Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary: In News The irrigation engineers of Telangana say they would ensure that the proposed Pranahita-Chevella barrage on River Pranahita does not submerge the Chaprala wildlife sanctuary located near the barrage site. Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. It is located on the bank of the confluence of […]
Tag: 16th May 2026
Common Bronzeback
Common Bronzeback: A rare species of snake, identified as the “Common Bronze-back Tree Snake”, has been recently spotted in the Belrayan range of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh’s Lakhimpur Kheri district. It is a non-venomous species of tree snake found in South and Southeast Asia. Scientific Name: Dendrelaphis tristis Other Names: Indian Bronzeback Tree […]
New Ebola Outbreak
New Ebola Outbreak: A new Ebola outbreak has emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province, according to the country’s health ministry, which has reported the death toll to be 65 so far. It is a severe and often deadly viral disease caused by a group of viruses known as orthoebolaviruses (formerly ebolavirus). […]
ABHAY System
ABHAY System: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently launched an AI-based helpbot called “Abhay” for authentication of CBI notices. ABHAY (AI-Based Helpbot for Authentication of Your Notice) is an AI-powered notice verification system launched by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). It is designed to help citizens identify fake CBI notices and protect themselves […]
Research and Analysis Wing
Research and Analysis Wing: Addressing the R N Kao Memorial Lecture-2026 organised by the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), the Home Minister recently called for uniform laws and processes across the globe for drug trafficking, extradition of drug kingpins, and sharing of intelligence. Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) is India’s external intelligence agency. It plays […]
Netherlands
Netherlands: The Prime Minister of India visited the Netherlands on the second leg of his five-nation tour. Netherlands is a country located in Northwestern Europe. It is bordered by Germany in the east; and Belgium in the south. It is bounded by the North Sea in the north and west. Capital City: Amsterdam The climate […]
Ganges Soft-shell Turtle
Ganges Soft-shell Turtle: India’s first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle was released in the 1,302 sq. km Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam. Ganges Soft-shell Turtle is one of the largest freshwater turtle species in the world. It is also known as the Indian softshell turtles (Nilssonia gangetica) It has a long neck and […]
Uturuncu Volcano : In News
Uturuncu Volcano: In News It was revealed that eruption of Mount Uturuncu volcano could become imminent, since new batches of hot magma were making their way up from the depths. It is a large dormant volcano located in southwestern Bolivia, within the Andes Mountains. Uturuncu is known as a “zombie” volcano for showing signs of […]
Common Criteria Development Board
Common Criteria Development Board: India has been nominated as the Chair of the Common Criteria Development Board (CCDB) from April 2026 to April 2028. It serves as the technical core of the Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA). It focuses on the technical standards and evaluation criteria that secure global IT products. The Common Criteria Recognition […]
International Telecommunication Union
International Telecommunication Union: India strengthened its position in the global telecommunications and digital policy landscape during the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council 2026 meeting held in Geneva, Switzerland. It is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies. It was established in 1865 as the International Telegraph Union. In 1947 the ITU became […]
