Beaver: According to a new international study led by researchers at the University of Birmingham, Beavers can engineer riverbeds into promising ways to prevent carbon dioxide release into the air. The beaver, from the genus Castor, includes two amphibious rodent species. They are semi-aquatic species. They live in streams, marshes, rivers, and ponds and along […]
Tag: 25th Mar 2026
National Biodiversity Authority
National Biodiversity Authority: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) launched short-term Internship Programme (upto 3 months), for students who are undergoing graduation/post graduation. It is a statutory body established under the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. It was formally set up in 2003. Headquarters: It is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The NBA performs facilitative, regulatory, and […]
Great Salt Lake
Great Salt Lake: Researchers at the University of Utah have found that freshwater saturates the rock and sediment beneath the Great Salt Lake to depths of up to 13,000 feet. Great Salt Lake is a saline lake located in northern Utah, United States. It is the largest inland body of salt water in the Western […]
Sperm Whale
Sperm Whale: According to a statement by the University of St Andrews in the United Kingdom, Sperm whales have been caught headbutting on camera for the first time. It is the largest of the toothed whales, easily recognized by its enormous square head and narrow lower jaw. It has the largest head and the largest […]
Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative
Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative: The Minister of State for Ministry of Commerce & Industry informed the Lok Sabha about the Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative. It was launched in 2019 to foster balanced regional development across all districts of the country. The objective of DEH is to identify, brand and promote products […]
GlobE Network : 12th Steering Committee Meeting
GlobE Network: 12th Steering Committee Meeting India hosted the 12th Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in New Delhi. The GlobE Network is a global platform of specialised anti-corruption law enforcement authorities. It was established under the Riyadh Initiative during Saudi Arabia’s G20 Presidency. It is […]
Tonga
Tonga: A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean. It is a sovereign country in Polynesia, composed of an archipelago of islands located in the South Pacific Ocean. Neighbouring countries include Fiji to the west, Cook Islands to the east and Samoa north. These islands are divided into three […]
Moon’s titanium-rich rocks
Moon’s titanium-rich rocks: A new study by researchers from IIT-Kharagpur and the Physical Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad decoded moon’s titanium-rich rocks. Titanium is the fourth most abundant metal and the ninth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust. It often occurs in ore deposits in the form of chemical compounds with iron or oxygen. It […]
Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Amendment Bill 2026
Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Amendment Bill 2026: Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill of 2026 on March 24, 2026. The Bill changes to redefine the terminology of ‘transgender’ by excluding the sexual orientations and self-perceived gender identities from the scope of it. It was introduced by the government to […]
Lviv’s Historic Architectural Ensemble
Lviv’s Historic Architectural Ensemble: A Russian drone strike targeted a residential building within the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lviv’s historic center, causing extensive damage near the Bernardine monastery.The Historic Centre of Lviv, Ukraine, preserves a medieval street layout and rich Baroque, Renaissance, and Neoclassical architecture. Largely spared during World War II, it reflects a […]
