Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station

News– China launched its Shenzhou-21 mission, carrying a new crew—including its youngest astronaut—to the Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station aboard a Long March-2F rocket from the Jiuquan Launch Centre. About the Shenzhou-21 Mission Mission Duration: The crew will stay in orbit for six months, taking over operations from the Shenzhou-20 team. Scientific Objective: Notably, this… Continue reading Tiangong (“Heavenly Palace”) Space Station

Key Facts About Cape Verde

News– Cape Verde recently became the second-smallest country by population to qualify for the FIFA World Cup. About Cape Verde Official Name: Republic of Cabo Verde Location: Atlantic Ocean, off the northwestern coast of Africa, near Senegal. Geographical Nature: Archipelagic state consisting of 10 volcanic islands and 5 islets Island Groups: Barlavento (Windward Islands) Sotavento… Continue reading Key Facts About Cape Verde

UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025

News: The Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty was published recently by UNEP. About UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025 Released by: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Title of the report: Adaptation Gap Report 2025: Running on Empty It evaluates the world’s preparedness for climate adaptation and financing needs and underscores the widening gap between… Continue reading UNEP’S Adaptation Gap Report 2025

Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service

News: The Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) have jointly launched Bharat Taxi to provide affordable and driver-friendly transportation. About Bharat Taxi About: Bharat Taxi is India’s first-ever cooperative cab service, scheduled to be launched in November 2025 in Delhi. Launched by: Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) Managed… Continue reading Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service

Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal

News: Union Minister of Coal and Mines launched KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard and CLAMP portal. About KOYLA SHAKTI Dashboard About: The Koyla Shakti Dashboard is a digital platform that integrates the entire coal value chain from mine to market on a unified interface. Launched by: Ministry of Coal Aim: To serve as the Digital Backbone of… Continue reading Koyla Shakti Dashboard and CLAMP Portal

Sudan

News: Satellite images from Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab show mass killings after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured El-Fasher. About Sudan It is located in Northeastern Africa. It is Africa’s third-largest country by area. Extension: It borders the Sahara on the north and extends southward to the forests of West Africa and the Congo River basin.… Continue reading Sudan

Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary

News: The Supreme Court directed Jharkhand to notify Saranda as a wildlife sanctuary; area fixation and exclusions are under judicial review. About Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a proposed wildlife sanctuary within the Saranda Forest Division located in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Naming: The Saranda, literally means “700 hills” in local language. Area covered: The… Continue reading Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary

Climate Inequality Report 2025

News: Recently, World Inequality Lab has released the Climate Inequality Report 2025. About Climate Inequality Report 2025 The report reveals how wealth drives the climate crisis, and proposes new policy options to address it. Published by: It is published by the World Inequality Lab. Key highlights of Report 2025 Wealthy individuals fuel the climate crisis… Continue reading Climate Inequality Report 2025

Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)    

News: Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) announced reforms to bring transparency, efficiency, and inclusivity to the rehabilitation ecosystem across the country. About Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) RCI is the statutory body that regulates and standardizes rehabilitation and special education given to persons with disabilities. Origin: It was set up as a registered society in… Continue reading Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)    

AmazonFACE Programme

News: The AmazonFACE project, situated near the city of Manaus, seeks to explore how climate change will influence the Amazon rainforest, its rich biodiversity, and the ecosystem services it provides to humankind. About AmazonFACE Programme Led by: National Institute for Amazon Research (INPA) in collaboration with several international partners. Location: The programme is a large-scale… Continue reading AmazonFACE Programme

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