Cyrtodactylus dimensis : New Species Of Gecko Researchers recently discovered a new species of gecko named Cyrtodactylus dimensis in the Umrangso area of Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Cyrtodactylus dimensis is a new species of gecko. It was discovered in the Umrangso area of Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Dima Hasao forms part of the Indo-Burma biodiversity […]
Tag: 29th Oct 2026
First Class Order of Zayed II
First Class Order of Zayed II: Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar recently received the UAE’s First Class Order of Zayed II for his bravery in protecting 174 passengers aboard a Flydubai flight during an alleged attack by his Omani co-pilot. First Class Order of Zayed II is one of the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE’s) prestigious civilian […]
Dearness Allowance (DA) : 3% Hike
Dearness Allowance (DA) : 3% Hike The Cabinet recently approved a 3% hike in dearness allowance and dearness relief, benefiting over 1.17 crore central government employees and pensioners. Dearness Allowance (DA) is an allowance given to a government employee, public sector employee, and pensioner in India. It’s a way to mitigate the impact of rising […]
Noyyal River : Study
Noyyal River : Study A recent comment by the Tamil Nadu Minister for Environment and Climate Change, that soap and shampoo used by the public can also cause excessive foaming in the Noyyal River, which flows through Tiruppur district, has sparked criticism. Noyyal River is an important tributary of the Cauvery River, flowing through Western […]
Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP)
Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP): After the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently sought an audit of users accessing the Centre’s logistics portal following complaints that multiple apps and websites were selling vehicle information, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) rejected the allegations of its misuse. Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) is a […]
Exercise IN-RoKN
Exercise IN-RoKN: Indian Naval Ship Sahyadri is participating in the India-Republic of Korea Navy (IN-RoKN) Bilateral Exercise which is taking place at Busan Naval Harbour, Republic of Korea. Exercise IN-RoKN is a bilateral naval exercise conducted between Indian Navy (IN) and South Korea Navy (RoKN). Phases Harbour phase: During this phase personnel of both navies […]
Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme
Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme: The Union Cabinet has approved the Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme (CMPS). Container Manufacturing Promotion Scheme aims to establish a globally competitive container manufacturing ecosystem by promoting domestic manufacturing and encouraging investment across the value chain. The initiative seeks to reduce import dependence and strengthen supply-chain resilience. It also supports new manufacturing […]
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein: India and Liechtenstein reaffirmed commitment to strengthen multilateral institutions. Liechtenstein is a small, alpine and ‘doubly landlocked’ country. It is bordered by Austria in the north and east; and by Switzerland in the south and west. It is situated on the banks of the Rhine River in Central Europe. Capital City: Vaduz Geographical Features […]
Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme
Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme: The Union Cabinet has approved the Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme. Khelo India Sports Goods Manufacturing Scheme aims to promote investment, manufacturing, innovation and exports, and strengthen India’s position in the global sports goods sector. It provides support across the sports goods manufacturing value chain, from infrastructure and […]
Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026
Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026: During his address at the inauguration of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, the Prime Minister of India called on India’s scientists to create innovations that strengthen self-reliance and benefit humanity. Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) is India’s premier STI platform, bringing […]
