News: Recently, Punjab has fully utilized the Rs 4,713 crore provided by the Centre through the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme. About Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) It is a financing scheme launched by the Government of India in July 2020 to provide medium to long-term funding for the development of post-harvest agriculture infrastructure. Aim: It… Continue reading Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF)
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Mount Erebus
News: Within the subterranean ice caves of Mount Erebus, the planet’s southernmost active volcano, scientists have uncovered flourishing microbial ecosystems, challenging our understanding of life’s resilience in extreme environments. About Mount Erebus Mount Erebus is located on the western half of Ross Island, off the coast of Antarctica in the Ross Sea. It is the world’s southernmost active volcano. It… Continue reading Mount Erebus
Civets
News: A rare civet cat, usually found in the Seshachalam forests near Tirumala, was recently sighted near Tadepalli in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. About Civets Civets are a group of small carnivorous mammals belonging to the Viverridae family, including Genets, Palm Civets, Binturongs, and Oyans. Civets comprise approximately 15 to 20 species classified into 10… Continue reading Civets
India’s First Comprehensive River Dolphin Survey
News: The Wildlife Institute of India, under the Union Environment Ministry, conducted the first-ever comprehensive population estimation survey of river dolphins in India between 2021 and 2023. This survey covered the main channels and tributaries of the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers, as well as the Beas River in Punjab. Key Findings from the First Comprehensive… Continue reading India’s First Comprehensive River Dolphin Survey
Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)
News: The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs recently introduced the Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3). About Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3) It is a newly launched multi-nation alliance aimed at fostering city-to-city collaboration, knowledge exchange, and partnerships with the private sector to advance sustainable urban development. It was Launched on March 3, 2025,… Continue reading Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3)
Juanga Tribe
News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested an action taken report from the district magistrate-cum-collector of Keonjhar regarding alleged human rights violations of the Juanga tribe, which is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the district. About Juanga Tribe The Juanga tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in… Continue reading Juanga Tribe
Wallace Line
News: The Wallace Line is in news due to recent research shedding new light on the complex biogeographical patterns of Southeast Asia and Australia. About Wallace Line The Wallace Line is a faunal boundary line which seperates the ecozones of Asia and Australia. It was identified by British explorer Alfred Russel Wallace in 1863 during… Continue reading Wallace Line
Mission 300
News: India’s successful electrification journey, which saw the country achieve 100% electricity access by 2021, is now being analyzed as a model for accelerating energy access in Africa under Mission 300. About Mission 300 Mission 300 is a large-scale initiative led by the World Bank and the African Development Bank to provide electricity access to… Continue reading Mission 300
India’s Agriculture Exports
News: India’s agriculture trade surplus is shrinking due to rising imports of pulses and edible oils, despite steady growth in farm exports. While exports of basmati rice, spices, coffee, and tobacco are poised to reach new highs in 2024-25, imports of key agricultural commodities have surged. About India’s Agriculture Exports Agricultural exports grew by 6.5%,… Continue reading India’s Agriculture Exports
PUNCH Mission
News: NASA is set to launch its latest solar mission on March 6, 2025, from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. About PUNCH Mission The Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere (PUNCH) is a solar mission by NASA. Aim: The mission aims to study the Sun’s corona (the outermost layer of the Sun’s atmosphere) and its interaction… Continue reading PUNCH Mission
