Hedychium zubeengargianum : New species of ginger lily A new species of ginger lily named Hedychium zubeengargianum was recently discovered in Shillong. Hedychium zubeengargianum is a new species of ginger lily. It was identified by botanists at the Botanical Survey of India (BSI), Eastern Regional Centre, Shillong, Meghalaya, after years of studying an unusual plant […]
Tag: 23rd Jul 2026
Borophene
Borophene: Scientists in India recently achieved a significant breakthrough in sustainable lubrication by demonstrating, for the first time, the use of borophene as a high-performance lubricant additive in castor oil. Recent Findings: Friction and wear are major causes of energy loss and equipment failure in industries worldwide. Developing advanced lubricants that can effectively minimize these […]
Karlapat Bauxite Block
Karlapat Bauxite Block: Some of India’s biggest industrial groups, including Adani, Reliance Industries, Hindalco, Vedanta Aluminium, Naveen Jindal-backed Powercem and Coal India, are eyeing Odisha’s Karlapat bauxite block. Karlapat Bauxite Block is a bauxite deposit in Odisha’s Kalahandi It is a greenfield mining block, which means it has not previously been commercially mined. The deposit […]
Kawal Tiger Reserve : Priority Recipient Site For Tiger Recovery
Kawal Tiger Reserve : Priority Recipient Site For Tiger Recovery The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently identified Kawal Tiger Reserve in Telangana as a ‘priority recipient site’ for tiger recovery. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in the Telangana. It is along the banks of the river Godavari, forming part of the Deccan peninsula-central highlands. […]
Samudra Pradakshina : In News
Samudra Pradakshina : In News Raksha Mantri flagged-in ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, the first ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition through video conferencing recently. Samudra Pradakshina was the first ever Tri-service all-women circumnavigation. The expedition brought together officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force on a single mission. The expedition successfully fulfilled all internationally recognised criteria […]
Methane : New Study In Nature Food
Methane : New Study In Nature Food A new study in NatureFood has found that India’s rice fields now rank among world’s top methane hotspots. Methane is a hydrocarbon that is a primary component of natural gas. It is a potent greenhouse gas, responsible for about 30% of the global temperature rise since the Industrial […]
Sal Borer
Sal Borer: The Madhya Pradesh forest department has sought permission from the central government to fell nearly 150,000 sal trees in Dindori district after a severe infestation of sal borer insects. Sal Borer is a beetle of the order- Coleoptera, family-Cerambycydae. It is the most devastating insect pest responsible for catastrophic damage of sal forests […]
Harishchandragad Fort
Harishchandragad Fort: Four tourists from Mumbai were seriously injured recently during a landslide while they were descending the Harishchandragad fort in Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra. Harishchandragad Fort is a hill fort located in the Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The fort originally dates back to the 6th century during the rule of the Kalchuri dynasty. The […]
Okinotori Island
Okinotori Island: A Chinese navy destroyer, alongside Russian vessels, recently conducted live-fire drills near Japan’s Okinotori Island, marking the first such disclosure by Japan. Okinotori, also known as Parece Vela, is a tiny, uninhabited island that belongs to Japan. It’s located far out in the Philippine Sea, which is part of the big Pacific Ocean. […]
Internet Shutdowns in India
Internet Shutdowns in India: Following a mobile internet shutdown in Central Delhi during the Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) ‘Chalo Sansad’ protest, concerns have been raised over the use of internet shutdown powers under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.An internet shutdown is an intentional, state-ordered disruption of telecommunications or digital communications. It renders internet services inaccessible or […]
