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Turtle Trail

News: The Union Budget 2026 proposes the development of turtle trails along key nesting sites in the coastal areas of Odisha, Karnataka, and Kerala. About Turtle Trail Creation of Turtle trail aims to protect endangered sea turtles and generate new livelihood opportunities for local communities dependent on coastal ecosystems. Developed at: It will be developed… Continue reading Turtle Trail

Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

News:  Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new species of flowering plant in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary. About Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is situated in Warangal district of Telangana. It was declared a sanctuary in 1952.  Area: Approximately 839 square kilometres It is home to Pakhal Lake, which was constructed… Continue reading Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary

Key Facts about Tanzania

News: India and Tanzania held the fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) in Zanzibar from February 2 to 3 to further strengthen bilateral ties. Key Facts about Tanzania Location: It is located in East Africa.  Bordering Nations: It is bordered by seven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda,… Continue reading Key Facts about Tanzania

Power Gap Index

News: Economic survey 2025-26 has cited data from the Power Gap Index to explain how India is a victim of geopolitics and a strategic power gap and is operating below its full strategic potential. About Power Gap Index It is a secondary analysis derived from the Asia Power Index. Released by: Australia-based Lowy Institute. It reveals the… Continue reading Power Gap Index

Bharat-VISTAAR

News: The Union budget proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. About Bharat-VISTAAR Bharat-VISTAAR stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources. It is a multilingual, AI-powered digital platform designed specifically to support Indian farmers. Core Objective: To improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making,… Continue reading Bharat-VISTAAR

Central Zoo Authority

News: Recently, Central Zoo Authority celebrated its 34th Foundation Day at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. About Central Zoo Authority Nodal Ministry: It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Established in: It was established in 1992 under the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. Objective: To complement and strengthen the… Continue reading Central Zoo Authority

Grain ATMs

News: Some beneficiaries of the Public Distribution System (PDS) in Bihar will soon be able to procure grains from machines dubbed “grain ATMs” or Annapurti. About Grain ATMs A grain ATM or Annapurti (meaning “provider of grain”) is an automated machine that dispenses food grains (wheat and/or rice). Developed by: World Food Programme (WFP) has… Continue reading Grain ATMs

Cocoa and Cashew Get Budget (2026–27) Boost

News: The Union Budget 2026-27 has also proposed a dedicated programme for Indian cashew and cocoa. About Cocoa About  Cocoa is an important commercial plantation crop, native to Amazon basin of South America. Zone  Cocoa grows best in tropical regions between 20° North and 20° South latitude.  Altitude Cocoa is grown from sea level up… Continue reading Cocoa and Cashew Get Budget (2026–27) Boost

Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 

News: Recently, NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a 3-month national campaign to saturate key health, nutrition, education and sanitation indicators in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. About Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Launched by: NITI Aayog on 28 January 2026. NITI Aayog will work in collaboration with the relevant Central Ministries and Departments, as well as… Continue reading Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 

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