One-Horned Rhinoceros: The central government approved a landmark conservation initiative to create a DNA-based indexing system for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. One-Horned Rhinoceros greater one-horned rhino, also known as Indian rhinoceros, is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. It is found in semi-aquatic and often take up residence in swamps, forests, riversides, and anywhere […]
Category: Current Affairs
Cyanobacteria : New Study
Cyanobacteria : New Study Researchers found that cyanobacteria can be used to absorb lead from contaminated water. Cyanobacteria are also called blue-green algae, microscopic organisms found naturally in all types of water. They have the distinction of being the oldest known fossils, more than 3.5 billion years old. These single-celled organisms live in fresh, brackish […]
Samriddh Gram
Samriddh Gram: The Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) Samriddh Gram has won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 under Action Line C6 – Enabling Environment. Samriddh Gram is a flagship rural digital transformation initiative of the Department of Telecommunications built on the BharatNet network. It is envisaged as a pioneering phygital (physical […]
Financial Intelligence Unit–India
Financial Intelligence Unit–India: The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) has earned another significant international recognition with its case regarding a large-scale cyber fraud, securing the Runner-up position at the prestigious Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026. Financial Intelligence Unit–India was set by the Government of India in 2004. It is the central national agency responsible for […]
Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco
Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco: A team of senior officers from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry recently reviewed the ongoing Andhra Pradesh Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) Tobacco Marketing Season 2025–26 in Hyderabad. Flue-cured Virginia tobacco, which is also known as Virginia Tobacco or Bright Leaf, is a bright, golden-leaf tobacco variety cured using controlled […]
AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws
AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws: Taiwan’s AN/FPS-115 Pave Paws radar system played a crucial role in tracking China’s recent ballistic missile launch from the South China Sea.It is an ultrahigh-frequency (UHF; 420–450 MHz) phased-array system for detecting submarine-launched ballistic missiles.It was developed by US defence contractor Raytheon.Besides tracking ballistic missiles, it can monitor aircraft, cruise missiles, and […]
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary
Behali Wildlife Sanctuary: Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, large-scale tree felling, and firing on forest personnel have surfaced recently from the Behali Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Sonitpur. Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Assam. Situated in the north of the Brahmaputra River, Behali is situated at a disputed […]
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran died at the age of 38 recently after battling Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), a rare immune system disorder. Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH): It is a rare but serious condition in which the body’s immune system becomes overactive. Instead of protecting the body from infections, the immune system starts […]
Hummus Trail
Hummus Trail: The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF), a Palestinian rights organisation, recently filed a war crimes complaint against Israeli soldier Eitan Gilboa, traced in India’s popular ‘Hummus Trail’ hotspots. Hummus Trail is a term coined to denote the travel route through India most frequented by Israelis, particularly post-military service. Every year, around 80,000 Israelis […]
INS Surat
INS Surat: Warship JS Takanami (DD-110) of the Japan Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) recently conducted joint naval activities with the Indian Navy warship INS Surat. INS Surat is a state-of-the-art stealth guided missile destroyer of the Indian Navy. It is the fourth and final vessel of the Visakhapatnam-class (Project 15B Guided Missile Destroyer Project) […]
