Oriental Darter: It was seen that Oriental Darters (Anhinga melanogaster) are getting affected by garbage dumping in Bengaluru’s lake. Oriental Darter is also known as the snakebird or Indian darter. It is a tropical water bird with a long, slender neck and a sharp, spear-like beak that it uses to impale fish. It has a […]
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PM e-Bus Sewa scheme
PM e-Bus Sewa scheme: The Centre’s PM e-Bus Sewa scheme is gathering pace, with more than 500 electric buses now operational across 23 cities and daily ridership crossing one lakh. It aims to strengthen the urban transport system by deployment of air-conditioned electric buses to urban cities. Cities have a population ranging 3-40 lakh and […]
Barrier Lake
Barrier Lake: The newly formed barrier lake on the Nepal-Tibet border poses an immediate, catastrophic threat to Nepal. A barrier lake is more commonly known as a landslide dam or lake. It is created in a river valley when landslide debris completely blocks a stream or river. The displaced material effectively becomes a natural dam, […]
Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee
Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee: The Fourth Meeting of the India–Argentina Joint Trade Committee (JTC) was held at Palacio San Martín, Buenos Aires. Argentina is a large country occupying the southern part of South America. It shares its borders with 5 countries: Chile (south and west), Bolivia and Paraguay (north), and Brazil, […]
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Epidermolysis Bullosa: A medical college in Karnataka has received a ₹ 5.5-crore research grant from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to develop affordable diagnostic and precision treatment approaches for epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Epidermolysis Bullosa is a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme skin fragility. It comprises a group of inherited disorders in which […]
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: COP17
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: COP17 The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, bringing together governments, scientists, civil society and pastoralist communities to address the interconnected challenges of desertification, land degradation and drought. Egypt will host the 18th […]
12 Years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
12 Years of Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana: The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PM-JDY), the Government of India’s flagship National Mission for Financial Inclusion, has completed 12 years of implementation (2014–2026), marking a systemic shift in expanding formal banking, credit, digital payments, and social security across India. PMJDY has transformed financial inclusion in India, […]
Sarnath’s Path to the World Heritage List
Sarnath’s Path to the World Heritage List: The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea.With this recognition, India’s UNESCO World Heritage properties have increased to 45, making India the 6th largest country globally in […]
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma and MedTech Scheme
Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma and MedTech Scheme: The Department of Pharmaceuticals has announced the second call for applications under the Promotion of Research and Innovation in Pharma and MedTech (PRIP) Scheme. It was launched to transform India into a global powerhouse for R&D in the Pharma MedTech sector. It is an initiative […]
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development : In News
National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development: In News The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development and the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) have signed an MoU for financing infrastructure projects with significant rural impact. It is a specialized Development Finance Institution in India. It is aimed at supporting the country’s […]
