Parakaempferia alba: A new species of ginger, Parakaempferia alba, has been discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh. It is a new species of Zingiberaceae (ginger family). It was discovered in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh Zingiberaceae, the ginger family of flowering plants, is the largest family of the order Zingiberales. These aromatic […]
Vadhavan Port : Protest
Vadhavan Port : Protest Around 20,000 residents of Palghar district recently took out a protest march on Monday against the proposed Vadhavan port and a slew of other infrastructure projects, citing environmental damage. It is a proposed new port on the coast of Maharashtra. It is being developed as an all-weather greenfield deep-draft major port. […]
INS Sudarshini
INS Sudarshini: The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini will embark on the flagship voyage of Lokayan 26, a 10-month transoceanic expedition. It is an indigenously built Sail Training Ship (STS). It was built by Goa Shipyard Limited and based at Kochi, Kerala under the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy. The aim […]
Saltwater Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodile: According to the Odisha state forest and environment department pilot drone-based survey, the saltwater crocodile population has increased in the state. It is the largest and heaviest of all living reptiles in the world. Other Names: Estuarine crocodile, Indo-Pacific crocodile, marine crocodile, sea crocodile, or informally as saltie. It is an opportunistic hypercarnivorous […]
C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Solution
C-DOT’s Cell Broadcast Solution: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has been conferred the “SKOCH Award-2025” for its Cell Broadcast Solution (CBS). It is an indigenous disaster and emergency alert platform. It is designed to enable near real-time dissemination of life-saving information to citizens in affected areas through cellular networks. It is developed by […]
United Nations Economic and Social Council : 80th anniversary
United Nations Economic and Social Council : 80th anniversary The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will commemorate its 80th anniversary by holding a special event on 23 January 2026. It was established by the Charter of the United Nations in 1945 as one of the six principal organs of the United Nations. It is responsible […]
Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report
Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report: The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released the Employment and Social Trends 2026 report, estimating the global unemployment rate at 4.9% in 2025. Key Highlights of the Employment and Social Trends 2026 Report: Between 2015–2025, the decline in extreme working poverty was only 3.1 percentage points (to 7.9% or […]
Board of Peace for Gaza
Board of Peace for Gaza: India has received an invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace for Gaza, but it has not yet communicated its final decision on participation. Board of Peace for Gaza is a US-led intergovernmental body, established under UN Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2803 (2025), to enact a […]
Polar Silk Road
Polar Silk Road: Recent US remarks on Greenland have revived debate on China’s Arctic ambitions, though expert assessments indicate China’s direct military presence in the region remains limited. Polar Silk Road Initiative is an extension of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) into the Arctic, aiming to develop shipping routes, access resources, and enhance its […]
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI)
India–Germany Joint Declaration of Intent(JDI): India and Germany signed a Joint Declaration of Intent (JDI) on Telecommunications Cooperation during the visit of the German Chancellor to India, strengthening collaboration in digital technologies and IT sectors. Joint Declaration on Telecommunications establishes a structured framework for bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs). The […]
