News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the Antarctic fur seal from Least Concern to Endangered due to a sharp population decline. About Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) They are one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus. They are the smallest of the Antarctic seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Arctocephalus… Continue reading Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus Gazella)
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Xingu River
News: Thousands of Indigenous people gathered during the Free Land Camp to oppose a large gold mining project along the Xingu River, which they believe threatens both their livelihoods and the fragile Amazon ecosystem About Xingu River Location: It is located in the state of Para in northern Brazil. Origin: It rises from the Mato Grosso… Continue reading Xingu River
Lohit River
News: Recently, the cabinet approved the investment Proposal for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh. About Lohit River About: It is a perennial river which flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Origin: It originates in the Zayal Chu range in eastern Tibet. Course of river:… Continue reading Lohit River
Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and Protected Planet Report, 2024
News: The recent UNEP reports state that the world still needs to protect an area almost the size of the Indian Ocean by 2030 to reach the 30% target under the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF). About Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) It was adopted during the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties… Continue reading Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF) and Protected Planet Report, 2024
Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
News: The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) was launched recently to strengthen India’s food processing sector. About Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI) It is a government scheme to modernize and enhance competitiveness of the food processing industry. Nodal Ministry: It has been launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive Scheme for Food Processing Industry (PLISFPI)
King Fahd Causeway
News: The King Fahd Causeway was recently closed following threats of Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. About King Fahd Causeway Location: It is a series of bridges connecting the island nation of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, spanning the Gulf of Bahrain. Inaugurated: It was started in 1986. Managed and operated by: It is… Continue reading King Fahd Causeway
Nakki Lake and Shaktipeeth of Ambaji Temple
News: Ambaji Temple is set to become a tourism hub with the Rinchhadiya Mahadev Lake project, inspired by Nakki Lake. About Nakki Lake Location: Nakki Lake is a lake situated at Mount Abu in Rajasthan. It is recognized as the first ever manmade lake in India. Height: It is situated at a height of more… Continue reading Nakki Lake and Shaktipeeth of Ambaji Temple
Balason River
News: An application filed before the NGT has raised concerns over violations of environmental laws and riverbank regulations by the construction of the Balason Blues Resort & Camping on the Balason riverbank in Darjeeling. About Balason River Origin: It originates from Lepchajagat on the Ghum-Simana ridge at an altitude of about 2,361 m in the… Continue reading Balason River
Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
News: On the occasion of World Health day 2026, a South Asia Hub of the Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) was advanced by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW). About Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) The Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN) is an independent, member-driven platform comprising scientists, practitioners, and… Continue reading Global Heat Health Information Network (GHHIN)
BioNEST
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at “Central Food Technology & Research Institute” (CFTRI). About BioNEST BioNEST (Bioincubators Nurturing Entrepreneurship for Scaling Technologies) is a dedicated scheme to create globally competent bio-incubation facilities across the country. Launched by: It was launched by the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC). … Continue reading BioNEST
