Diplodocus : Fossils of the long-necked dinosaur Fossils of the long-necked dinosaur Diplodocus have been recently discovered in Spain, marking the first time remains of this iconic Jurassic-period dino have been found outside the U.S. Diplodocus belongs to a group of enormous dinosaurs called sauropods. The sauropods were large, plant-eating dinosaurs with long necks, massive […]
Tag: 17th Sep 2026
Pangwala Tribe : In News
Pangwala Tribe : In News A detailed study on the gut microbiome of the Pangwala tribal community has found that members living in the remote Pangi valley and those who have migrated to urban areas retain a remarkably similar “core microbiome” despite having substantial differences in lifestyle, diet, and environment. The Pangwala are a Scheduled […]
Ramjak Mountain
Ramjak Mountain: A four-member team from Keralam recently scaled Ramjak, a 6,318-metre peak in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. It is a high-altitude mountain peak located in the remote Lahaul region of Himachal Pradesh. The peak is located near Shingo La, which is a popular trek route from Himachal to Zanskar. Ramjak is […]
National Dam Safety Authority : In News
National Dam Safety Authority: In News The National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) has sought time-bound action in Jharkhand for comprehensive dam safety evaluation and rehabilitation of Category-II dams. It is a statutory body set up by the Central Government under the Dam Safety Act, 2021. It operates with a clear mandate to regulate, oversee, and […]
Nuakhai Festival
Nuakhai Festival: The Prime Minister of India extended greetings to people on the auspicious occasion of Nuakhai. Nuakhai Festival is a festival of Western Odisha and adjoining areas of Simdega in Jharkhand. The word nua means new and khai means food. It is an agricultural festival which is observed to welcome the new rice of […]
SPARSH Pension System
SPARSH Pension System: Defence Accounts Department (DAD) has achieved a remarkable milestone in the normalization of discrepant pension cases on SPARSH (System for Pension Administration – Raksha) through a focused and concentrated approach. SPARSH Pension System is an initiative of the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. SPARSH is world’s largest pension system for defence […]
Gucchi Mushroom : BRICS Summit 2026
Gucchi Mushroom : BRICS Summit 2026 A rare Himalayan ingredient gucchi mushroom has found its way onto the BRICS Summit 2026. Gucchi is scientifically known as Morchella esculenta. These are recognisable by their honeycomb-like caps, which range from pale yellow to dark brown. Their stems are typically pale and hollow. It is found in parts […]
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve
Nagarahole Tiger Reserve: The Centre has issued a draft eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) notification for Nagarahole Tiger Reserve for the second time, identifying a 573.95 sqkm area around the reserve forest where some activities will be regulated. Nagarahole Tiger Reserve is situated in the districts of Mysore and Kodagu in Karnataka. It is situated at the […]
Paniya Tribe
Paniya Tribe: The Kerala State Human Rights Commission recently directed authorities to urgently rehabilitate Paniya tribal families living in makeshift tarpaulin shelters at Vaniyampuzha, across the Chaliyar River in Pothukal panchayat, Kerala. The Paniya (Paniyan) tribe is one of the major Scheduled Tribes of Kerala. They are predominantly found in Wayanad and also in parts […]
Hilsa Fish
Hilsa Fish: India has exported around 500 tonnes of hilsa to Bangladesh over the past two months, marking the first reversal of the traditional trade flow of the sought-after fish between the two countries. Hilsa Fish is a species of fish belonging to the Clupeidae family, which includes herring fish. Hilsa fish have a silvery […]
