Hygrocybe Pellucida: Hygrocybe pellucida, a rare fungi species, was sighted for the first time in Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve. It is a fungi species characterised by their bright, waxy and often vividly coloured fruiting bodies. It is typically found in unimproved grasslands, mossy forest floors and other nutrient-poor habitats and commonly known for wax cups. […]
Category: Current Affairs
Gulf of Kutch
Gulf of Kutch: According to a recent report, the long-term survival of dugongs in the Gulf of Kutch and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is highly uncertain or challenging. Gulf of Kutch is an inlet of the Arabian Sea. It is located along the west coast of India, in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat. It […]
South Atlantic Anomaly
South Atlantic Anomaly: A giant dent in Earth’s magnetic field, called the South Atlantic Anomaly, is continuing to expand, according to the latest data from a trio of satellites monitoring our world. It is a unique location on Earth where the magnetic field is weaker than normal. It is southeast of South America and southwest […]
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis: A recent study on the impact of the indigenous rotavirus vaccine in India found marked reductions in rotavirus-based gastroenteritis in sites across the country. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe […]
Kolam Tribe
Kolam Tribe: A pilot bamboo plantation project was initiated to restore traditional livelihoods of Kolam tribal people in Adilabad district of Telangana. Kolam tribes, also known as Kolamboli, Kulme and Kolmi, occupy a major portion of Madhya Pradesh. These tribal groups are reckoned as scheduled tribes and apart from Madhya Pradesh they reside in some […]
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants
International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants: The report released by GRAIN documented how a growing number of FTAs compel countries to adopt plant variety protection standards set by the 1991 UPOV Convention. UPOV is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to provide an effective system of plant variety protection. It administers […]
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs: The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8) concluded successfully in Guwahati. It is one of the subsidiary bodies under Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). It is an exclusive committee for spices and culinary herbs to elaborate standards in harmonization with worldwide standards. The […]
Uttarakhand Hosts AI Impact Summit Ahead of India–AI 2026
Uttarakhand Hosts AI Impact Summit Ahead of India–AI 2026: The Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 was held on October 17 in Dehradun, marking a crucial pre-summit event ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit, organized by the Department of IT, Government of Uttarakhand in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, showcased India’s […]
Abhishek, Mandhana Win ICC Player of the Month October 2025
Abhishek, Mandhana Win ICC Player of the Month October 2025: Indian cricket celebrated a proud moment in September 2025 as Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana were named ICC Players of the Month for their exceptional performances in international cricket. Both left-handed openers, they stood out with match-winning knocks and career milestones that resonated across global […]
LIC Launches Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi Insurance Plans
LIC Launches Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi Insurance Plans: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched two new insurance plans—Jan Suraksha Plan (880) and Bima Lakshmi Plan (881). These are the first policies introduced by LIC under the new GST regime, reflecting its efforts to expand financial protection across diverse income and gender […]
