Buccal Mucosa Cancer: Alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, significantly increases the risk of Buccal Mucosa Cancer (BMC), a common and aggressive form of oral cancer in India, according to a recent study. It refers to a type of oral cancer that originates in the inner lining of the cheeks, called the buccal mucosa. It […]
Tag: 27th Dec 2025
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme : In News
Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme: In News Installation of rooftop solar power plants is being expedited in Rajasthan under the Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme (RDSS) to reduce transmission and distribution losses and improve power supply quality. It was launched by the Ministry of Power, Government of India to transform the electricity distribution sector. It is a […]
Dhasan River
Dhasan River: The National Green Tribunal (NGT), Principal Bench, New Delhi, recently dismissed an appeal challenging the cancellation of environmental clearance granted for sand mining in the river Dhasan in Jhansi district. It is a right bank tributary of the Betwa River, which itself is a tributary of the Yamuna. It flows in the Bundelkhand […]
Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project
Dulhasti Stage-II Hydropower Project: A panel under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change recently approved the 260-megawatt Dulhasti Stage-II hydropower project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. It is a 260-megawatt hydropower project proposed on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an […]
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary
Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary: The blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra) population at the Vallanadu sanctuary has witnessed a surge, recording a total of 300. Vallanadu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tamil Nadu. It was established to protect blackbuck antelopes. It is a scrub forest Fauna: Blackbuck, Spotted Deer, Bonnet Macaque, Jungle Cat, Small Indian Civet, Black-naped Hare; Rose-ringed […]
Somaliland
Somaliland: Israel formally recognised the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. It is located in the Horn of Africa. It borders Djibouti, Ethiopia, Somalia, and the Puntland region, with a strategic coastline along the Gulf of Aden. Capital City: Hargeisa It functions as a de facto independent state with its own […]
Nitrate
Nitrate: According to a submission by Central Groundwater Board, over 20% of groundwater samples collected in Delhi in 2023 had nitrate levels exceeding the permissible limit of 45 mg/l.Nitrate is a compound of nitrogen and oxygen. It is naturally found in air, soil and water. Plants and animals require nitrates for their survival and growth, […]
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Amid Border Clashes
Thailand and Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Amid Border Clashes: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to halt weeks of fierce border clashes marking a significant step towards de-escalation in one of the most serious confrontations between the two Southeast Asian neighbors in recent years. The truce comes after nearly three weeks of intense fighting involving artillery […]
ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota
ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans to develop a third launch pad at Shriharikota. The new facility is expected to be commissioned within four years. This step is crucial for launching heavier satellites and advanced launch vehicles.ISRO is developing a third launch pad at the […]
Gujarat Became a Tiger State After 33 Years NTCA Declares
Gujarat Became a Tiger State After 33 Years NTCA Declares: Gujarat has been officially reinstated as a tiger bearing state after a gap of 33 years. The decision was taken by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), which has confirmed Gujarat’s inclusion in the All India Tiger Estimation (AITE) 2026 following sustained evidence of tiger […]
