India’s first Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) Project: The Kerala State Biodiversity Board (KSBB) recently launched a pioneering Red List Assessment of Ecosystems (RLE) project, marking a first for any Indian State. It is an initiative launched by Keralam, which aims to transform conservation efforts from isolated species preservation to proactive, landscape-wide ecosystem management. […]
Tag: 16th Oct 2026
What is the JWALA Missile?
What is the JWALA Missile? JWALA, India’s first private-sector micro-missile, is set for trials after successful solid rocket motor tests, strengthening indigenous counter-drone capabilities. JWALA-MK1 is India’s first indigenously developed private-sector micro-missile. It is being developed by IG Defence, a private Indian defence technology company. It is a short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) engineered specifically as […]
Masaya Volcano
Masaya Volcano: Satellite measurements of Nicaragua’s Masaya volcano suggest magma is entering one reservoir as another drains, offering clues that could improve monitoring for future hazards. Masaya Volcano is an active basaltic shield-like caldera volcano located in Nicaragua in Central America, about 20 km southeast of the capital city, Managua. It forms part of the […]
Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel
Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel: India has added Sukhna Wetland and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance, bringing its total number of “Ramsar Sites” to 103. Sukhna Wetland is located in Chandigarh and at the base of the Outer Himalayas. It is a peri-urban reservoir that plays an important role in […]
Varunastra
Varunastra: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy. Varunastra is a ship launched, heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo. It is capable of targeting quiet submarines, both in […]
Hornbill Festival 2026
Hornbill Festival 2026 : Nagaland has begun preparations for the 27th edition of the iconic Hornbill Festival. Hornbill Festival s celebrated at Naga Heritage Village in Nagaland. It was named after the Hornbill bird given its association with the socio-cultural life of the Nagas. It aims to promote inter-tribal interaction and preserve Nagaland’s heritage, […]
Weather Information Network and Data System
Weather Information Network and Data System: An ambitious Weather Information Network and Data System project by an Agriculture Ministry body to install automatic rain gauges and automatic weather stations in States is proceeding at a crawl due to shortage of land. Weather Information Network and Data System is a national initiative under the Pradhan Mantri […]
Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary
Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary: A recent survey camera traps revealed a rich habitat of diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, mountain goats, and wild boars of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary. Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh. It forms the catchment for river Pennar. The Telugu ganga canal flows into the eastern flank of the Sanctuary draining […]
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India: The recurring issue of stubble burning in North India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, has renewed concerns over deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, highlighting the need to address the economic, technological and policy factors driving the practice.Stubble burning persists because of the paddy-wheat cropping cycle, groundwater conservation restrictions, […]
India’s Development Assistance to Bhutan
India’s Development Assistance to Bhutan: India handed over Rs. 290 crore for development projects under the Bhutanese government’s development plan, covering education, health, disaster preparedness and public infrastructure.Projects under this assistance also include the Royal University of Bhutan colleges, National Weather and Flood Warning Centre, Thimphu District Court and Gelephu General Hospital.Rs. 8.83 crore has […]
