News: Researchers have documented the “Potato Patch” near Kadmat Island, which could be the world’s largest known living coral colony. About Potato Patch Potato Patch is a continuous meadow-like coral colony of the species Pavona clavus (potato coral). Location: The colony is located in the south-eastern waters of Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. Formation Process:… Continue reading Potato Patch
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Yellow-Throated Marten
News: A yellow-throated marten was photographed for the first time in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve during routine camera trapping. About Yellow-Throated Marten The yellow-throated marten (Martes flavigula) is a marten species found in forested regions across Southern and Eastern Asia. It is also known as ‘the kharza’. Habitat: It lives in diverse habitats, including coniferous… Continue reading Yellow-Throated Marten
Dark Patterns
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA has imposed penalties on PhysicsWallah Limited and McAfee Software India Private Limited for using dark pattern practices that misled consumers and influenced their choices on digital platforms. About Dark Patterns Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence… Continue reading Dark Patterns
Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
News: NGT directed authorities to respond to complaints of unauthorized tree felling in Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary and its eco-sensitive zone. About Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located on the western boundary of Guwahati city in Assam. Established: The sanctuary was notified in 1989 to protect the unique wetland ecosystem of Deepor Beel. Area:… Continue reading Deepar Beel Wildlife Sanctuary
Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. About Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines It is a one-time budgetary support of ten thousand crore… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area to reduce air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region. About Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area It is a scheme to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR area to reduce air… Continue reading Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
Kshipra River
News: The Kshipra riverine system in Madhya Pradesh is facing a major crisis due to the drying up of its tributaries. About Kshipra River The Kshipra, also known as the Shipra, is a sacred river in Madhya Pradesh and is often called the “Ganga of Malwa”. Origin: It originates from Kakri-Tekdi hill in the Vindhya… Continue reading Kshipra River
Project UDAYAK
News: Border Roads Organisation celebrated the 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK on June 01, 2026, at Doomdooma in Assam. About Project UDAYAK Project UDAYAK is a specialized territorial wing of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for developing and maintaining strategic road infrastructure in Northeast India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence Launched in: The project was… Continue reading Project UDAYAK
VYOMA Innovation Challenge
News: The Digital India BHASHINI Division, in collaboration with Current AI and Kalpa Impact, has launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge. About VYOMA Innovation Challenge VYOMA Innovation Challenge is an innovation initiative that promotes the development of open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI solutions for offline and low-connectivity environments. Launched by: The challenge has been launched by the Digital… Continue reading VYOMA Innovation Challenge
2026 Food Planet Prize
News: Andhra Pradesh’s community-led natural farming programme has won the 2026 Food Planet Prize. About 2026 Food Planet Prize About Food Planet Prize is the world’s largest environmental award. Presented by: It is presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. It rewards innovative initiatives that will improve the global food system within ten years… Continue reading 2026 Food Planet Prize
