Transcaspian Marinka

News: The Sangon community of Arunachal Pradesh launched a conservation initiative to protect the Transcaspian marinka species found in the region. About Transcaspian Marinka About: The Transcaspian marinka is a medium‑sized, ray-finned freshwater fish. It is also known as the Himalayan ray-finned fish. Family: It belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae).  Class: It belongs to… Continue reading Transcaspian Marinka

National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme

News: The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is strengthening entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities through capacity building, mentorship, market access, and business accelerator programmes. About National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme promotes entrepreneurship and strengthens the capacity of SC/ST entrepreneurs. Initiative By: The scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro,… Continue reading National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme

Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026

News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the New EPF Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020, effective from June 29. About Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 is India’s new statutory provident fund framework replacing the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. Notified under: The EPF… Continue reading Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026

Rung Community

News: The Rung community opposed the installation of a three-tonne artificial Shivling near Om Parvat, stating that it violated their tradition of nature worship. About Rung Community The Rung (Rang or Shauka) community is an indigenous trans-Himalayan tribal community that follows nature worship and has a distinct Himalayan cultural identity. Distribution: The community lives in the… Continue reading Rung Community

Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026

News: Applications are invited for the Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA) 2026 to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. About Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 About It is an award to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. The inaugural… Continue reading Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026

Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site

News: The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a Oryza Rufipogon variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Borjuli Wetland Location: The Borjuli wetland is located in Assam. Area: It has spread across an area of 0.41 hectares. Feature: It is known for harbouring a disease- and… Continue reading Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site

Malaprabha River

News: The drying up of the Malaprabha River has caused acute water scarcity, affecting communities along its banks and the region’s birds and wildlife. About Malaprabha River The Malaprabha River is a river flowing in Karnataka.  Origin: It originates in the mountains of Sahyadri at an altitude of 792.4 m in a small village of… Continue reading Malaprabha River

Lavender Cultivation

News: The Union Government and Nagaland discussed expanding lavender cultivation and agri-entrepreneurship under the CSIR Aroma Mission across the State. About Lavender Cultivation Lavender is a small, perennial aromatic herb shrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae), that is mainly grown for its flowers and essential oil. It was introduced in the temperate regions of Jammu &… Continue reading Lavender Cultivation

Birthright Citizenship

News: The US Supreme Court declared the Trump administration’s executive order ending birthright citizenship unconstitutional and reaffirmed citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. About Birthright Citizenship Birthright citizenship is the legal right to citizenship acquired automatically by birth within a country’s territory or through one’s parents. Core Principles of Citizenship: Jus Soli (Right of the Soil): Citizenship is… Continue reading Birthright Citizenship

India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure

News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved India’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport. About India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure Private Point-in-Space (PinS) is India’s first private satellite-based instrument approach procedure that enables safe and precise helicopter operations at heliports without conventional landing infrastructure. Operations at: It… Continue reading India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure

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