Mudumalai Tiger Reserve: Nilgiris Collector inspected Thengumarahada, a remote village inside the core area of Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, to ensure basic amenities for voters. It is located in the Nilgiris District of Tamil Nadu. It is at the tri–junction of three states, viz, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. It is part of the Nilgiris Biosphere […]
Tag: 4th April 2026
Measles
Measles: Bangladesh launched an emergency vaccination campaign targeting more than a million children as a fast-spreading measles outbreak sweeps across the country. Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus. It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family. It spreads by contact with infected nasal or throat secretions (coughing […]
BioNEST
BioNEST: The Union Minister inaugurated the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC)-BioNEST Incubation Centre at the Central Food Technology & Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru. The Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies (Bio-NEST) was launched by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council. It was launched with a vision that focused on fostering the biotech innovation ecosystem […]
Indian Softshell Turtle
Indian Softshell Turtle: During a routine check police rescued -16 Indian Softshell turtles in Greater Noida. Indian softshell turtles (Nilssonia gangetica) are one of the largest freshwater turtle species in the world. It is also known as the Ganges Softshell turtle. It has carapace (upper shell), which is round to oval shaped, and green in […]
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: India has sent Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief materials to Afghanistan, which is currently facing a difficult situation due to recent floods and earthquakes. Afghanistan is a landlocked mountainous country in Southern Asia. It is bordered by six nations – by Pakistan in the east and south; Iran in the west; Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea : Study
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Study Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs). Obstructive Sleep Apnea is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. Those people with OSA repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. These breath pauses are known as apneas. […]
INS Aridhaman : In News
INS Aridhaman: In News India significantly bolstered its maritime nuclear deterrence, by inducting INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN).INS Aridhaman is the third vessel of the Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN). It is a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), meaning it is specifically designed to carry and launch nuclear-tipped ballistic missiles […]
Rove beetle
Rove beetle: Researchers have discovered three previously unknown species of rove beetles in Arunachal Pradesh, marking a significant addition to the state’s rich biodiversity. Rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) are one of the largest beetle families. They are typically elongate, fast-moving beetles with shortened wing covers (elytra) that expose flexible abdominal segments. Many species of these […]
RBI Ban on NDD Contracts
RBI Ban on NDD Contracts: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has restricted banks’ participation in Non-Deliverable Derivative (NDD) contracts to curb offshore currency manipulation and stabilize the Indian Rupee (INR) amidst global geopolitical tensions.Following the directive, the Rupee staged a sharp recovery, rallying from below 95 to 93.10 against the US Dollar as speculative […]
Petrochemical Duty Waiver
Petrochemical Duty Waiver: The Government of India has announced a full customs duty exemption on 40 critical petrochemical products until 30th June, 2026, to counter cost pressures and supply chain volatility triggered by the ongoing West Asia conflict.Petrochemical products are the fundamental chemical “building blocks” derived from petroleum or natural gas. They serve as the […]
