Titanidiops kolhapurensis:New Species Of Trapdoor Spider A new species of trapdoor spider named Titanidiops kolhapurensis has been recently discovered in the grasslands of Kolhapur district by a joint team of researchers from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation and Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK). It is a new species of trapdoor spider. This spider builds vertical or slanted […]
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Reticulated Python
Reticulated Python: A giant female reticulated python discovered deep in the forests of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi late last year is now believed to be the longest measured snake in the world at 7.22 metres (23 feet 8 inches), the Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed.It is a giant constricting snake belonging to […]
INS Arnala
INS Arnala: INS Arnala, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), marks a significant milestone in India’s transition from a “Buyer’s Navy” to a “Builder’s Navy”. It is the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) built for the Indian Navy. It is the […]
Bailey Bridge : In News
Bailey Bridge: India has sent Bailey bridge materials to Sri Lanka for post-Cyclone reconstruction. It is a type of modular bridge whose parts are pre-built, so they can be put together quickly as needed. It is preferred because these bridges are designed for rapid construction in difficult conditions without the need for heavy equipment or […]
New Marine Worm Species
New Marine Worm Species: Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have uncovered two new marine worm species (polychaetes) namely Namalycastis solenotognatha and Nereis dhritiae of from the Nereidid family coasts of West Bengal. New Marine Worm Species: Namalycastis solenotognatha: Ideal conditions for its survival are extreme environments, sulfide-rich, foul-smelling mudflats, and they are […]
Peregrine Falcon
Peregrine Falcon: A wildlife researcher has made a historic sighting of a Siberian peregrine falcon in Central Australia, where this subspecies has never been recorded before. It is a large cosmopolitan raptor in the family Falconidae. They prefer open habitats, such as grasslands, tundra, and meadows. They are most common in tundra and coastal areas […]
Model Context Protocol
Model Context Protocol: The National Statistics Office under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the beta version of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for eSankhyiki portal. It is a technology that allows users to connect directly with datasets through their own AI tools and applications. It is a standard way to make […]
Agni-3 Missile
Agni-3 Missile: The Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-3’ was successfully test-fired from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, Odisha.It is an indigenously developed intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). It is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile. The missile is two-stage and solid-fuelled, capable of carrying a 1,500 kg payload. Range: 3,000–3,500 km It is designed primarily as a nuclear […]
Vayu Shakti 2026
Vayu Shakti 2026: The Indian Air Force will conduct Vayu Shakti 2026, a major air combat exercise near the Pakistan border, showcasing its full spectrum of offensive and defensive capabilities in a simulated war environment. It is a major air combat exercise of the Indian Air Force (IAF). It will be held Pokaran Field Firing […]
SPHEREx Mission
SPHEREx Mission: NASA’s SPHEREx mission turned its infrared gaze on interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS recently, adding to the deep pool of information, the agency has gathered on what is only the third such object to be discovered passing through our solar system.The Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization and Ices Explorer (SPHEREx) […]
