Permanent Pictorial Cancellation: The Department of Posts, Kerala Circle, released the permanent pictorial cancellation (PPC) and premium special cover to commemorate the religious, cultural, historical, and architectural significance of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple recently. Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) is a postmark, which shows a replica/photo/design or a picture highlighting a tourist, religious, historical, or an […]
Tag: 8th Aug 2026
Betwa River
Betwa River: In Vidisha, Madhya Pradesh, the water level of the Betwa River has risen rapidly following continuous rainfall, increasing concerns in areas along the river. Betwa River is a significant river in central and northern India. It is an important right-bank tributary of the Yamuna River. It originates from Jhirri village in Raisen District, […]
Merchant Discount Rate
Merchant Discount Rate: The Govt recently said the proposed merchant discount rate (MDR) for UPI transactions will be nominal and apply only to a limited set of merchants for transactions above a threshold. Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the fee charged to a merchant for accepting a digital payment. When a customer pays a business […]
Kalaburagi Fort
Kalaburagi Fort: The MP for Kalaburagi recently met Union Culture Minister and submitted a letter seeking urgent approval for the proposed ₹20 crore conservation and rejuvenation project for the historic Kalaburagi fort. Kalaburagi Fort, also known as Gulbarga Fort, is a historic fort located in Kalaburagi (Gulbarga), Karnataka. It was initially constructed by Raja Gulchand, […]
Pteris madhusoodananii
Pteris madhusoodananii: A team of Indian botanists recently discovered a rare new species of fern named Pteris madhusoodananii within the misty Kolli hills of the Eastern Ghats. Pteris madhusoodananii is a new species of fern. It was discovered within the misty Kolli hills of the Eastern Ghats in Tamil Nadu. It has been immediately classified […]
Philippines
Philippines: The enhanced southwest monsoon and tropical cyclones have affected more than 3.8 lakh people across eight regions in the Philippines. Philippines is an island country of Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. It is surrounded by the South China (north and west); Philippine Sea (east); Celebes Sea (south); and by the Sulu Sea […]
Roselle Crop
Roselle Crop: In Odisha’s Malkangiri district, the indigenous crop Roselle is helping tribal communities adapt to climate change.Roselle crop’s scientific name is Hibiscus sabdariffa belongs to the Malvaceae family.It is locally known as Bhenda Dalhas long been cultivated by tribal communities in Odisha’s Malkangiri district.It thrives on rainfed uplands with minimal inputs and can grow […]
