News: After Cyclone Hudhud, painted storks and pelicans now roam freely at Visakhapatnam’s zoo, displaying their elegance and charm in a natural setting. About Pelicans Pelicans are large, water-dwelling birds known for their distinctive throat pouches and impressive wingspans. Pelicans are highly social birds, living in colonies of hundreds. Pelicans are carnivorous, primarily feeding on… Continue reading Pelicans and Painted Stork
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World Spice Organisation (WSO)
News: As per the World Spice Organisation (WSO), despite being the world’s largest producer and exporter of a wide variety of spices, India holds a meager 0.7% share in the global seasoning market, which is valued at $14 billion in 2024. In contrast, China commands 12%, while the U.S. holds an 11% share. About World… Continue reading World Spice Organisation (WSO)
Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
News: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has provided guidelines to enhance the efficient allocation, sharing, and utilization of optical fibers, improving resource management in the power sector. About Central Electricity Authority (CEA) It is a statutory body established under Section 3(1) of the Electricity Supply Act, 1948, which was later repealed by Section 70(1) of… Continue reading Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
Madhav National Park
News: Recently, the Centre officially declared Madhav National Park in Madhya Pradesh as India’s 58th tiger reserve. It became the ninth tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. Madhav National Park About Madhav National Park It is located in the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh, in the northern part of the state. It lies on the northern… Continue reading Madhav National Park
Convention on Cluster Munitions
News: Recently, Lithuania withdrew from Convention on Cluster Munitions prohibiting cluster bombs, citing security concerns over Russia. Convention on Cluster Munitions About the Convention on Cluster Munitions Genesis– It is an international treaty of more than 100 states, adopted on 30 May 2008, signed on 3 December 2008 and entered into force on 1 August… Continue reading Convention on Cluster Munitions
Dehing Patkai National Park
News: Recently, a camera trap in Dehing Patkai National Park has captured a rare sighting of a Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), a species listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. About Dehing Patkai National Park It is located in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. It is India’s largest stretch of lowland rainforest.… Continue reading Dehing Patkai National Park
Bungus Valley
News: J&K government plans to develop Bangus Valley near LoC as an ecotourism hub. About Bungus Valley Bungus Valley is situated in the Kupwara district of Jammu & Kashmir. It lies within the Handwara sub-district, located in the Trans-Himalayan region of northern India. The valley is located at an altitude of approximately 10,000 feet above… Continue reading Bungus Valley
AIKosha
News: The Central Government took a significant step under its IndiaAI Mission by launching AIKosha along with an AI Compute Portal. About AIKosha AIKosha is a secured platform designed to provide a comprehensive repository of datasets, models, and use cases to facilitate AI research and innovation in India. Aim: It aims to provide accessible AI… Continue reading AIKosha
Viatina-19
News: Viatina-19 cow has made headlines worldwide as the most expensive cow ever sold. This sale made her the world’s most expensive cattle, as per the Guinness World Record. About Viatina-19 Viatina-19 belongs to the Nelore breed, also known as Ongole. It originated in Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh, India and was first introduced to Brazil in the… Continue reading Viatina-19
Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025)
News: Recently, UN published its UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025). Key Findings of the UN Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025) Negative Trends: Nearly one-quarter of governments reported backlash against women’s rights. A woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or family member. Conflict-related sexual violence increased by 50%… Continue reading Women’s Report on Gender Equality (2025)
