News: The Gujarat High Court has dismissed a long-standing petition by Tata Chemicals Ltd (TCL) and held it liable for extensive environmental damage to the Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary. About Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary Location: The Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary is located on the southern shoreline of the Gulf of Kutch, along… Continue reading Gulf of Kutch Marine Sanctuary
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TRISHNA Mission
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India and France will jointly launch the TRISHNA satellite next year for global water and food security. About TRISHNA Mission TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) is a joint mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the French Space Agency CNES for high-resolution… Continue reading TRISHNA Mission
Exercise KHAAN QUEST
News: Indian Army contingent leaves for multinational Exercise KHAAN QUEST in Mongolia. About Exercise KHAAN QUEST It is a multinational peacekeeping exercise scheduled to be conducted from 20 June to 03 July 2026. Location: It will be held at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. First edition: The exercise first started as a bilateral event… Continue reading Exercise KHAAN QUEST
National Statistical Commission (NSC)
News: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the National Statistical Commission (NSC). About National Statistical Commission (NSC) National Statistical Commission (NSC) is an autonomous advisory body that serves as the nodal agency for core statistical activities in India. Establishment: India established the NSC in 2005 through a Resolution… Continue reading National Statistical Commission (NSC)
WT-MARUT
News: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT Portal during the Global Wind Day 2026 National Conference in Goa. About WT-MARUT WT-MARUT: Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker (WT-MARUT) is India’s first dedicated digital platform for managing and streamlining the wind energy supply chain. Launched by: The portal was launched by Union Minister for… Continue reading WT-MARUT
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
News: World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was recently observed to raise awareness and promote action against desertification, land degradation and drought About World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed every year on 17 June under the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). Objective:… Continue reading World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
Helium-3
News: Growing demand for Helium-3 has increased interest in lunar mining and the extraction of the isotope from the Moon. About Helium-3 Helium-3 is a rare isotope of helium that is considered one of the most valuable substances found in nature. Structure: Helium-3 possesses two protons and one neutron in its atomic nucleus, which distinguishes it… Continue reading Helium-3
REWARD Program
News: The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA), knowledge partner to the Department of Land Resources, organised the second national consultation on draft watershed management guidelines under the World Bank-supported REWARD Programme. About the REWARD Program Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development (REWARD) program is a Watershed development program. Nodal Ministry: The nodal ministry… Continue reading REWARD Program
BGP hijacking
News: After Telegram was briefly restricted by the Union government,the messaging platform’s founder and CEO, Pavel Durov, alleged that access to the app was being compromised through a “rogue method” called Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) hijacking. About BGP hijacking The Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is the Internet’s routing system. It tells networks across the world… Continue reading BGP hijacking
International Day of Yoga 2026
News: Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the main national event of International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata. About International Day of Yoga 2026 International Day of Yoga is a global observance that promotes awareness about the benefits of yoga for health and well-being. Origin: It began in 2014 after… Continue reading International Day of Yoga 2026
