News: Communities in Darjeeling predict the arrival of rains with a bird call of Bay Woodpecker found in dense forest of Singalila National Park. About Singalila National Park Location: Singalila National Park is located on the Singalila Ridge at an altitude of more than 7000 feet above mean sea level, in the Darjeeling district of… Continue reading Singalila National Park
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Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis
News: The bay woodpecker gained attention through research linking its call with rainfall patterns and healthy forests in Darjeeling. About Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis The Bay Woodpecker (Blythipicus pyrrhotis) is a medium-sized woodpecker species belonging to the Picidae family. Ecological role: It acts as an ecological indicator of healthy and functioning forest ecosystems. In… Continue reading Bay Woodpecker or Blythipicus pyrrhotis
2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament and 48th WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
News: Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, and Minister of State for Education, Government of India, Shri Jayant Chaudhary sent off the Indian contingent participating in 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament. About 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament It is regarded as an important international platform for vocational… Continue reading 2026 Taipei Capital Cup WorldSkills Invitational Tournament and 48th WorldSkills Shanghai 2026
Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY), PM-AJAY portal and PM-AJAY Mobile App
News: Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) portal and AJAY mobile app will be launched by the Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. About Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY) is a comprehensive initiative launched in FY 2021-22. Nodal ministry: The scheme is implemented by… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojna (PM-AJAY), PM-AJAY portal and PM-AJAY Mobile App
Bismarck Sea
News: A submarine volcanic eruption began on 8 May along the Titan Ridge in the Bismarck Sea, highlighting poor mapping of Earth’s deep ocean floor. About Bismarck Sea Location: The Bismarck Sea lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean near the northeast coast of Papua New Guinea. Nomenclature: It was named after the German statesman Otto… Continue reading Bismarck Sea
Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
News: Short-range ballistic missile Agni-1 was successfully test-launched from Chandipur, Odisha, on May 22, 2026, under Strategic Forces Command. About Agni-1 Ballistic Missile Agni-1 is an indigenously developed, nuclear-capable surface-to-surface Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM). The Agni missile series includes Agni-I, Agni-II, Agni-III, Agni-IV, Agni-V, with Agni-V being the most advanced missile in the series. Origin:… Continue reading Agni-1 Ballistic Missile
Sakura Science Programme 2026
News: The Department of School Education & Literacy (DoSEL), Ministry of Education (MoE), today flagged off a group of students participating in the Sakura Science Programme 2026 at a ceremony held at NCERT, New Delhi. About Sakura Science Programme 2026 The Sakura Science Exchange Program invites young minds from Asia and around the world to… Continue reading Sakura Science Programme 2026
Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle
News: The Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle was recently discovered in Chhattisgarh’s Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, indicating improving ecological conditions and intact forest habitats. About Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle The tricarinate hill turtle or three-keeled land turtle (Melanochelys tricarinata) is a small terrestrial turtle species belonging to the family Geoemydidae. Habitat: The turtle mainly inhabits temperate… Continue reading Himalayan Tricarinate Hill Turtle
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
News: India and Italy agreed to further develop the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) to strengthen trade, investment and supply-chain resilience. About India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a visionary, multinational infrastructure project that aims to revolutionize global trade and connectivity. Announced in: It was officially announced on September 9,… Continue reading India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)
UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
News: DRDO successfully completed final development trials of the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in air-to-ground and air-to-air modes. About UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 ULPGM-V3 is the third variant of the indigenous drone-launched precision guided missile developed for modern drone warfare operations. Developed by: It has been developed by DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad… Continue reading UAV-Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3
