US CENTCOM and Jordan Conduct Exercise Eager Lion 2026: Exercise Eager Lion 2026 began on 15 September 2026 at Fort Carson in Colorado. The two-week drill is being conducted by the United States Central Command and the Jordanian Armed Forces, with more than 200 military personnel from Jordan and the United States taking part.Exercise Eager […]
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UEFA Champions League
UEFA Champions League: The UEFA Executive Committee appointed Munich and Barcelona as host cities for future UEFA Champions League finals at a meeting in Thessaloniki, Greece, on 15 September 2026. The Munich Football Arena, also known as the Allianz Arena, will host the final in 2028, while Camp Nou in Barcelona will stage the final […]
Paniya Tribe
Paniya Tribe: The Kerala State Human Rights Commission recently directed authorities to urgently rehabilitate Paniya tribal families living in makeshift tarpaulin shelters at Vaniyampuzha, across the Chaliyar River in Pothukal panchayat, Kerala. The Paniya (Paniyan) tribe is one of the major Scheduled Tribes of Kerala. They are predominantly found in Wayanad and also in parts […]
Kandaleru Dam
Kandaleru Dam: The Andhra Pradesh government recently stopped the release of Krishna River water to Chennai from the Kandaleru reservoir. Kandaleru Dam is a major irrigation and water-supply project located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. It is built across the Kandaleru River, a tributary of the Pennar (Penna) Key Construction Features: Built using […]
Ingerana aizawl : Small frog
Ingerana aizawl : Small frog A small frog named Ingerana aizawl found along a stream on the Mizoram University campus in Aizawl has been formally recognised as a new species. Ingerana aizawl is a new species of frog. It was discovered at Hratdawng Stream on the Mizoram University campus. The new frog is small and […]
Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary: In News Abandoned mining areas in the Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary have emerged as the most bird-rich habitat studied in the area, with researchers finding that former quarries now support a diverse mix of scrub, grassland, rocky patches and water pools. Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is strategically located in Haryana. It lies on the […]
Kawal Tiger Reserve : In News
Kawal Tiger Reserve : In News A 12-year study conducted between 2010 and 2022 confirmed that no tigers live permanently in Kawal tiger reserve. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in northeastern part of the state of Telangana, India. The reserve is nestled in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. Geographically, the reserve is situated at the southernmost […]
Steneucyrtus wayanadensis
Steneucyrtus wayanadensis: Researchers have identified a new species of darkling beetle, named Steneucyrtus wayanadensis in Kerala. Steneucyrtus wayanadensis is a new species of darkling beetle. It belongs to the genus Steneucyrtus and was discovered during a scientific survey deep within the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary. The researchers have officially named it for paying permanent tribute to […]
SARAL AI
SARAL AI: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) has taken a new step towards strengthening science communication by leveraging SARAL AI. SARAL AI converts research published in its journals into engaging and accessible videos. It is an AI-based platform that demystifies and converts complex research publications and patents into podcasts, short […]
MERCOSUR Group : In News
MERCOSUR Group: In News India and MERCOSUR signed the First Additional Protocol to the India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) to facilitate acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin. The India-MERCOSUR PTA was signed on 25 January 2004 and entered into force on 1 June 2009. The Agreement provides preferential tariff concessions on 450 tariff lines by […]
