What is Vasuki indicus? A massive prehistoric snake discovered in India named Vasuki indicus may have rivaled the largest snake ever known. Vasuki indicus is an ancient snake species, the fossils of which were first unearthed in 2005 at the Panandhro Lignite Mine in the Kutch district of Gujarat. However, the species was only identified […]
Tag: 21st Oct 2026
International Organization of Legal Metrology
International Organization of Legal Metrology: India will host the 61st Meeting of the International Committee of Legal Metrology (CIML) which is being organised by the Department of Consumer Affairs in association with the International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML). International Organization of Legal Metrology is an intergovernmental organisation established in 1955 to promote the global […]
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026
Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026: The 5th edition of the Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 commenced at the Foreign Training Node, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 is an annual joint military exercise conducted between India and Australia. It is aimed at enhancing interoperability, jointmanship and operational coordination between the two armies while developing a common understanding of tactics, techniques […]
Agri Welfare Portal
Agri Welfare Portal: The Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister launched the upgraded Agri Welfare Portal. Agri Welfare Portal aims to provide farmers across the country with direct, easy access to government schemes, financial assistance and reliable agricultural information on their mobile phones. Key Features of Agri Welfare Portal: Scheme access: It brings information on […]
Homoporus Tridentata
Homoporus Tridentata: Entomologists have announced the discovery of a previously unknown parasitoid wasp species, Homoporus tridentate. Homoporus Tridentata is a new parasitoid wasp species. Its name is directly derived from the Latin-based anatomical description of its distinctive three-toothed clypeal margin. The wasps in the genus Homoporus are natural parasitoids that target the larvae and pupae […]
What is Swavlamban 2026?
What is Swavlamban 2026? The Indian Navy’s fifth Swavlamban seminar will build on a growing national effort to connect technological talent with the requirements of the maritime domain. Swavlamban 2026 is the fifth edition of the Indian Navy’s flagship Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Seminar. Venue: Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi The fifth edition will focus […]
What is Bud Rot Disease?
What is Bud Rot Disease? Coconut growers of Tiptur taluk, Tumakuru district, Karnataka, are worried as coconut trees are increasingly affected by Bud Rot Disease causing their crowns to break and fall off. Bud Rot Disease is a fatal disease of the coconut palm, characterized by the rotting of the terminal bud and the surrounding […]
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C)
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C): The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently warned of a rise in financial fraud involving deceptive advertisements that use manipulated videos of the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister, and Chief Ministers to promote fake government welfare schemes. I4C has been established under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to […]
What is Osteoporosis?
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is commonly associated with aging and postmenopausal women, but bone-health concerns are increasingly being noticed among younger adults in clinical practice. Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bones become weak and are likely to fracture (break). Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” Viewed under a microscope, a healthy bone looks like a […]
Rajmargyatra Application
Rajmargyatra Application: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) recently introduced a ‘Toll Plaza Feedback’ feature on the Rajmargyatra mobile app, enabling National Highway users to rate their toll plaza experience, report concerns, and suggest improvements. Rajmargyatra Application is a citizen-centric unified mobile application developed by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). This user-friendly […]
