News: Last year, a rescued long-billed vulture was released back into its natural habitat in Nashik to protect the population of the species. About Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus) The Indian vulture or long-billed vulture is a native bird of the Indian subcontinent. Family: They are Old World vulture belonging to the family of Accipitridae. Scientific name: Their scientific… Continue reading Indian Vulture (Gyps indicus)
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Tehri Lake
News: During the trial operation, the seaplane successfully took off from Jolly Grant Airport and landed at Koti Colony in the Tehri Lake area. About Tehri Lake Location: It is Asia’s largest man-made lake, located in Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand. Formation: Tehri Lake was formed when the waters of the Bhagirathi River were obstructed by… Continue reading Tehri Lake
Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) and Gond Tribe
News: Mahua plays a pivotal role in the life of tribal communities from birth to death. About Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) It is a multipurpose tropical tree mainly cultivated or harvested in the wild for its edible flowers and oil seeds. It is commonly known as mahuwa or madhuka, Butter Tree, Mahua and Mahwa. Family:… Continue reading Mahua Tree (Madhuca longifolia) and Gond Tribe
Narmada River
News: A viral video of thousands of litres of milk poured into the Narmada River during a ritual has sparked outrage, renewing debate on faith, environment, and resource use. About Narmada River The Narmada is the fifth largest west-flowing river of peninsular India. It is also known by other names such as Rewa, Amarja, Mekalkanya,… Continue reading Narmada River
Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
News: India has firmly opposed the creation of a “two-tier” system of permanent membership in a reformed UNSC and express support for a compromise proposal by the G4 group. About Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms About Two-Tier UNSC Reform The United Nations recently proposed a two-tier permanent membership level in the… Continue reading Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
News: In a landmark ruling for wildlife law enforcement in India, a New Delhi court has convicted a Jaipur art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls made from the hair of the Tibetan Antelope. About Tibetan Antelope The Tibetan antelope, also known as ‘chiru’, is a small, unique species related to goats… Continue reading Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
Veli-Akkulam Estuary
News: The Veli–Akkulam estuary is gradually degrading as invasive species, pollution, urban runoff, and encroachment are disrupting its food web and reducing native biodiversity. About Veli–Akkulam estuary Location: The Veli–Akkulam Estuary is located on the Thiruvananthapuram coast, Kerala. It is a small, shallow, and bar-built estuary that forms part of the Kerala backwater system, adjoining… Continue reading Veli-Akkulam Estuary
Balikatan Combat Exercise
News: Japan will deploy combat units to participate in the Balikatan exercises for the first time, marking a historic shift in its security engagement with Southeast Asia. About Balikatan Combat Exercise It is the largest bilateral military exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S.A. It is also known as “shoulder-to-shoulder,”… Continue reading Balikatan Combat Exercise
POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
News: The Poshan Tracker Application is monitoring over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly nine crore beneficiaries under the POSHAN Abhiyaan. About POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application POSHAN Abhiyaan is a flagship, multi-ministerial mission to improve nutritional outcomes across the country. Launch Year: It was launched on March 8, 2018. Aim: It aims to… Continue reading POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
e-SafeHER
News: Reliance Foundation and C-DAC, Hyderabad, announced the launch of e-SafeHER to strengthen digital inclusion for women. About e-SafeHER e-SafeHER is a cybersecurity awareness training programme to enable one million women, referred to as Cyber Sakhis, across rural India to strengthen digital inclusion for women. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Launched… Continue reading e-SafeHER
