News– Kerala has carried out India’s first science-based, community-led eradication of Senna spectabilis in Wayanad. About Senna spectabilis It is an invasive tree species that forms dense, sterile thickets. These thickets suppress native vegetation, alter soil chemistry, and reduce food availability for herbivores. The tree has a broad, spreading crown and can grow to a… Continue reading Senna Invasion
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Samagra Shiksha scheme
News: The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre after Tamil Nadu reported that funds under the Samagra Shiksha scheme have been separated from reimbursements mandated by the Right to Education (RTE) Act. About Samagra Shiksha Scheme It is an integrated scheme for school education covering the entire spectrum from pre-school to class… Continue reading Samagra Shiksha scheme
Vikramaditya Vedic Clock
News: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister launched a ‘Vedic clock’ and its mobile app, on 1st September 2025. About Vikramaditya Vedic Clock The ‘Vedic Clock’ is the world’s first timepiece engineered to display time based on the ancient Hindu Panchang (time calculation system). Developed by: Lucknow-based Sanstha Arohan It is installed on an 85-foot tower within… Continue reading Vikramaditya Vedic Clock
CEREBO
News: ICMR confirms clinical validation of CEREBO for rapid, deployable TBI screening across emergency settings. About CEREBO It is a device for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) that detects intracranial bleeding and edema within a minute. It delivers radiation-free, colour-coded, and cost-effective results. It is safe for infants and pregnant women. Developed by: It has been… Continue reading CEREBO
Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line
News: Mizoram will soon be connected to the national railway network through new Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line. About Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line The Bairabi–Sairang broad-gauge railway line is 51.38 km long. The line will connect Mizoram to the national railway network for the first time. It terminates at Sairang, which is located about 20 km from Aizawl,… Continue reading Bairabi–Sairang Railway Line
Ramon Magsasay Award
News– The ‘Foundation to Educate Girls Globally’, an Indian non-profit focused on promoting girls’ education, has been selected as a 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient. About Ramon Magsasay Award It was established in 1957 to honour the legacy of Ramon Magsaysay, the seventh President of the Philippines, remembered for his integrity and leadership. First presented… Continue reading Ramon Magsasay Award
Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0
News-The Indian Army recently conducted Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 in the challenging terrain and extreme weather of the Eastern Himalayas. About Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0 Conducted by: Indian Army in the high-altitude Kameng region, Arunachal Pradesh. Objective: To test combat readiness and validate integration of advanced technology, operational innovation, and professional expertise in extreme terrain… Continue reading Exercise Yudh Kaushal 3.0
Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census 2027
News: The Registrar General of India (RGI) has requested a budget of ₹14,618.95 crore to conduct the Census 2027, which will be India’s first “Digital Census” and will also include the collection of caste data. About Registrar General of India (RGI) In 1949, the Government of India created a permanent organisation under the Ministry of… Continue reading Registrar General of India (RGI) and Census 2027
Blue Dragons
News: Several beaches in Spain and Famara beaches in Lanzarote were closed earlier this month after blue dragons began to wash ashore. About Blue Dragons Blue dragons are mollusks and belong to the nudibranch family, which means they are related to snails. Scientific name: Glaucus atlanticus. It is also called the sea swallow, blue angel,… Continue reading Blue Dragons
Green Credit Programme (GCP)
News: The Environment Ministry notified a new methodology on August 29 for tree-plantation credits under the Green Credit Programme (GCP). About Green Credit Programme (GCP) It is an innovative market-based mechanism designed to incentivize voluntary environmental actions across diverse sectors, by various stakeholders like individuals, communities, private sector industries, and companies. Launched: It was launched… Continue reading Green Credit Programme (GCP)
