
News: On the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) highlights Indigenous food biodiversity and climate resilience. About Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) Roselle is scientifically known as Hibiscus sabdariffa and belongs to the Malvaceae family. Local Name: It is locally known as Bhenda Dal in Odisha’s Malkangiri district. It is also called Mesta… Continue reading Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
Ural Mountains
News: Ukrainian long-range drones struck a warehouse in the Ural Mountains, over 2,000 km from the Russia-Ukraine border. About Ural Mountains The Ural Mountains are a major physiographic boundary between Europe and Asia. Location: They extend across western Russia and slightly into northwestern Kazakhstan, continuing northward towards the Arctic Ocean. Boundaries: The range extends about… Continue reading Ural Mountains
Mecca Defence Pact
News: Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement in Mecca to strengthen collective security amid tensions. About Mecca Defence Pact Mecca Defence Pact is a joint defence agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey. The agreement is named the “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement”. Aim: The pact aims to strengthen collective deterrence against… Continue reading Mecca Defence Pact
Sowa-Rigpa and Bhoti-Language Manuscripts
News: Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav urged global recognition of Sowa-Rigpa as an evidence-based system and preservation of ancient Bhoti manuscripts documenting its knowledge. About Sowa-Rigpa About: Sowa-Rigpa is a system of medicine which is one of the oldest medical traditions across the world. It is also known as the Amchi System of medicine and Tibetan… Continue reading Sowa-Rigpa and Bhoti-Language Manuscripts
Sea Buckthorn
News: Sea buckthorn has become an important source of employment and income for the people of Ladakh. About Sea Buckthorn Aspects Details About Sea Buckthorn is a vibrant orange berry that grows on thorny shrubs in the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas. Scientific name Its scientific name is Hippophae Rhamnoides. Local Names In Ladakh, it… Continue reading Sea Buckthorn
Hero Stone
News: A Hero Stone has been discovered in Karnataka, offering insight into the last days of the Hoysala Ruler. About Hero Stone Neeragunda in Karnataka has two Hoysala-era temples, namely the Malleshwara Temple and the Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple. During renovation work of the Lakshmi Narayana Swamy Temple, workers found two found a centuries-old veeragallu… Continue reading Hero Stone
Blue Zone
News: There are a few known blue zones in the world where people are living longer lives than anywhere else. About Blue Zones It refers to geographic areas in which people have low rates of chronic disease and live longer than anywhere else. Introduced by: The concept was introduced by Dan Buettner, a National Geographic explorer.… Continue reading Blue Zone
