Tetragonula nagalandensis: New species of stingless honey bee Scientists have discovered a new species of stingless honey bee and named it as Tetragonula nagalandensis. Tetragonula nagalandensis is a species of stingless honey bee discovered in Nagaland. The name nagalandensis was chosen as a tribute to the state of Nagaland, where the bee was first discovered […]
Month: September 2026
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2026: Singaporean lawyer and diplomat Tommy Koh, Myanmar activist Bo Kyi and Bangladeshi social worker Runa Khan have been named winners of this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Awards. Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s premier prize and highest honor, celebrates greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. It was first given in 1958 […]
Sharp Tailed Sandpiper
Sharp Tailed Sandpiper: Rare sharp-tailed sandpiper was spotted in Chandu village, Gurgaon. The sharp-tailed sandpiper (Calidris acuminata ) is a small wader bird. It is a medium-sized sandpiper with distinct cap. Breeding adults are heavily marked with chevrons and spots on the underparts and have a rich chestnut cap and white eye-ring. Nonbreeding adults are […]
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap
RPwD Act, 2016: Bridging the Post-18 Disability Support Gap Nearly a decade after the enactment of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, the discourse around disability rights remains largely confined to basic early education and accessible infrastructure. Ground reports from Keralam expose a critical, unaddressed policy blind spot: the severe systemic vacuum […]
FSSAI Proposes Front-of-Pack Warning Labels for Packaged Foods
FSSAI Proposes Front-of-Pack Warning Labels for Packaged Foods: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has tightened regulatory scrutiny over misleading food claims and submitted a proposal to the Supreme Court for Front-of-Pack Warning Labels (FoPWL). While these measures aim to curb deceptive marketing and promote healthier diets, public health experts have flagged […]
Per Drop More Crop
Per Drop More Crop: The Government highlighted the progress of Per Drop More Crop (PDMC), a micro-irrigation scheme aimed at improving water use efficiency and agricultural productivity through efficient irrigation practices. As of July 2026, PDMC has brought over 115 lakh hectares under micro-irrigation coverage, with DBT-based financial assistance and digital implementation improving transparency, farmer […]
Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race
Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race: The Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali (boat race) is one of Kerala’s most iconic traditional events, symbolising the State’s cultural heritage, devotion and community spirit. Aranmula is a heritage village located on the banks of the Pamba River and is famous for the GI-tagged Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror), a unique traditional craft of […]
Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031
Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Vice-President of India released the Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development during a fisheries outreach programme at Agatti in Lakshadweep. Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 is an initiative by the Government of India to develop, regulate, and scale the ornamental fisheries sector (breeding, rearing, and trading of […]
Mission Zero: Depalpur’s Legacy Waste Transformation
Mission Zero: Depalpur’s Legacy Waste Transformation Depalpur, Madhya Pradesh, became the first city under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative to achieve Zero Legacy Waste, remediating 1,250 metric tonnes of legacy waste accumulated over five years under SBM-U 2.0. It is a scientific legacy-waste remediation and urban waste-management initiative undertaken by Depalpur Nagar Parishad with Indore […]
Exercise Super Garuda Shield
Exercise Super Garuda Shield: The United States and Indonesia kicked off their annual joint military drills, Super Garuda Shield, spanning until September 11 across multiple Indonesian regions. Super Garuda Shield is a flagship annual multilateral joint military exercise hosted by the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and co-led by the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM). […]
