Mouse deer Birth : Indira Gandhi Zoological Park The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) announced that its conservation and breeding efforts have resulted in the birth of a mouse deer within the zoo premises. Mouse deer is also known as the Indian Chevrotain is the smallest deer species in the deer family and is known […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Lesser Flamingos
Lesser Flamingos: A large number of lesser flamingos have recently arrived at Chhaya pond in Porbandar, Gujarat, from where they will migrate to the Great Rann of Kutch, along the India-Pakistan border, for breeding. Lesser Flamingo (Phoeniconaias minor) is the smallest flamingo species, found across sub-Saharan Africa, and in parts of India, Pakistan, and the […]
Heat-Tolerant Pigeonpea
Heat-Tolerant Pigeonpea: Scientists have developed a heat-tolerant pigeonpea (tur dal) variety named ICPV 25444 using speed breeding technique, with the potential to transform fallow lands and reduce reliance on imports. It can withstand temperatures up to 45°C, making it ideal for India’s hot, semi-arid regions, and can utilize 12 million hectares of rice fallows left […]
State of World Marine Fishery Resources 2025
State of World Marine Fishery Resources – 2025: The FAO’s 2025 report on the state of marine fisheries was released during the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, France. State of World Marine Fishery Resources – 2025: Global Stock Sustainability: 64.5% of global marine fishery stocks are exploited within biologically sustainable levels, while 35.5% remain […]
State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025
State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025: The World Bank released its State and Trends of Carbon Pricing 2025 at a time when carbon pricing mechanisms are covering nearly 28% of global GHG emissions and generating over $100 billion in revenue. Carbon pricing is an economic tool that attaches a cost to the emission of […]
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB): A tragic Air India aircraft crash near Ahmedabad airport has prompted the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to launch a formal probe, following global ICAO standards. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a statutory investigative body responsible for probing aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace. Headquarters: New Delhi […]
Gyan Post Service
Gyan Post Service: India Post launched the ‘Gyan Post’ service to deliver educational books and socio-cultural literature at affordable rates across India.The initiative supports the vision of ‘Har Ghar Gyan, Har Sapne Ko Udaan’. Gyan Post is a postal delivery service introduced by the Department of Posts under the Ministry of Communications to deliver non-commercial […]
What is AviList?
What is AviList? The world’s first unified global checklist of bird species, called AviList, was officially launched, standardizing bird taxonomy across international conservation, research, and biodiversity platforms. AviList is a comprehensive global bird species checklist, developed to harmonize scientific naming and classification of birds worldwide. It is designed to replace earlier inconsistent systems and streamline […]
137th OSCC Meeting Focuses on Energy Infrastructure Protection
137th OSCC Meeting Focuses on Energy Infrastructure Protection: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) chaired the 137th Offshore Security Coordination Committee (OSCC) meeting in New Delhi on June 12, 2025, bringing together key stakeholders from national defence, energy, and intelligence agencies. The meeting aimed to assess and enhance the preparedness of India’s offshore security infrastructure, with […]
Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Dual-Network RuPay-Visa Credit Card
Scapia & Federal Bank Launch Dual-Network RuPay-Visa Credit Card: Travel-focused fintech platform Scapia, in collaboration with Federal Bank, has launched the Scapia Federal RuPay Credit Card, a dual-network credit card integrating Visa and RuPay. The card supports UPI, international usage, and offline and online payments, all consolidated in a single credit statement, targeting mobile-first travelers […]
