Ambergris : Seized The Ahmedabad Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) recently seized 2.97 kg of ambergris, commonly known as sperm whale vomit, worth nearly ₹2.97 crore in the international market and arrested two people. Ambergris, also known as ‘whale vomit’ is a solid, waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). […]
Tag: 19th Aug 2025
Ravi River : Rise In Level
Ravi River : Rise In Level Continuous heavy rainfall in the hilly regions has led to a significant rise in water levels in the Ravi River recently. It is a river in northwestern India and northeastern Pakistan. It is one of the five tributaries of the Indus River that give Punjab (meaning “Five Rivers”) its […]
Halman Apricot : In News
Halman Apricot : In News For the first time, a consignment of 1.5 metric tonnes of Halman apricots has been sent to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar. Halman Apricot is an apricot (Prunus armeniaca L.) variety found in Ladakh. It is one of the best and finest apricots in the world. It was introduced to […]
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis
Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis: Kerala’s health department has sounded an alert in Kozhikode district after three back to back cases of the rare Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) were reported in the region. It is an infection of the brain and the membranes covering the brain. It is caused by Naegleria fowleri, known as the “brain eating […]
Mt Elbrus
Mt Elbrus: A mountaineer of Arunachal Pradesh, climbed Mt Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. Mount El’brus is located in southwest Russia and is part of the Caucasus Mountains. It is believed that the Caucasus Mountains were formed due to the northward collision of the Arabian Plate with the Eurasian Plate. Geological studies have revealed […]
Special Rupee Vostro Accounts : RBI
Special Rupee Vostro Accounts: RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has allowed non-residents holding Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) to invest surplus balances in government securities, while also removing prior approval for banks to open SRVAs, these steps aimed at boosting rupee trade and internationalising the Indian Rupee. Special Rupee Vostro Accounts (SRVAs) are […]
100 Years of the Kakori Train Action
100 Years of the Kakori Train Action: The Kakori Train Action, which took place in August 1925 near Kakori village close to Lucknow, holds a significant place in India’s freedom struggle. On 9th August 1925, Indian revolutionaries carried out the Kakori train action on the Number 8 Down train from Shahjahanpur to Lucknow, aiming to […]
Revival of Reefs in the Gulf of Mannar
Revival of Reefs in the Gulf of Mannar: Coral reefs in the Gulf of Mannar, Tamil Nadu, are witnessing revival through two decades of scientific restoration efforts. Coral reefs are marine ecosystems formed by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals. Known as “rainforests of the sea”, they: Support ~25% of marine biodiversity. Protect coastlines from […]
Polyvalent Antivenom
Polyvalent Antivenom: Experts at the Assam Snake Symposium 2025 in Guwahati called for region-specific antivenoms, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the current polyvalent serum in Northeast India. Polyvalent Antivenom is alife-saving serum therapy used to neutralize venom from snakebites. It Covers multiple snake species with a single antidote. Developed by: Indian manufacturers in collaboration with research […]
Sakura Science Programme
Sakura Science Programme: A group of 34 students from India has been flagged off to Japan to take part in the Sakura Science Programme 2025. It is a youth exchange initiative officially called the Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science. Implemented by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Launched in: 2014 by Japan. India […]
