Kimberley Process: India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for the year 2026. It is a coalition of governments, civil society and the diamond industry to eliminate the trade in so-called conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds are defined by the relevant United Nations Security Council resolution (UNSC resolution 1459) as “rough diamonds used […]
Mons Mouton
Mons Mouton: Scientists from ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC) have identified a landing zone in the rugged south polar region of the Moon called Mons Mouton for India’s first lunar sample return mission, Chandrayaan-4. Mons Mouton is a mountain located near the South Pole of the Moon. Its peak is largely flat, which is favorable […]
Ethylene Glycol
Ethylene Glycol: The government of Tamil Nadu issued a public notice against a batch of Almond Kit syrup, after laboratory tests detected adulteration with ethylene glycol. It is the simplest member of the glycol family of organic compounds. Properties: It is a colourless, odourless, slightly viscous liquid with a faintly sweet taste. It mixes easily […]
Swavalambini Scheme
Swavalambini Scheme: The Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship informed the Lok Sabha about the Swavalambini Scheme. It is a woman Entrepreneurship Programme which empowers young women with the skills and confidence needed to establish their own businesses. It introduces a structured, multi-stage training approach to help young women transition […]
Giant Phantom Jellyfish
Giant Phantom Jellyfish: Scientists on a month-long deep-sea expedition off Argentina’s coast documented a rare giant phantom jellyfish recently.It is a rare and mysterious deep-sea jellyfish known for its ghostly, translucent appearance.It is among the largest jellyfish.Scientific Name: Stygiomedusa gigantea.It is in the Ulmaridae family.It is believed to be widespread throughout the world’s oceans, except […]
Lyriothemis keralensis : New Species Of Dragonfly
Lyriothemis keralensis : New Species Of Dragonfly Researchers recently confirmed the discovery of a new species of dragonfly, Lyriothemis keralensis, from the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala.It is a new species of dragonfly.It was discovered in the low-lying coastal regions of Kerala.It is commonly called the Slender Bombardier.Unlike many dragonflies found in forest areas, the […]
Kordofan Region
Kordofan Region: A drone attack by Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces struck a vehicle carrying displaced families near Rahad in North Kordofan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children and two infants.It is a region constituting the central and southern area of Sudan.The region is divided into three federal states: North Kordofan (capital: El Obeid), […]
Paraleocrates indica : New Species Of Marine Worm
Paraleocrates indica : New Species Of Marine Worm Researchers recently discovered a new species of marine worm named Paraleocrates indica hiding in the muddy banks of the Champa Estuary in the Bay of Bengal.It is a new species of marine worm discovered in the muddy banks of the Champa Estuary in the Bay of Bengal.It […]
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve: In a significant boost to tiger conservation in western Maharashtra, a third tigress was released into the wild at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) recently.It is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.It is spread over two protected areas of Koyana Sanctuary (KWLS) and Chandoli National Park (CNP).The […]
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project: India recently started work on the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir—the first such new project to get the green light from the government after the abrogation of the Indus Water Treaty.It is a 1,856-MW run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Chenab River in the Ramban District of […]
