News: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its next-generation navigation satellite, NVS-03, marking a significant step towards strengthening the country’s indigenous satellite navigation capabilities. About NVS-03 Satellite NVS-03 is the 3rd satellite in ISRO’s second-generation navigation satellite series. Its predecessors, NVS-01 and NVS-02, carried the other two indigenous atomic clocks. Developed and… Continue reading NVS-03 Satellite
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PAVAN-I3C
News: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed CAQM’s newly developed PAVAN-I3C in New Delhi. About PAVAN-I3C PAVAN stands for ‘Platform for Air Quality Vigilance and Analytics for NCR’, while I3C stands for ‘Integrated Command and Control Centre’. It is a single-window digital centre developed in New Delhi . Aim: It aims to improve pollution monitoring,… Continue reading PAVAN-I3C
About Various Tree Varieties – Saptaparni, Arjuna, Semal, Mulberry (Shahtoot), Pilkhan, Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Kaim (Mitragyna parvifolia) and Kadamb (Neolamarckia cadamba)
News: Delhi has four distinct seasons, and its trees mark seasonal changes through their foliage and flowers, making them messengers of the passing time. About Saptaparni (Alstonia scholaris) The Saptaparni (Alstonia scholaris) flowers in autumn and continues till December. Name: Its Sanskrit name refers to the seven leaves at the end of its branches. Sapta… Continue reading About Various Tree Varieties – Saptaparni, Arjuna, Semal, Mulberry (Shahtoot), Pilkhan, Amaltas (Cassia fistula), Kaim (Mitragyna parvifolia) and Kadamb (Neolamarckia cadamba)
Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Forest department personnel from the anti-poaching camp launched a search operation and arrested “eight poachers” inside the Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. About Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. It borders the Ranipuram and Kottencheri hills of Kasaragod district in Kerala. Establishment Year: It was declared a Wildlife Sanctuary… Continue reading Talacauvery Wildlife Sanctuary
Rani Abbakka Chowta
News: Rani Abbakka Chowta is remembered for her resistance against the Portuguese and efforts to honour her contributions. About Rani Abbakka Chowta Rani Abbakka Chowta was a courageous queen of Ullal in the 16th century. Dynasty: She belonged to the Chowta dynasty, which followed the Tuluvu community’s traditions. Region: She ruled Ullal, a prosperous port… Continue reading Rani Abbakka Chowta
National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the official constitution of the National Social Security Board for unorganised, gig and platform workers. About National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers The National Social Security Board aims to support social security for unorganized workers, gig workers and platform workers… Continue reading National Social Security Board for Unorganised Workers and Gig & Platform Workers
Sankosh River
News: A glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) in Bhutan raised flood concerns along the Sankosh River, leading to evacuations in parts of northern West Bengal. About Sankosh River The Sankosh River is a major north-bank tributary of the Brahmaputra River that flows through Bhutan and India. Origin: The river originates in the snow-clad Greater Himalayan… Continue reading Sankosh River
Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii)
News: Scientists from Kumaun University launched a captive-breeding programme to revive the snow trout (Schizothorax richardsonii) in Naini Lake, Uttarakhand, in April 2026. However, the death of more than half of the released fingerlings has raised concerns about water pollution, rising temperatures and habitat degradation. About Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii) The Snow Trout is a… Continue reading Snow Trout (Schizothorax richardsonii)
Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus)
News: Chhattisgarh is set to get its first official state butterfly, with the Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) emerging as the winner of a public online poll. About Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus) The Kallima inachus is a nymphalid butterfly. It is also known as the orange oakleaf, Indian oakleaf or dead leaf. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Orange Oakleaf (Kallima inachus)
Exercise IN-RoKN 2026
News: INS Sahyadri arrived at Busan, South Korea, on 26 October 2026 for the Exercise IN-RoKN. About Exercise IN-RoKN 2026 Exercise IN-RoKN is a bilateral exercise between India and Republic of Korea Navy. 2026 edition: It is the second edition of the Bilateral Exercise. It is being held at Busan, South Korea. It is being hosted… Continue reading Exercise IN-RoKN 2026
