Barda Wildlife Sanctuary: Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is being developed as a crucial second habitat for Asiatic lions to reduce the extinction risk posed by keeping the world’s entire wild lion population confined to Gir Forest alone. It is located in the Barda Hills of Gujarat, near the coastal city of Porbandar. Known locally as Jam […]
Tag: 19th May 2026
Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC): The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. It is an emergency declaration formally announced by the World Health Organization (WHO) in response to a crisis of international […]
IN–SPACe
IN–SPACe: Nine Indian space-tech companies, which were part of the delegation led by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), have signed multiple partnerships and collaborations at the recently held Space Meetings Veneto 2026 in Venice, Italy. Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe) is a single-window, independent, nodal agency that functions […]
Red Sand Boa
Red Sand Boa: The Hyderabad zonal unit of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently recovered live Indian Red Sand Boa (Eryx johnii) from a person, who was involved in illegal trading of live snakes at Warangal. The Red Sand Boa, commonly called the Indian Sand Boa, is a non-venomous snake species found throughout the dry […]
PM SHRI Scheme
PM SHRI Scheme: The Union ministry of education signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the West Bengal government to implement the PM SHRI Schools initiative in the state. The Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India (PM-SHRI) Scheme is a centrally sponsored initiative launched by the Government of India under the guidance of the Ministry […]
National One Health Mission
National One Health Mission: The Fifth Meeting of the Scientific Steering Committee on National One Health mission was held in New Delhi. It was launched in 2024. It is a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that unites human, animal, and environmental health sectors. It recognizes the interconnectedness of these domains, aiming to optimize health outcomes and address […]
Zimbabwe : Membership In The BRICS New Development Bank
Zimbabwe : Membership In The BRICS New Development Bank Zimbabwe is a landlocked country in southern Africa. It shares its borders with four countries: Mozambique to the northeast and east, South Africa to the south, Botswana to the southwest and west, and Zambia to the northwest. Capital City: Harare Geographical Features of Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe is […]
Jaggery
Jaggery: India accounts for over 70% of global jaggery production, firmly establishing itself as the world leader in natural sweeteners. Jaggery is commonly known as gur and is a traditional, unrefined, natural sweetener. It is produced by concentrating sugarcane juice without the use of chemicals. It retains essential minerals and micronutrients that are typically lost […]
SMILE Mission
SMILE Mission: The Chinese and European space agencies are launching SMILE, their first joint mission, to investigate Earth’s defenses against the Sun. SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is a joint ESA (European Space Agency)and Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) mission. It will study the interaction of the solar wind with the Earth’s magnetosphere […]
India’s Total Sugar Export Ban
India’s Total Sugar Export Ban: The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification placing the export of all categories of sugar (raw, white, and refined) under the “Prohibited” category with immediate effect until 30th September 2026. This regulatory intervention marks a strategic shift from quantitative restrictions (“Restricted” category) to a total freeze […]
