Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary: Sewage from commercial activities related to religious tourism in Kollur has emerged as a threat to the Mookambika Wildlife Sanctuary in Udupi district, with the depleted Souparnika river carrying sewage and sludge to the core area in summer. It is located in the Udupi district of Karnataka. The sanctuary is named after […]
Druzhba Pipeline
Druzhba Pipeline: The Druzhba pipeline that carries Russian oil through Ukraine to Hungary and Slovakia has been repaired and can resume operations, the Ukrainian President has announced recently, ending a months-long standoff between Kyiv and Budapest. The Druzhba Pipeline, also known as the Friendship Pipeline, is one of the biggest crude oil pipeline networks in […]
Aspero
Aspero: Archaeologists in Peru recently uncovered a structure at Áspero that appears to have been used to observe the sky, adding detail to what is known about early scientific practices in the Caral Civilisation. It is a late preceramic archaeological site associated with the Norte Chico civilization (also called Caral-Supe civilization), one of the […]
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary: The Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh was designated as a Ramsar site, taking India’s total to 99. It is located in Uttar Pradesh. It is a typical monsoonal wetland of the Gangetic plains. It is a fresh water perennial water body that came into existence after the formation […]
Stauranthera aureoglossa
Stauranthera aureoglossa: A team of botanists recently discovered a new plant species with a unique ‘golden tongue’ in the shaded streams of the Himalayas, named Stauranthera aureoglossa. It is a new plant species. It was discovered in the dense, mid-elevation evergreen forests of the Kamle and Upper Subansiri districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a […]
Jamun
Jamun: According to a new study, Jamun has been found to have originated much earlier than previously believed, with India playing a central role in its evolutionary history. It is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. It is also known as black plum, Indian black cherry, Ram jamun etc. in different parts of […]
India’s GDP Growth Seen at 6.4% in 2026: UN Report
India’s GDP Growth Seen at 6.4% in 2026: UN Report India’s economy is expected to grow at the 6.4% in 2026 and 6.6% in 2027 as per the latest by the United Nations report. This projections highlights the India’s continued position as the major growth engine in the Asia-Pacific region. Even as the global uncertainties […]
India Adds 99th Ramsar Site
India Adds 99th Ramsar Site: Honorable Minister of Environment Bhupender Yadav have announced the inclusion of Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh as the country’s 99th Ramsar site on April 22nd 2026. It is located in Aligarh and this recognition highlights the India’s growing commitment to protect the wetlands and biodiversity. After this addition […]
Arthur Law Named Young Global Leader 2026 by World Economic Forum
Arthur Law Named Young Global Leader 2026 by World Economic Forum: Arthur Law has been named the Young Global Leader (YGL) 2026 by the World Economic Forum. It was announced on April 21, 2026 this honor celebrates his contributions to the transforming urban living through innovative space solutions. As the cities are growing denser his […]
Moody’s Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for FY27
Moody’s Cuts India GDP Growth Forecast to 6% for FY27: Global rating agency Moody’s has revised the India’s economic outlook and cuts the FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6% from 6.8%. This downgrade reflects the growing concerns over the West Asia region, rising energy prices and the weak domestic demand. As India remains heavily dependent […]
