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Solanum Pandeyi

News: A new species of wild brinjal Solanum Pandeyi, has been discovered from one of the remote islands of the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago by a scientist from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI).  About Solanum Pandeyi It is a new species of wild brinjal recorded in the evergreen forest of the Middle Andaman. It was found growing… Continue reading Solanum Pandeyi

Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026

News: Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. About Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. Led by: The initiative is jointly led by the United… Continue reading Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026

Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)

News: A new study reports the first confirmed record in India of the Sistan sand boa (Eryx sistanensis) in the northern Thar Desert in Rajasthan. About Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis) The Sistan Sand Boa is a rare, non-venomous snake. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Eryx sistanensis.  It was first identified in Iran in 2020. It has… Continue reading Sistan Sand Boa (Eryx sistanensis)

Index of Services Production (ISP)

News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) is set to launch the Index of Services Production (ISP) in July 2026. About Index of Services Production (ISP) The Index of Services Production (ISP) aims to monitor the progress of the services sector.  Proposed by: It is proposed by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). The proposed approach has… Continue reading Index of Services Production (ISP)

Right to Walk

News: The Supreme Court in a judgment, declared right to walk on demarcated and well-maintained footpaths a fundamental right which has priority over movement by motorized vehicles. About Right to Walk The Supreme Court  ruled that the right to walk on a demarcated footpath is a fundamental right. Rights under: It is a fundamental right… Continue reading Right to Walk

Chapekar Brothers

News: On June 22, 1897, the Chapekar brothers attacked Walter Charles Rand during Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Pune. About Chapekar Brothers The Chapekar brothers: Damodar Hari Chapekar (28), Balkrishna Hari Chapekar (24), and Vasudeo Hari Chapekar (18) – were Indian revolutionaries who took up armed resistance against British colonial rule. They hold a unique… Continue reading Chapekar Brothers

Project Nimbus

News: Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s Stanford speech was disrupted by students protesting Project Nimbus and its alleged link to Palestinian civilians. About Project Nimbus Project Nimbus is a high-security cloud computing contract between the Israeli government, Google, and Amazon. Executed By: It is jointly executed by Google Cloud Platform and Amazon Web Services (AWS). Objective: The… Continue reading Project Nimbus

Ecologically Sensitive Areas

News: The Western Ghats may soon receive stronger legal protection in at least three states through the notification of Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs). About Ecologically Sensitive Areas Ecologically Sensitive Areas are protected buffer areas around protected areas, such as national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. It is also known as Ecologically Sensitive zones in some contexts. … Continue reading Ecologically Sensitive Areas

Thewa Art

News: Thewa art received global attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Thewa cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to Slovakia. About Thewa Art Thewa art is an intricate and elegant form of jewellery-making that involves fusing gold onto colored glass to create intricate designs and patterns. Origin: It originated in the Pratapgarh… Continue reading Thewa Art

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