News: A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck southern Japan, triggering a tsunami advisory and recording Shindo 7, the highest level on Japan’s seismic intensity scale. About Shindo Shaking Scale The Shindo (Seismic Intensity) Scale is Japan’s unique seismic scale that measures the degree of shaking and its effects at a specific location during an earthquake. Scale range:… Continue reading Shindo Shaking Scale
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Atmanirbhar Panchayat Program and SAMARTH Portal
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, and released the Model OSR Rules for Panchayati Raj Institutions. About Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme is a national initiative to help Gram Panchayats and Block Panchayats develop sustainable Own Source of Revenue (OSR). Nodal Ministry: It is an initiative of… Continue reading Atmanirbhar Panchayat Program and SAMARTH Portal
Mechi River and Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project
News: The Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project received PMKSY-AIBP support, with completion targeted by March 2029 and ongoing canal remodelling work. About Mechi River Origins: The Mechi River originates in the Mahabharat Range (Mahabharat Lekh) of Nepal as a perennial river. Course: It flows through eastern Nepal and the Darjeeling district of West Bengal before entering… Continue reading Mechi River and Kosi–Mechi Intra-State Link Project
Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List
News: Sarnath, where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List during its 48th Committee session. About Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List Sarnath has become India’s 45th and Uttar Pradesh’s fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site. Tentative List: It has remained on UNESCO’s Tentative List since 1998. Location: It… Continue reading Sarnath Joins UNESCO World Heritage List
Chandipura Virus
News: Two children from Rajasthan have died in recent days after testing positive for the Chandipura virus. About Chandipura Virus Chandipura Virus is a virus of the Rhabdoviridae family. It also includes other members such as the lyssavirus that causes rabies. How it is caused: Several species of sandflies, like Phlebotomine sandflies and Phlebotomus papatasi,… Continue reading Chandipura Virus
MISHTI Scheme and Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh initiative
News: Andhra Pradesh secured second place under the MISHTI scheme after restoring 2,047.70 hectares of mangroves during 2025–26. About MISHTI Scheme Full form: Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (MISHTI) Scheme It is a scheme to promote, conserve and restore mangroves for ecological protection and climate resilience. Launched by: The Ministry of Environment,… Continue reading MISHTI Scheme and Great Green Wall of Andhra Pradesh initiative
Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
News: In Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, sustainable cultivation of the endangered medicinal herb Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) is helping conserve the species and supporting the rural mountain economy. About Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa) It is a medicinal herb, locally known as Kutki. Botanical name: Its botanical name is Picrorhiza kurroa. Native to: It is native to the… Continue reading Kutki (Picrorhiza kurroa)
Undavalli Caves
News: For two days, the 7th-century Undavalli Caves became a vibrant venue for the first Andhra Pradesh Telugu Mahotsavam, celebrating the Telugu language, literature, music, poetry, folk songs, storytelling, and cultural traditions. About Undavalli Caves They are a monolithic caves are example of Indian rock-cut architecture. Location: They are located near Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. They… Continue reading Undavalli Caves
CBDT’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Guidance
News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has released a guidance note on crypto-asset reporting obligations, aligning India’s tax reporting framework with the OECD framework. About CBDT’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Guidance Definition of crypto as per Indian law: India’s income tax law defines a “crypto-asset” as a digital representation of value that relies on a cryptographically… Continue reading CBDT’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Guidance
PRAXIS System
News: NASA has selected the PRAXIS mission concept for Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) 2026 Phase I funding. About PRAXIS System Full form: PRAXIS stands for Planetary Rings Autonomous EXploration with In-situ Sampling. Proposed by: The system is proposed by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Aim: The mission aims to directly collect and analyze planetary… Continue reading PRAXIS System
