Hemileccinum indicum: Researchers exploring the temperate forests of the Indian Himalayas have discovered a previously unknown species of mushroom named Hemileccinum indicum. It is a new species of mushroom. It was found growing among oak trees in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. It marks the first time the genus Hemileccinum has been documented in India. […]
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Chatergala Pass
Chatergala Pass: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark at Chatergala Pass. It is situated in the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a high mountain pass that connects Bani in the Kathua district to Bhaderwah […]
Bacillus subtilis : State microbe
Bacillus subtilis : State microbe Kerala officially declared Bacillus subtilis as ‘State microbe’. Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) is a type of probiotic (“good” bacteria) found naturally in the human gut. It’s also found in fermented foods. It is a spore forming, motile, rod-shaped, Gram-positive, facultative aerobe. It is mostly found in soil and vegetation with […]
Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards
Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards: The President of India has conferred the Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards-2025 to 30 persons. It is awarded to a person for meritorious act of human nature in saving the life of a person. The award is given in three categories, namely, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak: It is awarded for […]
Remount and Veterinary Corps
Remount and Veterinary Corps: During the Republic Day Parade more animals were represented the Indian Army’s Remount and Veterinary Corps. Remount and Veterinary Corps is a specialised Corps of the Indian Army responsible for the breeding, rearing, and training of Army animals, including horses, mules and Army dogs. It ensures the operational readiness of these […]
Padma Awards 2026
Padma Awards 2026: On the eve of the 77th Republic Day 2026, the President approved the 2026 Padma awards list of 131 recipients, comprising 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri awards. The Padma Awards, alongside the Bharat Ratna, are the nation’s premier awards for recognizing distinguished contributions across all fields of […]
UGC Circular on Third Language : Tamil Nadu Opposes
UGC Circular on Third Language: Tamil Nadu Opposes Tamil Nadu has formally opposed the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) circular mandating a third language in higher educational institutions, characterizing it as an “indirect attempt to impose Hindi” and reaffirming the State’s steadfast commitment to its historic two-language policy. Tamil Nadu categorically rejected the three-language formula prescribed […]
6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting
6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting: The 6th ASEAN–India Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) was co‑chaired virtually by India and Vietnam, focusing on the theme “Adaptive ASEAN: From Connectivity to Connected Intelligence”. The ADGMIN is an annual forum of Telecom and Digital Ministers from the 11 ASEAN Member States and ASEAN’s Dialogue Partners, including Australia, China, India, […]
Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India Report
Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India Report: A NITI Aayog report “Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India” has warned that end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) in India could double to nearly 50 million by 2030, posing serious safety, pollution and waste-management risks. Enhancing Circular Economy of ELVs in India Report: End-of-Life Vehicles (ELVs) as those […]
Wings India 2026
Wings India 2026: Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event, will be held from 28–31 January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, showcasing India’s rapid rise as a global aviation hub. Wings India is a biennial global civil aviation exhibition and conference, combining air displays, static aircraft exhibitions, B2B/B2G meetings, and policy dialogues across the […]
