Dioscorea balakrishnanii : Edible Tuber Researchers from Kerala have identified an edible tuber and named it as Dioscorea balakrishnanii. It is an edible tuber found in the Western Ghats region of Wayanad district of Kerala. It is a new species of the genus Dioscorea. This yam species is locally known as ‘chola kizhangu’among the Kattunayikar […]
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Mira Stars
Mira Stars: The most precise determination of the expansion rate of the universe was made using cool, giant variable stars ‘Mira’ by the scientists from Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA). Mira, also known as Omicron Ceti, is a star that remarkably changes its brightness over time, in a regular pattern. The name, Mira, […]
Blue Sea Dragon
Blue Sea Dragon: Several beaches in Spain were forced to shut down after an unusual invasion of blue sea dragons. The blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is a type of mollusk known as a nudibranch. They also are known as blue sea slugs, blue angels, and sea swallows. It can be found drifting on the surface […]
Ramon Magsaysay Award, 2025
Ramon Magsaysay Award, 2025: The Ramon Magsaysay Award, 2025 has been announced for ‘Educate Girls’, an Indian organisation that works to educate unprivileged girls across the country. Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s premier prize and highest honor, celebrates greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. The Awardees, annually selected by the RMAF board of […]
Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation
Revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation: The Environment Ministry released a revised methodology for calculating Green Credit for tree plantation. Green Credit is a market-based incentive mechanism under the Green Credit Programme (launched Oct 2023) to reward voluntary eco-friendly actions like tree plantation, mangrove restoration, sustainable farming, water conservation, and waste management. […]
Bhairav Commando Battalions
Bhairav Commando Battalions: The Indian Army is raising the first five ‘Bhairav’ commando battalions to strengthen swift strike capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan. It is Newly raised light commando battalions (250 soldiers each) under the “Save and Raise” approach. Drawn from existing infantry battalions without fresh troop accretion. Complements the Army’s 10 […]
Nauru
Nauru: Australia has signed a $267 million deportation deal with Nauru to relocate non-visa holders, sparking criticism from refugee and human rights groups. It is officially the Republic of Nauru, a sovereign island country and microstate in the South Pacific Ocean. It is Known historically as “Pleasant Island.” Located in Micronesia subregion of Oceania. About […]
Exercise Bright Star 2025
Exercise Bright Star 2025: Indian Armed Forces personnel are participating in the 19th edition of Exercise Bright Star 2025, which is being held in Egypt. It is a biennial multilateral military exercise, recognized as one of the largest and longest-running tri-service drills in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region. Hosted by Egypt in partnership with […]
Gangotri Glacier Decline
Gangotri Glacier Decline: A recent study (IIT Indore, ICIMOD, US universities) reconstructed the hydrological discharge of the Gangotri Glacier System (GGS), showing shifts in meltwater trends due to climate change. The Gangotri Glacier System (GGS) is a major source of the Bhagirathi River, a key tributary of the Ganga. Comprises Gangotri, Chaturangi, Raktavaran, and Meru […]
Singapore Named Asia’s Safest Country in 2025 GPI
Singapore Named Asia’s Safest Country in 2025 GPI: In the latest Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, Singapore has been ranked the safest country in Asia, securing the 6th position globally. Released by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), the 19th edition of the index assessed 163 countries on parameters such as safety, conflict, and […]
