News– The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has trained over 1.9 lakh individuals through 5,200+ skill-based programmes. About CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative It is a flagship national skill development programme implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, industry requirements, and employable skills. It… Continue reading CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
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Lion-Tailed Macaque
News– The lion-tailed macaque, the flagship species and enduring symbol of Silent Valley, is once again under threat due to habitat fragmentation in the Western Ghats. About Lion-Tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) It is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India. Distribution: Seen across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Size: Among… Continue reading Lion-Tailed Macaque
Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
News: The Supreme Court raised concerns that the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha exceeded his administrative role while preparing a draft decision on a removal motion. About Secretary General of Rajya Sabha The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and assists the Chairman in the overall functioning of parliamentary… Continue reading Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
Jamma Bane Land System
News: Recently, Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old Jamma Bane system of land records in the scenic Coorg region. About Jamma Bane Land System The Jamma Bane land system is a unique form of hereditary land tenure specific to the Kodagu (Coorg) district in Karnataka. Naming: The word “Jamma”… Continue reading Jamma Bane Land System
Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SCNBWL) issued guidelines on diverting sanctuary land for religious structures after a proposal involving Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary, which houses two historic temples. About Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Aravalli Hills in the Banaskantha district of Gujarat. Establishment: It was declared… Continue reading Balaram Ambaji Wildlife Sanctuary
Finke River
News: The Finke Riveris believed to be the world’s oldest river system. Researchers say it began flowing between 300 and 400 million years ago, long before dinosaurs walked the planet. About Finke River The Finke River is also called Larapinta in the Indigenous Arrente language. Location: It is located in central Australia and flows through… Continue reading Finke River
Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026. About Sukhatme National Award in Statistics Instituted by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is a prestigious national honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of official statistics in India.… Continue reading Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
Mycorrhizal Networks
News: American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement for her work related to Mycorrhizal Networks. About Mycorrhizal Networks The word mycorrhiza comes from Greek and means “fungus–root,” describing the close association between fungi and plant roots. Mycorrhizal networks are underground systems formed by symbiotic fungi that connect the… Continue reading Mycorrhizal Networks
Freshwater Pufferfish
News: India’s first scientifically confirmed case of freshwater pufferfish poisoning highlights a hidden risk. About Freshwater Pufferfish Freshwater pufferfish belong primarily to the family Tetraodontidae. Distribution: They are naturally distributed across tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia (India, Thailand, Indonesia) and Africa, where they inhabit rivers, streams, floodplains, and lakes. Globally, about 190–193 valid… Continue reading Freshwater Pufferfish
BRICS 2026
News: India formally launched the BRICS Presidency 2026 logo and official website in New Delhi. India will assume the BRICS chairship in 2026, coinciding with 20 years of BRICS since its inception. About BRICS 2026 About the logo: The logo of BRICS India 2026 is inspired by the lotus, India’s national flower. The overall shape… Continue reading BRICS 2026
