Saidongar-1 Pumped Storage Project: Environmental activists and opposition parties recently came out against the “rampant” cutting of hundreds of trees for Torrent Power’s Saidongar-1 Pumped Storage Project in Raigad district of Maharashtra. The Saidongar 1 (Karjat) Off-Stream Open Loop Pumped Storage project (PSP) is a major hydro-energy initiative located in Karjat taluka, Raigad district of […]
Tag: 27th Oct 2026
Osbeckia assamensis
Osbeckia assamensis: Researchers recently identified a new flowering plant species named Osbeckia assamensis in Assam’s Manas National Park. Osbeckia assamensis is a new species of flowering plant. It was discovered in the grasslands within Manas National Park of Assam. The area forms part of the foothills of the Himalayas. It belongs to one of the […]
Oskar Klein Medal 2026
Oskar Klein Medal 2026: Professor Ashoke Sen has been awarded the Oskar Klein Medal for 2026, becoming the first Indian physicist to receive the honour. Oskar Klein Medal is a prestigious international award that recognises outstanding contributions to theoretical physics. Established in 1988, the medal honours the legacy of Swedish theoretical physicist Oskar Klein. The […]
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD): The Indian Navy recently commenced trials of the Rafale Marine fighter aircraft at the Shore Based Test Facility in Goa to validate modifications required for operations from the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) is an intergovernmental knowledge and learning centre working […]
Narcotics Control Bureau : In News
Narcotics Control Bureau: In News The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched ‘Operation Trident’ striking various locations simultaneously across Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur. Narcotics Control Bureau is the nodal drug law enforcement and intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It was constituted under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic […]
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve: Tigress T-2403 was spotted with three cubs in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve is located in Rajasthan. It derives its name from the Ranthambore Fort (a World Heritage Site) situated within its precincts. It is located at the junction (great boundary fault) of the Aravalis and Vindhyan ranges. […]
Melioidosis : Study
Melioidosis : Study A study published in The Lancet Global Health, assessed high-risk hospitalised adults at 15 Indian tertiary-care centres between 2023 -2025 and confirmed melioidosis was found in 262 of 2,953 patients, of those diagnosed, 50 (19.1%) died in hospital. Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the environmental Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Burkholderia […]
Rugda Mushroom
Rugda Mushroom: Rugda mushroom which is an important non-timber forest produce providing seasonal income for many tribal households in forested villages of Jharkhand. Rugda Mushroom is a wild, edible subterranean fungus. It is scientifically known as Astraeus hygrometricus or Astraeus asiaticus. It is commonly foraged by tribal communities in eastern and central India. It is […]
India’s Wetland : Ramsar Sites Expanded to 103
India’s Wetland : Ramsar Sites Expanded to 103 India’s network of Ramsar Sites has expanded to 103 wetlands in October 2026, with Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh as the latest additions, strengthening the country’s efforts towards biodiversity conservation, water security and climate resilience. Ramsar Sites are wetlands designated as Wetlands […]
Biomarkers (Chemical Signatures) and Early Disease Detection
Biomarkers (Chemical Signatures) and Early Disease Detection: Scientists have emphasised the growing potential of chemical signatures (commonly known as biomarkers) in revolutionising early disease diagnosis, particularly for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However, despite their promise, integrating these diagnostic tools into routine clinical practice remains hindered by significant hurdles related to accuracy, cost, and […]
