Yellow-Crested Cockatoos: Yellow-crested cockatoos in Hong Kong are losing natural nesting due to typhoons and tree trimming and conservationists installing artificial nest boxes that mimic natural nests of these birds. The Yellow-crested cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) is a medium-sized cockatoo with a retractile yellow or orange crest. It usually has white plumage, and on its head […]
Category: Current Affairs
Javari Temple
Javari Temple: A seven-foot-tall headless Vishnu idol at the Javari temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Khajuraho has grabbed headlines following the Chief Justice of India’s remark during a recent hearing on a petition seeking its restoration. Javari Temple is a Hindu temple, which forms part of the Khajuraho Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site […]
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties
Registered Unrecognised Political Parties: The Election Commission of India (ECI) recently de-listed a total of 474 more Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPP) for flouting norms, including not contesting elections in the last six years. RUPP are the parties which are either newly registered parties or those which have not secured enough percentage of votes in […]
Kurmi Community : Protest
Kurmi Community : Protest Defying prohibitory orders, Kurmis began their rail blockade at various stations in Jharkhand recently to press demand for a ST status for the community and inclusion of the Kurmali language in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. Kurmis, also known as Kunbi, are a Hindu farming caste in India and Nepal. […]
INS Rajali
INS Rajali: The Indian Navy’s Eastern Naval Command recently hosted a two-day seminar on Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance (LRMR) at INS Rajali, Arakkonam, underscoring India’s growing maritime responsibilities and surveillance capabilities. INS Rajali is an Indian Naval Air Station located near Arakkonam in Tamil Nadu. It was commissioned on March 11, 1992. It was named as […]
Industrial Park Rating System 3.0
Industrial Park Rating System 3.0: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 in New Delhi. It is developed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). It aims to further strengthen India’s industrial ecosystem and enhance […]
Iridogorgia Chewbacca
Iridogorgia Chewbacca: Scientists have discovered a unique deep-sea coral and given it the name Iridogorgia Chewbacca. Iridogorgia Chewbacca is a new deep-sea coral species of genus Iridogorgia. It is named after the furry Star Wars fictional character Chewbacca because of its hairy-looking branches. The species belongs to the genus Iridogorgia, a group of deep-sea corals […]
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023: The Government of India announced that Shri. Mohanlal will be conferred with the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2023. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is given by the Indian government for lifetime contribution to Indian cinema. It was instituted in 1969 the birth centenary year of Dadasaheb Phalke. […]
PM Modi Launches Next-Generation GST Reforms
PM Modi Launches Next-Generation GST Reforms: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on 21 September 2025, unveiling Next-Generation GST reforms that come into effect from 22 September. Announcing the beginning of a “GST Bachat Utsav”, the Prime Minister emphasized that the new system will enhance savings for households, reduce costs of essential goods, and […]
Australia sets a new emissions reduction target of 62% by 2035 under the Paris Agreement
Australia sets a new emissions reduction target of 62% by 2035 under the Paris Agreement: Australia has raised its national emissions reduction target to 62% by 2035, based on 2005 levels. The announcement, made by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, marks a substantial increase from the country’s previous commitment of a 43% cut by 2030. The […]
