What are Petroglyphs? A team of archaeologists recently discovered petroglyphs engraved on a granite rock near the recently restored umbrella stone site at Peralam-Kozhummal in Kannur district, Kerala. Petroglyphs (also known as rock engravings) are symbolic images sculpted or engraved on the surface of rocks by removing material from its surface layer with instruments of […]
Tag: 6th Oct 2026
Central Secretariat Library (CSL)
Central Secretariat Library (CSL): The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the proposed relocation of the 135-year-old Central Secretariat Library, which reportedly has not been allocated space in the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Central Secretariat Library (CSL) is one of the oldest libraries of the Government of India. It comes under the Ministry […]
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS)
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS): A new assessment published by the regarded Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) says India continues to modernise and expand the systems that can deliver nuclear weapons, even as New Delhi maintains its long standing doctrine of no first use. Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists (BAS) is an independent, […]
What is Creatine?
What is Creatine? Creatine helped middle-aged adults gain muscle and strength even without a structured workout program in a new 12-week study. Creatine is a naturally occurring nitrogen-containing organic compound. It is a natural source of energy that helps skeletal muscles flex (contract). It helps create a steady supply of energy in muscles so they […]
G7 Group : Agreed To Release 100 Million Barrels Of Diesel And Crude Oil
G7 Group: Agreed To Release 100 Million Barrels Of Diesel And Crude Oil The Group of Seven (G7) countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency reserves. G7 Group is an informal grouping of seven of the world’s advanced economies. Members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, […]
Ichamati River : In News
Ichamati River: In News The traditional Ichamati River Durga idol immersion in Taki has changed due to strict geopolitical borders, heightened surveillance and security mandates. Ichamati River is a transboundary river that flows through both India and Bangladesh. It also forms part of the boundary between the two countries. It is one of the bifurcations […]
Sal Heartwood Borer
Sal Heartwood Borer: The Sal trees in Dindori forests of Madhya Pradesh are witnessing a major infestation of the sal heartwood borer this year, compelling the government and local communities to undertake a mega exercise to tackle the pest. Sal Heartwood Borer is a beetle of the order- Coleoptera, family-Cerambycydae. Hoplocerambyx spinicornis, commonly known as […]
Ramappa Temple
Ramappa Temple: The Kakatiya Heritage Trust has expressed concern over a proposed open-cast mining project by Singareni, alleging that it could pose a threat to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake. Ramappa Temple is located in the state of Telangana. It was constructed in 1213 AD during the reign of the Kakatiya […]
Desert National Park
Desert National Park: In a major milestone for the conservation of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), Union Environment Minister released two captive-bred male GIBs into the wild at Sam in the Desert National Park, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Desert National Park is located in the Thar Desert near the town of Jaisalmer, in Rajasthan. It […]
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP): Building Integrated Industrial Ecosystems
National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP): Building Integrated Industrial Ecosystems A recent discussion highlighted the National Industrial Corridor Development Programme (NICDP) as a key initiative for building integrated, multimodal and globally competitive industrial ecosystems. Industrial corridors are linear economic zones connecting major metropolitan and production centers along high-speed transportation spines (Dedicated Freight Corridors, Expressways, and […]
