Sarcophagus : Discovery The first-ever scientific dating of a sarcophagus (terracotta coffin) found recently in Kilnamandi village in Tiruvannamalai district indicates that Tamil Nadu might have had trade contact with the north during the time of the Late Harappan civilisation. Sarcophagus used to bury leaders and wealthy residents in ancient Egypt, Rome, and Greece, a […]
Month: September 2025
Barren Island : Volcano Eruption
Barren Island : Volcano Eruption Minor volcanic eruptions were noticed twice in a span of eight days at Barren Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands recently. Barren Island is a volcanic island located in the Andaman Sea. Popularly known as a submarine emergent volcano, the island is a part of the Indian union territory of […]
Impatiens selvasinghii
Impatiens selvasinghii: Researchers recently found a new plant species named Impatiens selvasinghii in the Kudremukh range of the Western Ghats. Impatiens selvasinghii is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the Kudremukh range of the Western Ghats in Karnataka. It is one of the smallest flowered balsams from the Western Ghats. It […]
Adi Yuva Fellowship & Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme
Adi Yuva Fellowship & Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, in partnership with the United Nations in India, launched the Adi Yuva Fellowship and the Adi Karmayogi Volunteers Programme under the Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan. Adi Yuva Fellowship is supported by United Nations India. It is a first-of-its-kind programme designed to empower tribal […]
Tropical Forests Forever Facility
Tropical Forests Forever Facility: Brazil will become the first country to announce an investment in the Tropical Forests Forever Facility. Tropical Forests Forever Facility is an innovative multilateral global permanent fund dedicated to supporting tropical forest conservation over the long-term. It is a global initiative led by the Government of Brazil. The idea for the […]
Smog Eating Photocatalytic Coatings
Smog Eating Photocatalytic Coatings: The Delhi government will conduct a time-bound study on “smog-eating” photocatalytic coatings in Delhi to combat air pollution. Smog Eating Photocatalytic Coatings is designed to neutralise harmful gases like nitrogen dioxide and volatile hydrocarbons that contribute to toxic air. It usually uses titanium dioxide as a coating which has advantages for […]
Himalayan Musk Deer
Himalayan Musk Deer: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) reports no captive Himalayan musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) in recognized zoos, indicating no breeding programme has begun despite the 1982 Himalayan Musk Project. Himalayan Musk Deer is a deer species found in alpine regions above 2,500m in the Himalayan region of India, as well as in Nepal, […]
Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7
Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7: Astronomers discovered the Arjuna 2025 PN7, a new quasi-satellite of Earth; it was first spotted by the Pan-STARRS 1 telescope in Hawaii. 2025 PN7 belongs to the Arjuna asteroid class, named after the mythical figure Arjuna of the Mahabharata, symbolizing its fast, elusive nature. Quasi-Satellite Classification: 2025 PN7 is […]
Extreme Nuclear Transients
Extreme Nuclear Transients: Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are a newly discovered class of cosmic explosions, even more powerful than gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), which are the most intense flashes of electromagnetic radiation.Extreme Nuclear Transients (ENTs) are powered by the accumulation of stellar debris from massive stars, at least three times the mass of the Sun, which […]
India approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026
India approved a ₹27,000-crore programme to launch 52 surveillance satellites from 2026: Reports suggest India is also considering “bodyguard satellites” to protect its space assets after near-miss incidents.Satellites are the backbone for communication, navigation (NavIC), weather forecasts, internet, defence and surveillance, making them critical for national security and economy. They face risks from space debris, […]
