News: The Prime Minister paid tributes to Rani Velu Nachiyar on her birth anniversary, highlighting her courage, leadership, and resistance to British rule. About Rani Velu Nachiyar Rani Velu Nachiyar (1730–1796) was the 18th-century queen of the Sivagangai estate in Tamil Nadu. She was the first queen in India to actively oppose British rule and… Continue reading Rani Velu Nachiyar
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Key Facts about Bulgaria
News: EU member Bulgaria marked its entry into the euro zone with a display of euro coins on the facade of the central bank in Sofia and fireworks to celebrate a long-awaited milestone. Key Facts about Bulgaria Bulgaria is a middle-sized country situated in Southeast Europe, in the east of the Balkans. It is situated… Continue reading Key Facts about Bulgaria
Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary
News: The Government has declared the Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary of Uttar Pradesh as an Eco sensitive zone. About Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary Location: It is located in Gonda district of Uttar Pradesh. Type: It is a permanent freshwater environment consisting of two oxbow lakes namely Parvati Tal and Arga Tal. Associated river: It was a part… Continue reading Parvati-Arga Bird Sanctuary
Amazonian Stingless Bees To Get Legal Rights
News: Amazonian stingless bees became the world’s first insect to get legal rights after ordinances passed by Satipo and Nauta municipalities in Peru. About Amazonian Stingless Bees Amazonian stingless bees are bees that either lack stingers or have stingers that cause little pain. Location: They are found mainly in tropical regions. About half of the… Continue reading Amazonian Stingless Bees To Get Legal Rights
National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
News: The National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework was unveiled on December 29, 2025, by the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. About National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF) It is a framework that establishes a unified, objective yardstick to measure the maturity of technology projects from laboratory conception to commercial deployment. Developed by:… Continue reading National Technology Readiness Assessment Framework (NTRAF)
Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
News: Researchers from the University of Guelph (in Canada) found an unexpected link between chromosome sets in insects and the speed of mitochondrial genome evolution. About Mitochondria Evolution in Insects Mitochondria evolved from bacteria and retain a small independent genome: Mitochondria originated when an ancient single-celled ancestor engulfed a bacterium, which later evolved into mitochondria.… Continue reading Mitochondria Evolution in Insects
Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
News: The Government of India has launched the Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved by the Union Cabinet on 12 November 2025. About Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention The Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention is launched under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), a flagship initiative approved… Continue reading Market Access Support (MAS) Intervention and Export Promotion Mission (EPM)
Mannathu Padmanabha
News: On the birth anniversary of Mannathu Padmanabhan today, Prime Minister remembered with deep reverence a towering personality whose life was dedicated to serving society. About Mannathu Padmanabha Mannathu Padmanabha Pillai (2 January 1878 – 25 February 1970), was an Indian social reformer and freedom fighter from the south-western state of Kerala. His birthday (2… Continue reading Mannathu Padmanabha
Pralay Missile
News– The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out back-to-back salvo launches of two Pralay missiles from the Odisha coast. About Pralay Missile: Aspects Description Description 1. ‘Pralay’ is a short-range, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile with a range of 350-500 km. 2. It has a payload capacity of 500-1,000 kg and is powered by… Continue reading Pralay Missile
Dhasan River
News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed an appeal challenging the cancellation of environmental clearance granted for sand mining in the river Dhasan in Jhansi district. About Dhasan River Origin: It originates in Begumganj tehsil of Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. Tributary of: It is a right-bank tributary of the Betwa River, which itself… Continue reading Dhasan River
