Actinidia Indica : New Species Of Wild Kiwi Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of wild kiwi, Actinidia indica (Actinidiaceae), in Arunachal Pradesh. Actinidia Indica is a new species of wild kiwi. The species has been recorded only from a narrow stretch near Ziro Valley. It thrives in […]
Sarhul Festival 2026
Sarhul Festival 2026: The President of India extended greetings to the countrymen on the occasion of the Sarhul festival. Sarhul, literally “worship of the Sal tree”, is among the most revered Adivasi festivals. It is rooted in nature worship and celebrates the symbolic union of the Sun and the Earth. Sarhul marks the renewal of […]
INS Taragiri
INS Taragiri: The Indian Navy is preparing to commission its latest stealth Frigate, Taragiri (F41), on 03 Apr 2026. It is the fourth ship of Nilgiri Class (Project 17A) built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilding Ltd (MDL). It is a reincarnation of the erstwhile INS Taragiri, a Leander-class frigate that was part of the Indian Naval […]
Global Terrorism Index 2026
Global Terrorism Index 2026: The Global Terrorism Index, 2026 was published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP). Highlights of Global Terrorism Index 2026: Deaths from terrorism fell by 28 per cent and incidents decreased by 22 per cent Six of the ten countries most impacted by terrorism are in sub-Saharan Africa, maintaining its […]
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0
Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0: The Government of India has introduced Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0). It aims to provide guarantee cover to Banks/ FIs through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC). It provides guarantee against expected losses on the financial assistance extended by them to Non-Banking Financial Company-Microfinance Institutions (NBFC-MFIs) […]
BRICS Presidency 2026
BRICS Presidency 2026: India assumed the BRICS Presidency in 2026 under the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”, bringing Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) to the forefront of the bloc’s agenda. The expansion into BRICS+ and the 2025 BRICS Rio de Janeiro Declaration further highlight a shift towards deep-tech collaboration, governance, and technology […]
Shaheen Falcon
Shaheen Falcon: A pair of Shaheen falcons found nesting in a multi-storey residential complex under construction in Kochi. The Shaheen falcon (Falco peregrinus peregrinator) is a non-migratory subspecies of the Peregrine falcon. The face is characterised by a dark vertical stripe from the eye to the side of the face, which often gives the bird […]
Anti-Dumping Probe into Ethyl Chloroformate
Anti-Dumping Probe into Ethyl Chloroformate: The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, has launched an anti-dumping investigation into the alleged dumping of ethyl chloroformate from China to protect the domestic chemical industry. The DGTR has also opened a separate anti-dumping investigation into imports of hexamine, another chemical […]
Variable Rate Repo
Variable Rate Repo: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) infused over Rs 25,000 crore of liquidity in the banking system through a 3-day variable rate repo (VRR) auction. The RBI has infused Rs 3.50 lakh crore of liquidity into the banking system through open market purchase (OMO) of government securities since January 2026. Variable Rate […]
Abortion Law in India
Abortion Law in India: The Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark judgment permitting a woman to terminate her 30-week pregnancy, prioritizing reproductive autonomy over fetal viability. The ruling, led by Justice B.V. Nagarathna, sets a significant precedent by allowing termination well beyond the 24-week statutory limit for a woman who was a minor at […]
