News: U.S. President Donald Trump threatened heavy strikes on Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain, which is linked to the country’s nuclear programme. About Pickaxe Mountain Location: Pickaxe Mountain is a mountain in the Zagros Mountain Range located in Isfahan Province, Iran. It is also known as “Kuh-e Kolang Gaz La” in Iran. Key Aspects: Underground Nuclear Facility:… Continue reading Pickaxe Mountain and Zagros Mountains
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Lipfendra
News: The FDA has approved the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, to lower LDL cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol and certain inherited cholesterol disorders. About Lipfendra Lipfendra is a once-daily oral tablet and is notable as the first oral medication to block PCSK9, a target previously addressed primarily through injectable therapies. Note: PCSK9 is… Continue reading Lipfendra
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invites online nominations for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNNAA) 2025. About Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025 It is India’s highest national honour for outstanding achievements in the field of adventure. Aim: It was instituted to recognize exceptional accomplishments in the field of adventure and… Continue reading Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025
Sahibi River
News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) about expanded Sahibi River monitoring under the Delhi-Yamuna Drain Monitoring Programme. About Sahibi River The Sahibi River is also called the Sabi River. Origin: It originated from the eastern slopes of the Saiwar Protected Forest hills in Sikar district, Rajasthan. Nature: It is… Continue reading Sahibi River
Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
News: UNEP and GEF launched the GCMP to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of both the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the Minamata Convention on Mercury. About Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) The Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) is a worldwide initiative led by theUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Funded by: It… Continue reading Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Principal Purpose Test (PPT)
News: India amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka to include the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) and prevent treaty abuse. About Principal Purpose Test (PPT) The PPT is an anti-tax avoidance rule in Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs). Features: It allows tax authorities to deny treaty benefits if a main purpose of an arrangement is… Continue reading Principal Purpose Test (PPT)
Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
News: The Madhya Pradesh Forest Department has sought permission to fell nearly 150,000 sal trees after a severe sal borer infestation in Dindori district. About Sal (Shorea robusta) Tree Sal (Shorea robusta) is one of the oldest and strongest tree species and is an important forest tree of northern India. Family: It belongs to the Dipterocarpaceae… Continue reading Sal (Shorea robusta) and Sal Borer Infestation
State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report
News: The UN released the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report on July 21, 2026, highlighting India’s nutrition progress and challenges. About State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 Report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report is the UN system’s flagship assessment of… Continue reading State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2026 report
Key Facts About Panama
News: India and Panama held bilateral talks to deepen maritime cooperation in logistics, shipping, maritime security, skill development and digital transformation. Key Facts About Panama Location: Panama is a country in Central America. It is located on the Isthmus of Panama, a narrow bridge of land that connects North America and South America. Borders: It… Continue reading Key Facts About Panama
Hornbills
News: In July, four Malabar pied hornbills were spotted near agricultural fields along the Muyyam river in Kannur district, Kerala, a first for the area. About Hornbills Hornbills are a tropical birds named for their unusually large, curved bills. Scientific name: They scientific name Bucerotidae. Family: They belongs to Bucerotidae family. Habitat: They inhabit the canopy of tall… Continue reading Hornbills
