News: Ol Chiki script is in the news due to its centenary celebrations, including commemorative initiatives and growing institutional recognition of its legacy. About Ol Chiki Script Ol Chiki is the official script of the Santhali language, a prominent tribal language with strong oral traditions. Developed by: It was developed in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath… Continue reading Ol Chiki Script
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Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved construction of India’s first underwater twin tube road-cum-rail tunnel project. About Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project It is India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel project designed for integrated high-capacity transport connectivity. Location: The project will be built beneath the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Connectivity: It will connect… Continue reading Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project
SAHI and BODH Initiatives
News: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare will launch two key national initiatives SAHI & BODH at the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam. About SAHI (Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India) SAHI stands for Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India. About: SAHI is a national guidance framework to… Continue reading SAHI and BODH Initiatives
Cheer Pheasant
News: There has been rapid decline of cheer pheasant populations in Himalayan grasslands across northern Pakistan, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Nepal. About Cheer Pheasant The cheer pheasant is a ground-dwelling bird, known for its loud and distinctive calls. Family: It belongs to the pheasant family Phasianidae. Scientific name: Catreus wallichii Habitat: It prefers steep rocky slopes… Continue reading Cheer Pheasant
Urban Challenge Fund
News- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund with total Central Assistance of Rs.1 lakh crore. About Urban Challenge Fund Type of Scheme: It is a new centrally sponsored scheme. Ministry involved: It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: It… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund
PM RAHAT Scheme
News- The Union Cabinet approved PM RAHAT on February 14, 2026, launched from Seva Teerth to strengthen emergency response after road accidents. About PM RAHAT PM RAHAT (Road Accident Victim Hospitalization and Assured Treatment) is an emergency healthcare and social security initiative focused on saving lives after road accidents. Launched by: Approved by the Union… Continue reading PM RAHAT Scheme
Army Ant Species
News- Researchers from Karnataka and Odisha discovered two new army ant species in Andhra Pradesh’s Eastern Ghats, as reported in Asian Myrmecology. About Army Ant Species They are keystone predators that play a critical role in regulating arthropod populations and shaping forest biodiversity by consuming large quantities of invertebrates on a daily basis. Scientific name:… Continue reading Army Ant Species
Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2)
News: The World Health Organization has granted prequalification to an additional Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2). About Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2) It is an improved oral vaccine designed to prevent outbreaks caused by circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type-2. The vaccine is used for active immunization in all age groups, especially during… Continue reading Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 (nOPV2)
Monsoon Breaks
News: New research shows that dry desert winds blowing from the west and northwest of India can help predict monsoon break periods, offering an early warning system for farmers. These breaks, marked by reduced rainfall during the Southwest Monsoon, can seriously affect agricultural production. About Monsoon Breaks About: During the south-west monsoon period, after… Continue reading Monsoon Breaks
Wheat Cultivation
News: The Centre has allowed the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat and 5 LMT of wheat products, easing the export ban that was imposed in May 2022. About Wheat Cultivation Wheat is the second most important cereal crop of India. It is the main food crop, in north and north-western part… Continue reading Wheat Cultivation
