Cerium–Magnesium Changesite: China recently announced the discovery of a new mineral from the Moon named Cerium-Magnesium Changesite, marking a significant addition to the growing catalogue of extraterrestrial materials and offering fresh insights into lunar geology. It is a newly discovered lunar mineral. The mineral was discovered in a lunar meteorite dubbed Pakepake 005, the first […]
Pykara Lake
Pykara Lake: The Madras High Court has refused to lift the temporary stay on operating boating services for tourists on Pykara Lake in the Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. Pykara Lake is situated in the Nilgiri district of Tamil Nadu. It is formed as a result of the construction of the Pykara Dam over the Pykara […]
Atlas Drone Swarm System
Atlas Drone Swarm System: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) unveiled its new Atlas drone swarm system (atelasi). It is a mobile battlefield platform designed to deploy and coordinate large numbers of drones from a single command point. The system is manufactured by China Electronic Technology Group Corporation (CETC), a state-owned defence electronics conglomerate working […]
Strait of Malacca : In News
Strait of Malacca : In News The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has forced policymakers in Asia to face questions over the security of other maritime chokepoints, including the Strait of Malacca. It connects the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) and the South China Sea (Pacific Ocean). Bounded by: Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore The […]
Tornado : Oklahoma, USA
Tornado : Oklahoma, USA A large tornado touched down in Kay County, Oklahoma, USA. It is a vertical, land-based column of violently rotating air that forms from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. It is characterised by a rapid cyclonic circulation and is often seen as a cloud-filled condensation funnel extending from the […]
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India’s 99th Ramsar Site
Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary as India’s 99th Ramsar Site: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, as a Ramsar site (Wetland of International Importance), taking India’s total Ramsar sites to 99 and the State’s tally to 12. It is a 25-hectare freshwater perennial […]
RBI Eases Rupee NDF Curbs
RBI Eases Rupee NDF Curbs: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) partially rolled back earlier restrictions on rupee-linked non-deliverable forward (NDF) transactions after improved market stability and reduced arbitrage risks. Banks are now permitted to undertake limited related-party transactions such as cancellation and rollover of existing contracts, while broader restrictions on forex derivatives remain in […]
SEED Scheme for DNT Communities
SEED Scheme for DNT Communities: The Development and Welfare Board for De-notified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities (DWBDNC) reported significant progress under the SEED Scheme during FY 2025–26, highlighting enhanced outreach and impact. SEED Scheme is a central sector scheme launched in February 2022 by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment for economic empowerment of […]
1st Structured Pulse Procurement in Bihar
1st Structured Pulse Procurement in Bihar: The Government of India has strengthened Minimum Support Price(MSP)-based procurement under PM-AASHA, expanding operations in Chhattisgarh and launching Bihar’s first structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission to support farmers and enhance self-reliance.Bihar Pulse Procurement Initiative: Organised procurement of masoor (lentil) initiated in Bihar led by the […]
Rail Link to Bauxite Hills in Odisha
Rail Link to Bauxite Hills in Odisha: The government proposed a new broad-gauge railway line from Tikiri to connect Sijimali and Kutrumali bauxite hills in Odisha, notified under the Railways Act, 1989, to facilitate mining operations in bauxite-rich regions.The bauxite hills lie in Rayagada and Kalahandi districts, forming part of the Eastern Ghats, a discontinuous, […]
