India’s top nuclear scientist Anil Kakodkar has advocated the early introduction of thorium-based fuel into the indigenous pressurized heavy water reactor (PHWR) fleet, while continuing in parallel with 3-stage nuclear programme, to speed up the utilisation of the country’s abundant thorium reserves. Earlier this year, on April 6, 2026, India achieved a major milestone in… Continue reading India’s Nuclear Energy Programme – Advantages & Challenges – Explained Pointwise
Giant African Snail
News: Kerala Agricultural University has launched a special project to eradicate African snails in Idukki following a request from the Agriculture department. About Giant African Snail Giant African Snail is the common name for several large African land snail species. It is also known as the Lissachatina fulica. Habitat: It thrives in warm tropical and subtropical… Continue reading Giant African Snail
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Gender Snapshot 2026 Report
News: The Gender Snapshot 2026 reports that progress on gender equality is stalling or reversing, with no SDG 5 target on track for 2030. About Gender Snapshot 2026 Report Gender Snapshot 2026 Report tracks global progress on gender equality and women and girls across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Released by: It is released by UN… Continue reading Gender Snapshot 2026 Report
Tulu Language
News: The Karnataka government announced “Tulu” as the state’s second additional administrative language alongside Kannada. About Tulu Language Tulu is a Dravidian language. It is mainly spoken in two coastal districts, Dakshina Kannada and Udupi of Karnataka and Kasaragod district of Kerala. Kasaragod district is called the ‘Sapta bhasha Samgama Bhumi (the confluence of seven… Continue reading Tulu Language
Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
News: On Khejadli Sacrifice Day, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Amrita Devi Bishnoi and all the martyrs who laid down their lives for the protection of Khejri trees in Khejadli village of Rajasthan. About Khejadli Sacrifice Day Khejarli Sacrifice Day is commemorated every year on September 11. It is also observed as National… Continue reading Khejadli Sacrifice Day and Amrita Devi Bishnoi
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026
News: Four Indian Army dogs are participating in Yudh Abhyas 2026 and demonstrating their role in specialized military operations. About Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026 Yudh Abhyas 2026 is an annual bilateral army exercise between India and the United States. Origin: The exercise began in 2004 and is held alternately in India and the US. 2026… Continue reading Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026
National Green Tribunal (NGT)
News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) did not rule in favour of environmental groups or public-interest parties in any of the 16 merit appeals it heard in the first six months of 2026, according to a report by the South Asian Reporter for Environment Laws (SAREL). About National Green Tribunal (NGT) The National Green Tribunal… Continue reading National Green Tribunal (NGT)
Myelodysplastic Syndrome
News: Karnataka police and the State Drugs Control Department busted an inter-State counterfeit drug racket operating supplying cancer medicines to hospitals and clinics for treating cancer including Myelodysplastic Syndrome. About Myelodysplastic Syndrome Myelodysplastic syndromes are a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow do not develop into healthy, mature blood… Continue reading Myelodysplastic Syndrome
[11AM, 24 Sept] Meet up after Mains 2026 – Way Ahead
Dear All, The Mains got over 3 weeks ago. We had a long break. If your break hasn’t ended yet, this emailer from your academy is for that nudge – that it is time to get back. We meet at 11AM in Karol Bagh on Thursday, 24th September, to discuss the way ahead after Mains.… Continue reading [11AM, 24 Sept] Meet up after Mains 2026 – Way Ahead
