News: Recently, five baby orangutans have been found in a forest in Odisha. About Orangutans The orangutan is Asia’s only great ape. The name orangutan means “man of the forest” in the Malay language. Habitat: They live exclusively in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asian islands. Distribution: They are only found exclusively on the islands… Continue reading Orangutans
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e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace
News: e-FAST India launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) to accelerate zero-emission freight in India at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 in New Delhi. About e-FAST India e-FAST India stands for Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India. Initiative by: It is an initiative of NITI Aayog. It is an initiative… Continue reading e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace
Galbraith lake
News: U.S.A government under President Donald Trump has begun the process of renewing a right-of-way agreement that would allow the Trans Alaska Pipeline System near Galbraith lake to operate for another 30 years. About Galbraith Lake Location: Galbraith Lake is a lake located in the North Slope Borough of Alaska, U.S.A. Naming: It was named in 1951 after… Continue reading Galbraith lake
Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
News: The U.K. has recognised India’s CCTS for carbon pricing relief under its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). About Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) is a mechanism designed to reduce GHG emissions through carbon pricing. It laid the foundation for the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) by establishing its institutional framework. Legal… Continue reading Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
India joins Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security and Bharat 6G Mission
News: India has joined a US-led initiative with 25 other countries to shape the development and security of next-generation 6G networks. About India joins Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security ‘Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security’ is an international initiative for 6G telecommunications networks. Launched by: The initiative was launched by the… Continue reading India joins Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security and Bharat 6G Mission
Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation
News: A new ICMR-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research study found that nicotine pouches are reaching Indian cities through online platforms, hookah shops and gig delivery services. About Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation About Nicotine Pouch: It is a small, tobacco-free, tea-bag-like sack containing nicotine, favourings and plant-based fibres. Note: Nicotine is a highly… Continue reading Nicotine Pouches and Their Regulation
Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
News: An ongoing research project is studying the Kashmir flycatcher in the North-Western Himalayas, including its migration and ecology. About Kashmir Flycatcher Kashmir Flycatcher is a small migratory bird of the flycatcher family Muscicapidae. Scientific Name: Ficedula subrubra Habitat: It prefers mature temperate broad-leaved forests with dense canopy and understorey. It is found at 1,800–2,700 m… Continue reading Kashmir Flycatcher (Ficedula subrubra)
Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
News: North Korea and Russia opened the Yakov Novichenko Bridge, their first proper road link, over the Tumen River. About Yakov Novichenko Bridge Location: The Yakov Novichenko Bridge is built over the Tumen River between Russia and North Korea. It was built near the existing Friendship Bridge, a rail bridge commissioned in 1959. Naming: The… Continue reading Yakov Novichenko bridge and Tumen River
Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)
News: Vinaya Prakash Singh, a 1988-batch Indian Postal Service officer, has been re-elected as Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term. About Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) Asian Pacific Postal Union(APPU) is an intergovernmental organization. It is the only Restricted Union of the Universal Postal Union(UPU) in the region,… Continue reading Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU)
Northern Goshawk
News: Punjab made two unsuccessful attempts, seven years apart (2018 and 2025), to locate its State Bird, the Northern Goshawk within the state. About Northern Goshawk The Northern Goshawk is the largest species of true accipiter hawk. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Accipiter gentilis. Habitat: It inhabits mature forests, particularly coniferous woodlands, and favors… Continue reading Northern Goshawk
