News: The SC-NBWL recommended clearance for the Panari Pumped Storage Hydropower Project despite concerns raised over its location in the Panna–Ranipur Tiger Reserve corridor. About Ranipur Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the fourth tiger reserve of UP, after Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Amangarh (buffer of Corbett Tiger… Continue reading Ranipur Tiger Reserve
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Hexavalent Vaccine
News: In a recent finding, it was found out that introducing the hexavalent vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme could reduce the number of injections, ease pressure on health workers and improve programme efficiency. About Hexavalent Vaccine About: A hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects infants against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough),… Continue reading Hexavalent Vaccine
Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
News: The Centre has launched a Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP), outlining measures across Northeast India. About Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) India has launched Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, Objective: It has been launched outlining measures to protect habitats, improve scientific monitoring and… Continue reading Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
PowerBank-50
News: The company’s PowerBank-50 successfully powered a payload aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 ‘Aagaman’ mission. About PowerBank-50 Designed by: It is an indigenously developed satellite battery pack designed by the Hyderabad-based spacetech startup TakeMe2Space. It is designed specifically for small satellites. It is India’s first indigenously developed satellite battery to achieve the coveted ‘flight heritage’ status. Note:… Continue reading PowerBank-50
Key Facts About Uzbekistan
News: India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership by strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, mining, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education during a recent high-level talks. Key Facts About Uzbekistan Location: Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is also one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world… Continue reading Key Facts About Uzbekistan
Ujh Multipurpose Project
News: The status and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP) has been reviwed in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir. About Ujh Multipurpose Project It is a multipurpose(Hydropower, Irrigation and Drinking) River valley scheme and is first of its kind in Jammu and Kashmir. Associated river: The proposed project is on the… Continue reading Ujh Multipurpose Project
Pampa River
News: Torrential rainfall in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district caused the Pampa River to overflow its banks, leading to widespread flooding in Ranni, Aranmula, Kozhencherry and Cherukolpuzha. About Pampa River It is the third longest west flowing river of Kerala (after Periyar & Bharathapuzha). It is also known as Pamba River. It is known as the ‘Dakshina… Continue reading Pampa River
Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded the week-long Exercise ROTOR CLAP III at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About Exercise ROTOR CLAP III It is a specialised weeklong helicopter exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to validate mission planning, coordination, rapid response, and interoperability under simulated combat conditions. Edition: This is… Continue reading Exercise ROTOR CLAP III
Leptospirosis
News: Leptospirosis cases and mortality begin surging with the arrival of the southwest monsoon in Kerala. About Leptospirosis Leptospirosis is a tropical zoonotic disease. It is also commonly known as “rat fever” or “flood fever.” Causing bacteria: It is caused by the bacterium Leptospira that can be found in contaminated water or soil. How it… Continue reading Leptospirosis
Arjuna Award
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has recommended Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for this year’s Arjuna Award. About Arjuna Awards Arjuna Awards are one of the six categories of the National Sports Awards. It is given to sportspersons to recognize their outstanding… Continue reading Arjuna Award
