News: The Supreme Court used Article 142 of the Indian Constitution to cancel all FIRs against youth protesters involved in the July 20–25 paper leak protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party. About Article 142 of the Indian Constitution Article 142 allows the Supreme Court to pass such “decree or order as it is necessary… Continue reading Article 142 of the Indian Constitution
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Myristica Swamps
News: Myristica swamps in the Western Ghats are highlighted for their ecological role and the threats caused by plantations and human activities. About Myristica Swamps Myristica swamps are freshwater swamps dominated by evergreen trees of the Myristicaceae family. They are also known as living fossils due to the primitive nature of Myristica plants. Distribution: In India,… Continue reading Myristica Swamps
Sinai Peninsula
News: At least 22 people were killed and 28 injured in a passenger bus crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula on September 2, 2026. About Sinai Peninsula Location: Sinai Peninsula is a triangle-shaped peninsula in northeastern Egypt that connects Asia and Africa. Boundaries: It is bounded by the Mediterranean Sea in the north, Israel and the Gaza… Continue reading Sinai Peninsula
Reverse Vaccinology
News: British scientists have taken an important first step towards developing a universal pneumococcal vaccine using reverse vaccinology. About Reverse Vaccinology Reverse vaccinology is a process of vaccine discovery that starts in silico (on a computer) using the genetic information of a pathogen, rather than starting in the laboratory with the pathogen itself. Coined by: The… Continue reading Reverse Vaccinology
Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
News: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report has been released by UN Environment Programme (UNEP). Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report Released by: The ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report is released by United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It has for the first time set out a detailed “overshoot, peak, and decline” pathway for global warming. Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’… Continue reading Key Highlights of ‘Limiting Overshoot’ Report
Raja Mircha
News: Nagaland Tourism and Higher Education Minister Temjen Imna Along shared a video of chillies and had a hilarious warning for anyone brave enough to try Raja Mircha. About Raja Mircha Raja Mircha is a chilli from Nagaland. It is also referred to as king chilli or Bhoot Jolokia and Ghost pepper. Genus: This chilli… Continue reading Raja Mircha
Public Insurance Registry (PIR)
News: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) proposed a Public Insurance Registry (PIR) as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the insurance sector. About Public Insurance Registry (PIR) Public Insurance Registry (PIR) has been proposed as a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the insurance sector. Proposed by: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority… Continue reading Public Insurance Registry (PIR)
Exercise ‘Super Garuda Shield’
News: The United States and Indonesia launched Super Garuda Shield 2026, the first exercise since announcing a new defence partnership this year. About Exercise ‘Super Garuda Shield’ Super Garuda Shield is an annual multilateral joint military exercise between Indonesia, the United States and partner countries. Origin: It began in 2006 as the bilateral Garuda Shield between… Continue reading Exercise ‘Super Garuda Shield’
13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026
News: Four strengthlifters from Sikkim have been selected to represent India at the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026. About 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 The 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 is to be held in Kyrgyzstan from 8th to 12th… Continue reading 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026
Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
News: India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pacific Island countries, addressing the Dialogue Partner Session of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau. About Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Aspects Description About The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an intergovernmental organization which was established in 1971. Member countries: It comprises… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
