National Environmental Standard Laboratory: The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory established the National Environmental Standard Laboratory (NESL). It was established to test and recalibrate instruments used for air pollution monitoring systems and environmental sensors under Indian environmental conditions. It provides ensured credible data for the National Clean Air Programme. Location: CSIR–National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi Features of […]
Tag: 13th Jan 2026
Bannerghatta National Park
Bannerghatta National Park: The Central Empowered Committee recommended that the Ecologically Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta National Park (BNP) should be restored to its original 2016 extent. It is in the hills of the Anekal range, near Bangalore, Karnataka. It was declared a National Park in 1974. In 2006, India’s first butterfly enclosure was […]
Mustard Crop
Mustard Crop: Mustard Crop increasingly susceptible to infestation by Orobanche aegyptiaca. It is a predominantly self-pollinating crop. Common Name: Sarason (Hindi), Rai (Punjabi), Katuku (Tamil), Kaduk (Malayalam), Avalu (Telugu). Crop Season:Rabi season Mustard seeds and its oil is used for culinary purpose. Young leaves are used for vegetable purpose. Its oil cake is used for […]
Indian Customs Electronic Gateway : In News
Indian Customs Electronic Gateway: In News The Special Secretary Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) inaugurated Indian Customs Electronic Gateway–Land Port Management System (ICEGATE–LPMS) at the Integrated Check Post (ICP), at Agartala, Tripura. It is known as ICEGATE which was established in 2007. It is the national portal of Indian Customs of Central […]
Yemen
Yemen: The Southern Transitional Council (STC) in Yemen announced a new Constitution for the “State of South Arabia”. It is situated at the south-western corner of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It shares Saudi Arabia (North) and Oman (East). Coastline & Strategic Importance: Red Sea (West), Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Guardafui Channel […]
Bhadrakali Inscription
Bhadrakali Inscription: The Bhadrakali inscription is a key 12th-century record that confirms the history and development of Somnath Temple and patronage given by the Solanki dynasty. It is situated in Prabhas Patan, Gujarat specifically on the wall of the Bhadrakali Temple. It was carved in 1169 CE and currently protected by the State Department of […]
National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited
National Federation of Cooperative Sugar Factories Limited: The National Cooperative Sugar Federation sought government intervention amid falling sugar prices. It was established in 1960 to build a strong and vibrant co-operative sugar sector in India. It is deemed to be under the Multi State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. It participates in sugar policy formulation at […]
Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System
Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation & Indian Army conducted successful trials of indigenous Man Portable Anti-tank Guided Missile Weapon System. It is indigenously designed and developed by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). The system consisted of the MPATGM, Launcher, Target Acquisition System, and the Fire Control […]
World Hindi Day
World Hindi Day: The Third Technical Hindi Symposium “Abhyuday-3” was organised with the collaboration of CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, Indian Institute of Technology Indore, and Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur to promote Technical Hindi and inclusive science outreach.Abhyuday-3 reflected India’s push to expand science and technology outreach through Indian languages, especially […]
Nipah Virus
Nipah Virus: Two suspected Nipah virus infections among healthcare workers in West Bengal have triggered an urgent state and central public health response, highlighting India’s preparedness against high-risk zoonotic diseases.Nipah virus (NiV) is a highly infectious zoonotic virus, first identified in 1998–99 in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Malaysia. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), it […]
