What is Dark Oxygen? Scientists exploring the Pacific Ocean seafloor have reported the presence of what they describe as “dark oxygen” in an environment where sunlight does not reach. It is the oxygen that is being produced thousands of feet below the ocean surface, without any light or photosynthesis. The phenomenon was first observed in […]
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Sambar Deer : Presence Recorded
Sambar Deer : Presence Recorded The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department recently recorded the presence of sambar deer (Rusa unicolor) in high-altitude protected areas of Chamba district through camera traps for the first time. Sambar Deer is a large deer native to the Indian Subcontinent, southern China and Southeast Asia. Scientific Name: […]
Striped Hyena : In News
Striped Hyena : In News The Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have urged the inclusion of the striped hyena (Hyaena hyaena) in Appendix I and II of the Convention of Migratory Species (CMS) at the upcoming Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (CMS COP15). Striped Hyena is one of four species belonging to […]
Thirumangai Alvar Idol Returned to India
Thirumangai Alvar Idol Returned to India: The Ashmolean Museum, Oxford returned a 16th-century bronze statue of Saint Thirumangai Alvar to the Government of India after research established that it originated from the Soundararaja Perumal temple in Tamil Nadu.The identification was made by the India Pride Project, a cultural advocacy group, by matching the Ashmolean bronze […]
Reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and union territories
Reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and union territories: The President of India President Droupadi Murmu recently announced a major reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across several states and union territories.Former Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi has been appointed as the new Governor of West Bengal. The Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath […]
Denmark Eliminates Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis
Denmark Eliminates Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis: Denmark has been certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis.Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) is the spread of infections like HIV and syphilis from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, […]
India-Japan CEPA Meeting
India-Japan CEPA Meeting: The 7th Joint Committee Meeting under the India–Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was held in Tokyo to review implementation issues and discuss enhancing bilateral economic engagement.Discussions covered a wide range of issues, including bilateral trade and investment, improving the business environment, and preparations for the upcoming 14th Ministerial Conference (March 2026, […]
Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG)
Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the first-ever Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) will be held in Chhattisgarh from 25 March to 6 April 2026.The Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) is a national-level multi-sport event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes across India.It is organised under the Khelo […]
Karnataka’s Proposal to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Karnataka’s Proposal to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16: Karnataka Chief Minister announced in the 2026–27 Karnataka State Budget that the state plans to ban social media use for children below 16 years.The Karnataka government has proposed a policy restriction on access to social media platforms for children below the age of 16. The […]
Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s Syndrome: Recent studies have reported expanding treatment options for Cushing’s syndrome. It is a disorder that occurs when the body makes too much of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and helps control blood pressure, metabolism, immunity, and the body’s response to stress. The […]
