Kuno National Park : Birth Of Five Cubs The first India-born cheetah, Mukhi, has given birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh recently. Kuno National Park is located in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh. It is nestled near the Vindhyan Hills. Originally established as Kuno Wildlife Sanctuary in 1981, it […]
Global Methane Status Report, 2025
Global Methane Status Report, 2025: The recent Global Methane Status Report 2025 warns that crop-residue burning is turning India into a global methane hotspot. It is produced by the UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). It provides updates on global progress on methane mitigation and the remaining work needed to […]
Protidricerus albocapitatus
Protidricerus albocapitatus: Scientists have discovered a new species of owlfly in Kerala after 134 years and named it Protidricerus albocapitatus. It was found in the Nedumkayam forest in Malappuram district of Kerala. It is a species of owlfly that belongs to the family Myrmeleontidae and order Neuroptera. With this addition, Kerala now hosts five known […]
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis Nigricans: Acanthosis Nigricans identification in early stages gives both children and adults a chance to detect prediabetes or diabetes before any major complications. It is a skin condition characterised by dark, velvety patches on skin folds. It can be obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and extremely rarely, in melanomas, stomach or liver […]
Meerut Bugle
Meerut Bugle: The Meerut Bugle has received a Geographical indication tag. It is a brass wind instrument common with the drills of armed forces and used in wars, ceremonies, and parades for decades. It is used to signal the start of movements or events, and carries a deep historical imprint. Meerut’s association with bugle-making dates […]
SARAL SIMS
SARAL SIMS: The Ministry of Steel has introduced a simplified registration facility called ‘SARAL SIMS’ under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), effective from November 21. It is a new system designed to simplify the process of registration for imports of small consignments under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). It is designed to ease […]
Index of Eight Core Industries October 2025
Index of Eight Core Industries October 2025: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) stayed unchanged at 162.4 in October 2025, the same as October 2024. Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production-volume index that measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural […]
Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Compromise with Australia
Turkey to Host COP31 Climate Summit After Compromise with Australia: Turkey has been confirmed as the host of COP31, the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference, following a diplomatic compromise with Australia. This agreement, reached during discussions at COP30 in Brazil, ends a prolonged hosting dispute and ensures continued momentum in global climate negotiations. The Conference […]
Switzerland and Ireland Named Country Partners for Hornbill Festival 2025
Switzerland and Ireland Named Country Partners for Hornbill Festival 2025: The Government of Nagaland has officially named Switzerland and Ireland as country partners for the upcoming Hornbill Festival 2025, reinforcing the festival’s growing international stature. This announcement follows high-level meetings in New Delhi between Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and the respective ambassadors of both […]
India’s first dedicated courtroom for Scheduled Castes cases
India’s first dedicated courtroom for Scheduled Castes cases: The Punjab State Scheduled Castes Commission has inaugurated a separate courtroom exclusively for handling cases concerning the Scheduled Caste (SC) community. This facility is the first of its kind under any state‑level Scheduled Castes Commission in India. The initiative is designed to ensure faster hearings, more timely […]
