News: China opened the 22.13-kilometre-long Tianshan Shengli Tunnel to traffic in Xinjiang, claiming it to be the world’s longest expressway tunnel. About Tianshan Shengli Tunnel It is the world’s longest expressway tunnel, officially opened to traffic on December 26, 2025. Location: It is located in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Total length: Its… Continue reading Tianshan Shengli Tunnel and Tianshan Mountains Range
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Anopheles Stephensi and Malaria in India
News: Urban malaria driven by invasive Anopheles stephensi threatens India’s malaria elimination targets, according to the Health Ministry’s Malaria Elimination Technical Report 2025. About Anopheles Stephensi Anopheles stephensi is a significant mosquito species now recognised as an invasive threat because it thrives in urban environments. Transmits: The species efficiently transmits Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax,… Continue reading Anopheles Stephensi and Malaria in India
“Your Money, Your Right” Initiative
News: Your Money, Your Right” is a nationwide awareness and facilitation initiative launched in 2025 to help citizens identify and reclaim unclaimed financial assets lying within the regulated financial system. About “Your Money, Your Right” Initiative This initiative is a nationwide awareness and facilitation initiative to help citizens identify and reclaim unclaimed financial assets. The initiative addresses… Continue reading “Your Money, Your Right” Initiative
Key Facts About Somaliland
News: Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Key Facts About Somaliland Location: Somaliland is situated in the Horn of Africa, in the northwestern part of Somalia. The Horn of Africa is a region that is recognized internationally as comprising Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea,… Continue reading Key Facts About Somaliland
Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site
News: Recognising the historical, cultural, and tourism significance of Rakhigarhi, the Haryana government is undertaking concrete measures to develop and promote the site as a major archaeological destination on both the national and international tourism map. Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site Location: Rakhigarhi is located in the Hisar district of Haryana. River associated with: It… Continue reading Key Facts about Rakhigarhi Site
Santhali language
News: The President of India released the Constitution of India in the Santhali language, written in the Ol Chiki script, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About Santhali Language The Santhali language is one of the most ancient living languages of India and is spoken by the Santal tribal community. Script: Santhali is primarily written in the Ol… Continue reading Santhali language
Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap
News: The Indian Coast Guard inducted its first indigenously built Pollution Control Vessel, Samudra Pratap, at Goa Shipyard Limited on 23 December 2025. About Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap Samudra Pratap is the first indigenously designed and built Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard. Inducted by: It was inducted into service… Continue reading Pollution Control Vessel (PCV) – Samudra Pratap
India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process
News: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary has selected India to assume the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process with effect from 1 January 2026. This will be the third occasion on which India has been entrusted with the chairpersonship of the Kimberley Process. About Kimberley Process and India’s Role The Kimberley Process is a tripartite international… Continue reading India to Assume Prestigious Chairpersonship of Kimberly Process
Humayun’s Tomb
News: The immersive exhibition ‘Songlines: Tracking the Seven Sisters’ is on view at the Humayun’s Tomb Museum till March 1. About Humayun’s Tomb It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for being the first distinct example of proper Mughal style, which was inspired by Persian architecture. Location: It is located in Delhi. Commissioned by:… Continue reading Humayun’s Tomb
Tsunami Ready Programme
News: India is set to have over 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready in the Indian Ocean region. This achievement will make India the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have such a large number of tsunami-ready villages. About Tsunami Ready Programme It is an initiative led by UNESCO to strengthen community resilience against… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Programme
