Context: Maharashtra’s State Election Commission has decided to revert to traditional indelible ink for zilla parishad and panchayat samiti elections after complaints that marker-pen ink used in municipal polls could be wiped off.Read More
Context: A controlled (artificially triggered) avalanche was carried out on Mount Elbrus in Russia to safely release accumulated snow after heavy snowfall. About Mount Elbrus: What it is? Mount Elbrus is the highest mountainRead More
Context: Telangana is preparing for the biennial Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara beginning 28 January 2026, alongside a large-scale redevelopment of the sacred precinct at Medaram. About Sammakka–Saralamma Jatara: What it is? A biennial tribal spiritual festivalRead More
Context: Coconut Root Wilt Disease is in the news due to its rapid spread across major coconut-growing regions of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, affecting lakhs of palms. About Coconut root wiltRead More
Context: Havana Syndrome is back in focus after the US Pentagon began testing a covertly acquired device emitting waves, which investigators believe could explain some unexplained illnesses. About Havana Syndrome:Read More
Context: Gujarat Chief Minister reviewed rescue operations under Karuna Abhiyan-2026 during the Uttarayan festival after a surge in bird injuries caused by kite strings, highlighting the state’s large-scale wildlife protectionRead More
Context: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024, showing a net improvement in groundwater status with higher recharge and lower long-term extraction compared toRead More
Context: Prime Minister of India highlighted the thousand-year survival of the Somnath Temple, marking 1,000 years since the 1026 attack by Mahmud of Ghazni. About 1000 years survival of Somnath Temple: What itRead More
Context: Lucknow is set to introduce India’s first urban night safari at the Kukrail Forest Area, marking a unique blend of wildlife conservation and city-based tourism. About Lucknow To Get India’s First UrbanRead More
