Gharials : Hatchlings Released 31 Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) hatchlings have been released in the Bagaha area along the Gandak River in Bihar. Gharials is a freshwater crocodile belonging to the Crocodylia Order and Crocodylidae Family. The name ‘gharial’ comes from the Hindi word ghara, meaning pot or vessel, referring to the bulbous snout tip of […]
Day: June 13, 2026
Eechathalakenda incognita
Eechathalakenda incognita: A team of scientists recently discovered a new fish species named Eechathalakenda incognita from Western Ghats of Kerala. Eechathalakenda incognita is a new species of fish belonging to the cyprinid subfamily Torinae. It was discovered from various streams inside the Periyar Tiger Reserve, Kerala. The genus Eechathalakenda was originally established in 1999 for […]
Tezpur Litchi
Tezpur Litchi: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi (Litchi chinensis) from Assam to Dubai. Tezpur Litchi is one of Assam’s most celebrated horticultural products. It is renowned for its exceptional sweetness, bright-red appearance, distinctive aroma and superior eating quality. The region cultivates […]
National SC-ST Hub Scheme
National SC-ST Hub Scheme: The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises is promoting inclusive entrepreneurship through the National SC-ST Hub Scheme. National SC-ST Hub Scheme was launched in 2016. It is one of the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. It is aimed at capacity enhancement of Schedule Caste […]
11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog
11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog: The Prime Minister chaired the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog, emphasizing that India continues to progress steadily despite global uncertainty and instability. In a landmark moment for cooperative federalism, the 11th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog witnessed participation from all 28 States and 5 Union […]
The Pink Saheli Cards
The Pink Saheli Cards: Reports indicate that many transgender persons in Delhi are facing difficulties in obtaining ‘Pink Saheli’ smart cards, despite being officially included as beneficiaries under the free bus travel scheme. The Pink Saheli Cards is a smart-card-based free bus travel scheme launched by the Delhi Government in March 2025 for women and […]
IMI-Resistant Mustard Through Mutation Breeding
IMI-Resistant Mustard Through Mutation Breeding: India is set to begin large-scale cultivation of Imidazolinone-resistant (IMI-resistant) mustard hybrids during the 2026-27 rabi season to combat the parasitic weed Orobanche, aiming to boost domestic oilseed production and reduce India’s heavy reliance on edible oil imports. Mustard is India’s most crucial rabi oilseed crop, especially in arid northern […]
Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank)
Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a special dispensation allowing commercial banks to mobilize fresh three- to five-year Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank), or FCNR(B).FCNR(B) deposits are specialized, fixed-term foreign currency bank accounts opened in India by Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs), and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs).Unlike […]
The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature
The Disqualification of Rajya Sabha Candidature: The Rajya Sabha nomination of senior Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan from Madhya Pradesh was officially rejected by the Returning Officer during candidate scrutiny.Disqualification of a Rajya Sabha candidature refers to the statutory rejection of a person’s nomination papers or the termination of an active member’s seat in the Upper […]
The Sitapur 250 MW Solar-BESS Project
The Sitapur 250 MW Solar-BESS Project: Union Raksha Mantri has approved the development of a first-of-its-kind 250 MW Solar Power Project with an integrated Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh.The Sitapur Solar-BESS Project is a highly advanced, utility-scale renewable energy facility spreading across roughly 850 acres ofvacant defense land at the former […]
