In a significant milestone for wetland conservation, Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been officially designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site under the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. The announcement was made by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, making Glaw Lake the first Ramsar Site in Arunachal Pradesh. The designation recognises … Read more
Source: The Shillongtimes In a major breakthrough for India’s livestock sector, the Government of India has launched the country’s first indigenous vaccine against African Swine Fever (ASF), offering new hope to pig farmers, especially in the Northeastern states where pig farming is an important source of livelihood and food security. The announcement was made by … Read more
Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih Receives Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026 In a major recognition for the literary heritage of Meghalaya, Dr. Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih, an eminent Khasi poet, novelist, and academic, has been honoured with the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award 2026 for his acclaimed epic novel Funeral Nights. The award was presented … Read more
On 4 August, coinciding with International Clouded Leopard Day, the Government of Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a dedicated conservation programme aimed at protecting the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening biodiversity conservation in the state. It focuses on safeguarding the clouded leopard’s habitat, improving scientific research, enhancing protection … Read more
Why in News? India delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, finishing 4th in the overall medal tally despite participating in a significantly reduced sporting programme. The Games marked a new model for the Commonwealth Games, with fewer sports and venues aimed at reducing hosting costs and ensuring the … Read more
The General Knowledge (Part-B) section of the Assistant Engineer (Urban Affairs) Examination conducted by the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) and held on 30 July 2026 places strong emphasis on Meghalaya and Northeast-specific knowledge, complemented by national current affairs, digital governance, and core static subjects. This topic-wise analysis highlights MPSC’s focus on assessing candidates’ regional … Read more
This analysis presents detailed solutions and explanations for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of the Research Assistant (PHE) Examination conducted by MPSC on 29 July 2026. It also highlights the topic-wise distribution of questions and key trends to help aspirants focus on important areas for future MPSC examinations. Download: Research Assistant under PHE … Read more
The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the Tentative Examination Programme for the Preliminary Examination of the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) Examination 2025, advertised on 10 October 2025. Examination Details Examination: Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) Examination 2025Preliminary Examination Date: 26 September 2026 Important Instructions The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) had announced 36 … Read more
Why in News? India has approved QDENGA (TAK-003) as its first approved dengue vaccine. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted market authorisation for the vaccine, marking a major milestone in India’s fight against dengue. Key Highlights What is QDENGA? QDENGA is a live attenuated (weakened) tetravalent vaccine that provides protection against all … Read more
Recent ISRO Launches Mission Launch Date Key Highlights PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 12 January 2026 PSLV launched the EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite; mission was reported as unsuccessful. LVM3-M6 / Blue Bird Block 2 24 December 2025 LVM3 heavy-lift rocket launched the Blue Bird Block 2 satellite. LVM3-M5 / CMS-03 2 November 2025 Successfully deployed the CMS-03 … Read more