News: A rare sighting of Phayre’s Leaf Monkeys has been captured on camera at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary in South Tripura. About Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura. It is bounded by the international border with Bangladesh on both its eastern and western sides. Established in: It was established in 1988.… Continue reading Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
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Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
News: Soldiers of the Indian Army’s Assam Regiment have won a gold medal at Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026. About Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 The Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026 is the premier patrolling event of the British Army. It is widely known as the “Olympics of Military Patrolling. It is a mission focused and scenario-based exercise.… Continue reading Exercise Cambrian Patrol 2026
Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
News: Recently, India has added Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance. About Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) Sukhna Wetland is located at the edge of the city of Chandigarh and at the base of the Outer Himalayas. It is a peri-urban reservoir that plays an important role in regulating… Continue reading Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
Sauj Jheel (UP)
News: India’s Ramsar site tally has reached 103 with the addition of Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (UP). About Sauj Jheel (UP) Location: Sauj Jheel is located in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh. With this, Mainpuri got the distinction of the only district in the country with two Ramsar sites, the other being theSaman… Continue reading Sauj Jheel (UP)
Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service
News: The Indian government has directed telecom service providers (TSPs) in the country to mandatorily enable Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service. About Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed all telecom service providers to introduce the Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service across all service areas from first November. Aim: It… Continue reading Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) service
Jeypore ground gecko
News: The Jeypore ground gecko, once believed extinct for 130 years, was rediscovered by an Indian scientist in 2010 in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh. About Jeypore Ground Gecko Jeypore Ground Gecko is a reptile endemic to India. It is also known as the Jeypore Indian gecko or the Patinghe Indian gecko.… Continue reading Jeypore ground gecko
Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
News: Central Government has approved India’s accession to the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA). About Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) The Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) is a regional framework for managing fisheries resources in its area of jurisdiction in the high seas. It is one of two major Regional Fisheries Management Organisations… Continue reading Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA)
SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
News: The Chairperson of National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) launched CCRAS SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026 (2nd circular) of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS). About SPARK 5.0 The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) Studentship Program for Ayurveda Research Ken (SPARK) 5.0 for 2026-27 is the… Continue reading SPARK 5.0 and CCRAS Ayurshodh 2026
African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
News: Three African wild dogs travelled over 4,000 kilometres to find mates, offering hope for the survival of this endangered species. About African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus) The African wild dogs are the largest wild canine in Africa, and the only extant members of the genus Lycaon. They are one of the world’s most endangered… Continue reading African wild dogs (Lycaon pictus)
Renaming of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of the Department of Rural Development for Continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) with renamed as Pradhan Mantri Samajik Sahayata Yojana. About National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) The National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP) was launched on 15th August, 1995. Nature of Scheme: It is a… Continue reading Renaming of National Social Assistance Programme (NSAP)
