Author: Nisha

Wild Water Buffalo 

News: The Governing Body of National CAMPA approved four major wildlife and forestry conservation projects focusing on River Dolphins, Snow Leopards, Indian Rhinoceros, and Wild Water Buffalo to boost species population monitoring and habitat protection across India. About Wild Water Buffalo  About: It is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.… Continue reading Wild Water Buffalo 

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

News: The Tamil Nadu government has locked and sealed 42 illegal resorts and farmhouses operating without permission in the eco-sensitive zone of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.  About Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. It was declared as the 41st Tiger Reserve in the Country and 4th Tiger Reserve in… Continue reading Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

World Commission on Protected Areas

News: A member of the World Commission on Protected Areas claim that the Indian government is “rubber-stamping” infrastructure projects without evaluating how they ruin the biodiversity values of specific protected sites.  About World Commission on Protected Areas It is one of six technical commissions of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) It is… Continue reading World Commission on Protected Areas

Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026

News: The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) has earned significant international recognition with its case regarding a large-scale cyber fraud, securing the Runner-up position at the prestigious Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026. About Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026 The Best Egmont Case Award is one of the highest recognitions within the Egmont Group. Note:… Continue reading Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026

Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization

News: The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) has significantly advanced inclusive farm mechanization, enhanced agricultural productivity, and promoted the adoption of modern technologies across India. About Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) was launched to promote farm mechanization in India. Scheme type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya… Continue reading Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization

Behali Wildlife Sanctuary

News: Serious allegations of illegal encroachment, extensive tree felling, and attacks on forest personnel, including incidents of gunfire, have emerged from Behali Wildlife Sanctuary. About Behali Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Behali Wildlife Sanctuary is located at the foothills of the Eastern Himalaya, in Sonitpur district of Assam. Boundaries: It lies between the two famous protected areas,… Continue reading Behali Wildlife Sanctuary

Desert Rain Frog

News: The desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops) has become increasingly vulnerable to extinction, according to the latest International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List. About Desert Rain Frog The Desert Rain Frog is a species of frog in the family Brevicipitidae.  It is also known as web-footed rain frog, or Boulenger’s short-headed frog… Continue reading Desert Rain Frog

Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake

News: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake have begun overflowing after heavy rain in Mumbai. About Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake Location: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.  They are Mumbai’s smallest potable water-supplying lakes. About Tulsi Lake: It  is Mumbai’s smallest man-made reservoir. It is located within the Sanjay Gandhi National… Continue reading Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake

Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)

News: India and Australia recently launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS). About Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) The Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains (PACTS)  is a framework between Australia and India aimed at strengthening cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains… Continue reading Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)

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