Sacred Groves: The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently initiated a pilot restoration programme for sacred groves in collaboration with the local Biodiversity Management Committees. A sacred grove comprises patches of natural vegetation – from a few trees to several acres – that are dedicated to local deities or tree spirits. These spaces are protected […]
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Canine Distemper
Canine Distemper: A tigress and her four cubs died in Kanha Tiger Reserve recently, prompting concerns over a Canine Distemper Virus outbreak. It is a contagious and serious disease caused by the canine distemper virus (CDV). The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of dogs and has a very high mortality rate. All […]
International Labour Day 2026
International Labour Day 2026: Every year, International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is celebrated on May 1 across the world. International Labour Day, also known as May Day, is observed annually on May 1 to honor the dedication and contributions of workers across the globe. It is a memorial to the labor movement’s […]
National Company Law Tribunal
National Company Law Tribunal: The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of delays by National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) benches in approving resolution plans under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). It is a quasi-judicial authority incorporated for dealing with corporate disputes that are of civil nature arising under the Companies Act, 2013. It […]
Italy : Bilateral military cooperation
Italy: Bilateral military cooperation India and Italy unveiled a bilateral military cooperation plan 2026-27 outlining the military engagements between the armed forces of both the countries. It is located in South-central Europe on the Apennine Peninsula. It shares its border with Switzerland and Austria in the north, Slovenia in the northeast and France in the […]
Peacock Tarantula
Peacock Tarantula: A scientific survey to assess the Peacock Tarantula has begun Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the rarest and most visually striking spiders in the world, famous for its metallic blue coloration. It is also known as the Gooty Sapphire Ornamental Tarantula, named after the region where it […]
UN Secretary-General
UN Secretary-General: The election process for the next UN Secretary-General is officially underway, with four candidates recently completing informal, interactive dialogues before the General Assembly.The Secretary-General is defined by the UN Charter as the Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations. The role was established with the founding of the UN 80 years ago to […]
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation: New research indicates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could weaken by up to 59% by 2100, far more severely than previous estimates of 15%.The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast system of ocean currents that acts as a massive, invisible conveyor belt for the planet. It is […]
Nilgiri Tahr
Nilgiri Tahr: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has commenced the third synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr The Nilgiri Tahr is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known by the name Nilgiri Ibex or simply Ibex. Locally the animal is called ‘Varayaadu’. It is the only […]
Cyborg Botany
Cyborg Botany: Scientists across many institutions are exploring the cyborg botany field which transforms plants into living circuit boards. Cyborg Botany is a hybrid system that integrates living plants with electronic components. It is an intersection of biology, materials science, and engineering. The word ‘cyborg’ itself comes from ‘cybernetic organism’, a concept long associated with […]
