Prakasam Barrage: All 70 gates of the Prakasam Barrage were opened recently after heavy rain from Cyclone Murasu in the Krishna basin. Prakasam Barrage is a modern regulator and road bridge located at the southern entrance of Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is built across the Krishna River. It was constructed between 1954 and 1957 and […]
Tag: 6th Nov 2026
Disporum kamakhasiense : New Species Of Flowering Plant
Disporum kamakhasiense : New Species Of Flowering Plant A new species of flowering plant named Disporum kamakhasiense has been recently discovered in the forests of Assam and Meghalaya, adding to the known biodiversity of Northeast India. Disporum kamakhasiense is a new species of flowering plant. It was recorded at three locations: Garbhanga Reserve Forest in […]
Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary: Chhattisgarh will bring back blackbucks to Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary after more than five decades. Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Sarangarh Tehsil, Raigarh District of Chhattisgarh. It was notified as a wildlife sanctuary in 1975 and takes its name from Gomarda village within its boundary. It covers an area of about 278 […]
India Volatility Index
India Volatility Index: India’s stock markets may have extended their winning streak to five consecutive sessions, but the persistence of the volatility index (VIX) around 15 points suggests that investors remain far from reassured. India Volatility Index (India VIX) is a crucial metric calculated by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) to measure the market’s anticipation […]
INS Brahmaputra : In News
INS Brahmaputra: In News The Indian Navy recently initiated court martial proceedings against two officers for alleged negligence that led to the partial capsizing of guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai in July 2024. INS Brahmaputra (F31) is the first indigenously built Brahmaputra-class guided missile frigate of the Indian Navy. It […]
Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory
Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory: NASA reported that the Neil Gehrels Swift satellite Observatory tumbled out of orbit and burned up in Earth’s atmosphere over Indonesia. Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory was launched by National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in 2004. It was aimed to explore the universe’s most powerful explosions, called gamma-ray bursts. It is […]
Network Anubhav Platform
Network Anubhav Platform: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) launched the Network Anubhav Platform. Network Anubhav Platform is a geospatial dashboard that allows consumers to view location-specific network test results and access Do Not Disturb (DND) services through a web interface. It was launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). It combines […]
Golden Jackal : In News
Golden Jackal: In News The Tamil Nadu government is taking measures towards conservation of golden jackals which are critical to ensure the ecological balance of the habitats. Golden Jackal is also known as the common jackal or reed wolf is a medium-sized wolf-like canid. These animals are abundant in valleys and along rivers and their […]
Viability Gap Funding Scheme for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems
Viability Gap Funding Scheme for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems: The Union Cabinet has approved the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) Scheme for Development of Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems, with a total financial support of Rs.14,500 crore. Viability Gap Funding Scheme for Grid-Scale Energy Storage Systems scheme aims to support the development of 92 GWh of energy […]
VISTAR Scheme
VISTAR Scheme: The Union Cabinet approved the ‘Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research (VISTAR)’ Scheme. VISTAR (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Statistical Transformation, Analytics & Research) is designed to establish a dynamic, real-time and future-ready official statistical architecture for enhanced timeliness, data granularity, interoperability with harmonised and AI ready datasets. Time Period: FY […]
