Every year, the Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day is celebrated on March 10. The CISF works under Ministry of Home Affairs. It was set up in 1969...
The Indian Ocean Commission recently admitted India as the 5th observer to the group. This is expected to bolster the Indo-Pacific vision. About the COI The Indian Ocean...
India and Nepal celebrated Holi, the festival of colors, despite the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. This year’s events were relatively sombre due to the Coronavirus scare. About the Festival...
A man in Dublin was hospitalised for a snakebite from a venomous Puff Adder Snake recently. This is the first case of snakebite in Ireland’s history. Ireland’s lack...
The burbot, a freshwater predatory cod, is to be reintroduced into the freshwater habitats of UK after half a century. Burbot It is the only cod fish that...
On International Women’s Day, the President gave away the Nari Shakti Puraskar to 15 women, the oldest of whom is 105 years old. About the Award The Nari...
A recent study has found that the climate change is posing threat to various life forms in the ‘subnivium’ part of cryosphere. Subnivium Subnivium is a part of...
Recent reports peg the current population of the vulnerable Gaurs in Valmiki Reserve at 150 individuals. The success is said to be due to increase in grassland cover....
Senior royals of Saudi Arabia were recently arrested for allegedly plotting a coup against the ruling king and his son. Arrested Royals The authorities had arrested 3 senior...
A descendant of the Marakkar clan had petitioned the High Court to stay a Malayalam movie on the Kunjali Marakkar IV. Marakkar Clan According to some accounts, the...