Exercise INDRA 2026: Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is participating in Exercise INDRA 2026 which is to be conducted at Vladivostok, Russia. Exercise INDRA 2026 is a bilateral exercise conducted between the Indian Navy and the Russian Federation Navy (RuFN). Since its inception in 2003, Exercise Indra has epitomised the long-term strategic relationship between the Indian […]
Day: October 13, 2026
Chocolate Mahseer
Chocolate Mahseer: Sikkim Chief Minister released ‘Chocolate Mahseer’ fish into the Rangeet river, underlining the importance of conserving indigenous fish species and protecting the state’s aquatic biodiversity. Chocolate Mahseer or copper mahseer (Neolissochilus hexagonolepis) is a freshwater fish species. The fish species belonging to the genus Tor and Neolissocheilus under the family Cyprinidae are popularly […]
Bathukamma Festival
Bathukamma Festival: Telangana’s special festival of flowers Bathukamma, began with Engilipula Bathukamma. Bathukamma Festival is a floral festival celebrated by the women folk of Telangana. The term “Bathukamma” translates to “Mother Goddess Come Alive”, reflecting the divine feminine energy and protection. Folklore connects the festival to legends of Goddess Gauri and her miraculous survival as […]
Panama
Panama: An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 hit Panama causing structures to collapse and shaking the capital of the Central American country. Panama is a country of Central America located on the Isthmus of Panama. It is bordered by Costa Rica and Colombia. It is bounded by the Caribbean Sea to the north […]
57th GST Council Meeting
57th GST Council Meeting: The 57th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting, chaired by the Union Finance Minister, approved comprehensive procedural and structural reforms to simplify GST registration, refunds, input tax credit, exports and litigation, with most changes expected to take effect from 1st April 2027. Key Outcomes of the 57th GST Council meeting: […]
TRISHNA Satellite
TRISHNA Satellite: The Indo-French TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) mission has entered an advanced stage of development, with ISRO expecting its launch within the next 12–16 months. TRISHNA is a joint Earth-observation mission of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and France’s National Centre for Space Studies (CNES), aimed at […]
2026 Nobel Peace Prize
2026 Nobel Peace Prize: South African jurist and human rights champion of Indian descent (Tamil Nadu), Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, was named the recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize. However, the historic announcement was immediately overshadowed by a major geopolitical development. Hours after the award was announced, the United States imposed sweeping economic sanctions on […]
National Conclave on Tribal Rights
National Conclave on Tribal Rights: The Ministry of Tribal Affairs organised the National Conclave on “Constitutional Rights and Legal Provisions for Tribal Communities” at SCOPE Complex, New Delhi. Objective is to Identify difficulties faced by tribal communities in accessing constitutional rights and develop practical recommendations through field-level feedback and sharing of best practices. Constitutional Provisions […]
JOSH Teams Launched for TB Elimination
JOSH Teams Launched for TB Elimination: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) Teams under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to strengthen youth-led community participation in TB elimination. JOSH Teams will mobilise MY Bharat Volunteers and NCC Cadets to promote TB prevention, early […]
Flash Floods in Himalayas
Flash Floods in Himalayas: A sudden flash flood carrying dense mud, boulders, and debris swept through settlements along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district, washing away over 35 homes and bridges. A flash flood is a sudden, rapid surge of water characterized by high peak discharges occurring within a very short timeframe—often under six […]
