Granth Kutir: The President of India inaugurated Granth Kutir at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Granth Kutir has a rich collection of manuscripts and books in classical languages of India which are Tamil, Sanskrit, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia, Marathi, Pali, Prakrit, Assamese, and Bengali. The aim of developing the Granth Kutir is to enhance awareness among the citizens […]
Tag: 23rd Jan 2026
Madras Hedgehog
Madras Hedgehog: The Tamil Nadu forest department has begun a study on the rare mammal species Madras Hedgehog at the Theri forests in the district. Madras Hedgehog, locally known as Mulleli is a tiny mammal. It is also known as the bare-bellied hedgehog. It has sharp spines on its back. It curls into a ball […]
Gandak River
Gandak River: The Gandak River has emerged as the second major river after the Chambal with the highest number of gharials, also known as fish-eating crocodiles. The Gandak River, also known as the Narayani and Gandaki, is one of the major rivers in Nepal and a left-bank tributary of the Ganges in India. It is […]
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1: In over 268,000 people reveals how thiamine-related genes influence gut motility, linking constipation and diarrhea to shared biology and suggesting new IBS treatments. Vitamin B1 also known as thiamine or thiamin, vitamin B1 is a water-soluble vitamin, as are all vitamins of the B complex. Thiamine helps convert carbohydrates into energy, allowing our […]
What are Tailings?
What are Tailings? The central government recently announced the country’s first tailings policy, setting guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as the secondary sources like mine dumps and tailings of existing mines. India’s First Tailings Policy for Critical Minerals sets guidelines for exploration of critical minerals from primary as well as […]
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize
Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Mozambican rights activist and humanitarian Graca Machel has been selected for the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2025. It was instituted in the memory of the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi by a trust in her name in 1986. It is also known as the Indira Gandhi […]
Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri : Two Rare Ant-Fly Species
Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri : Two Rare Ant-Fly Species Researchers recently discovered two rare ant-fly species in India, Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri.They are two new species of ant flies. These insects belong to the Microdontinae subfamily of hoverflies.Metadon ghorpadei was discovered in Delhi’s Northern Ridge Forest.Metadon reemeri was found in the Siruvani Hills […]
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative : Spain Joined
Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative : Spain Joined India has welcomed Spain joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative was launched by India at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. Objective is to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order. It is a non-treaty-based voluntary arrangement. […]
Household Stability
Household Stability: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, India’s macroeconomic indicators present a picture of aggregate stability and relative strength amidst global uncertainty.A deeper analysis of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Stability Report ( 2025) and Annual Report 2024–25 reveals a concerning structural shift that households are saving less, borrowing more, and increasingly […]
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology: The global space sector is shifting from government-led exploration to private-driven commercial activity, with Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology emerging as a key disruptor.As the market is projected to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030, reusability has reduced launch costs by 5–20 times, enabling more sustainable and frequent access to […]
