Jeypore Ground Gecko: Herpetologists raised concern that a bauxite mining project in Odisha threatens the future of rare Jeypore ground gecko (Cyrtodactylus jeyporensis). Jeypore Ground Gecko is a reptile found in India. It is also known as the Jeypore Indian gecko or the Patinghe Indian gecko. It was originally described as far back as 1878 […]
Day: October 17, 2026
Combined Task Force 154
Combined Task Force 154: The Indian Navy is scheduled to hand over command of Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) at a ceremony in Manama, Bahrain. Combined Task Force 154 is the Combined Maritime Forces’ (CMF) dedicated multinational maritime training task force. It was established in 2023. It is dedicated to enhancing maritime security through […]
Magnesium Hydridomethylzincate
Magnesium Hydridomethylzincate: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Thiruvananthapuram, have developed a chemical compound named magnesium hydridomethylzincate. Magnesium Hydridomethylzincate is a crystalline, hydride-rich organometallic compound that does not rely on bulky supporting ligands. It is a compound of magnesium, zinc, hydrogen, and carbon. Under solvent-free, anaerobic conditions, it releases hydrogen and […]
World Health Summit 2026
World Health Summit 2026: The WHO Director-General election process ignited its first public candidate conversation on Sunday (11 October) at the 2026 World Health Summit in Berlin recently. World Health Summit (WHS) is an international, multi-stakeholder global health forum. The event takes place annually in the German capital Berlin. It is organized by the WHS […]
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 (CP26)
Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 (CP26): Indian Army’s Assam Regiment troops recently won the Gold Medal at the Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026, held in Wales, United Kingdom. Exercise Cambrian Patrol is the British Army’s premier military patrolling event. The exercise is designed to enhance operational capabilities by subjecting participating teams to highly demanding military tasks and […]
India’s first Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) Project
India’s first Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) Project: The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently launched a pioneering Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) project, marking a first for any Indian State. It is an initiative launched by Keralam, which aims to transform conservation efforts from isolated species preservation to proactive, landscape-wide ecosystem management. […]
What is the JWALA Missile?
What is the JWALA Missile? JWALA, India’s first private-sector micro-missile, is set for trials after successful solid rocket motor tests, strengthening indigenous counter-drone capabilities. JWALA-MK1 is India’s first indigenously developed private-sector micro-missile. It is being developed by IG Defence, a private Indian defence technology company. It is a short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) engineered specifically as […]
Masaya Volcano
Masaya Volcano: Satellite measurements of Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano suggest magma is entering one reservoir as another drains, offering clues that could improve monitoring for future hazards. Masaya Volcano is an active basaltic shield-like caldera volcano located in Nicaragua in Central America, about 20 km southeast of the capital city, Managua. It forms part of the […]
Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel
Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel: India has added Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of “Ramsar Sites” to 103. Sukhna Wetland is located in Chandigarh and at the base of the Outer Himalayas. It is a peri-urban reservoir that plays an important role in […]
Hornbill Festival 2026
Hornbill Festival 2026 : Nagaland has begun preparations for the 27th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival. Hornbill Festival s celebrated at Naga Heritage Village in Nagaland. It was named after the Hornbill bird given its association with the socio-cultural life of the Nagas. It aims to promote inter-tribal interaction and preserve Nagaland’s heritage, […]
