Wildlife & Biodiversity
Greater Flamingos Migration
Sighted at Hope Island (Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary, AP). First seasonal visit to this mangrove-rich ecosystem.
- IUCN Status: Least Concern
- Diet: Algae & Crustaceans
Hemileccinum indicum
A new pitted-spore mushroom discovered in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. Symbiotic with Oak trees.
Pygmy Hog Crisis
Rapid decline in population (Critically Endangered). Builds its own nests. Restricted to Manas & Orang NP, Assam.
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary Modernisation
Tripura allocates ₹57 Crores for development. Known for primate diversity and natural lakes (Abasarika, Amrit Sagar).
Awards & Recognition 2026
Padma Awards Breakdown
Jeevan Raksha Padak 2025
Conferred on 30 individuals for acts of courage.
Major Padma Awardees 2026
| Personality | Field | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Dharmendra Singh Deol (Posth.) | Art | VIBHUSHAN |
| V. S. Achuthanandan (Posth.) | Public Affairs | VIBHUSHAN |
| N. Rajam | Art (Music) | VIBHUSHAN |
| Rohit Sharma | Sports | SHRI |
| Harmanpreet Kaur | Sports | SHRI |
| Praveen Kumar | Para-Athletics | SHRI |
| Anke Gowda M. | Social Work | SHRI |
Strategic Infrastructure
Chatergala Pass Rescue
BRO conducted a massive high-altitude rescue through 6 feet of snow at 10,500 ft. Connects Bani (Kathua) to Bhaderwah (Doda).
Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC)
"Pashu Seva Asmakam Dharma"
Specialised corps responsible for training Army animals (horses, mules, dogs). Established in 1779 (as Stud Dept). HQ: Meerut.
Health & Innovation
Maharashtra's Dedicated Menopause Clinics
First Indian state to launch integrated care facilities for women at government health centres.
Federated Intelligence Hackathon
Organised by NHA, IIT Kanpur & ICMR to develop Digital Public Goods for Health AI.
"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that."— Martin Luther King Jr.
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