News: A CAG report highlighted that 518 lakes (74%) in Jammu and Kashmir have disappeared or shrunk, causing ecosystem degradation and climate insecurity. About Hokersar Lake Hokersar is an important high-altitude wetland in Kashmir Valley known for biodiversity and migratory birds. Location: It is located in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, at an altitude… Continue reading Hokersar and Wular Lake
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About First ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
News: The National Statistics Office launched the first-ever ASISSE from April 2026 to build a comprehensive database of the services sector. About Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) It is a nationwide survey to generate reliable data on incorporated services sector enterprises. Launched by: It is launched by the National Statistics Office (NSO)… Continue reading About First ever Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE)
Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
News: India achieved a major milestone in its civil nuclear programme as the 500 MWe Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam attained criticality, marking the start of a controlled nuclear chain reaction. About Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor is India’s first fast breeder reactor, a nuclear reactor that produces more… Continue reading Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)
Balason River
News: An application filed before the NGT has raised concerns over violations of environmental laws and riverbank regulations by the construction of the Balason Blues Resort & Camping on the Balason riverbank in Darjeeling. About Balason River Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an altitude of about 2,361 m in the… Continue reading Balason River
Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
News: On the occasion of World Health day 2026, a South Asia Hub of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) was advanced by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). About Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) The Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) is an independent, member-driven platform comprising scientists, practitioners, and… Continue reading Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
BioNEST
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at “Central Food Technology & Research Institute” (CFTRI). About BioNEST BioNEST (Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies) is a dedicated scheme to create globally competent bio-incubation facilities across the country. Launched by: It was launched by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). … Continue reading BioNEST
Babu Jagjivan Ram
News: On 5 April 2026, the 119th birth anniversary of Babu Jagjivan Ram was observed with floral tributes and prayers in New Delhi. About Babu Jagjivan Ram Babu Jagjivan Ram, known as Babuji, was a national leader, freedom fighter, and a strong crusader for social justice. Birth: He was born on April 5, 1908, in… Continue reading Babu Jagjivan Ram
Bengal Florican
News: Bengal florican populations are declining as grasslands vanish due to land conversion, agriculture expansion, burning, and habitat fragmentation pressures. About Bengal Florican It is a medium-sized bustard species found in grasslands, and it is a grassland indicator species. Different names: It is called ulu-mo’ra in Assamese and daotriling in Bodo, and it is also… Continue reading Bengal Florican
India-UN Development Partnership Fund
News: The Board of Directors of the India-UN Development Partnership Fund met at India’s Permanent Mission in New York to review operations, ongoing projects, and future scope. About India-UN Development Partnership Fund It is a fund established by India in partnership with the United Nations to support development projects in other developing countries, especially in… Continue reading India-UN Development Partnership Fund
Measles
News: Bangladesh launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast-spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the nation. About Measles Measles is an infection of the respiratory system, immune system and skin. It is also known as morbilli. Caused by: It is caused by the measles virus (MV), a paramyxovirus of… Continue reading Measles
