News: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) has been designated as India’s 100th Ramsar site. About Surha Tal Location: It is the largest floodplain lake located in the Ballia District of eastern Uttar Pradesh. Official name: It is officially known as the Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary. Type of lake: It is an open-type oval ‘U’-shaped… Continue reading Surha Tal
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NZP Saathi App
News: The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, has introduced the new ‘NZP Saathi App’ along with self-ticketing kiosks to improve the visitor experience by providing smart navigation features and simplifying the online ticket booking process About NZP Saathi App ‘NZP Saathi’ is a mobile application aimed at transforming the zoo-going experience by helping visitors… Continue reading NZP Saathi App
Key Facts About Somalia
News: Somalia’s security forces restored order in two districts of the capital after clashes between government troops and opposition-allied militias forced civilians to flee. Key Facts About Somalia Aspect Details Location It is a country situated in the Horn of Africa (large peninsula and geopolitical region in East Africa). The Equator passes through southern Somalia. Surrounding… Continue reading Key Facts About Somalia
Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
News: The Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) is slowly returning to areas where it had nearly disappeared, including Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary in Odisha. About Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus) Aspects Details About It is a canid which combines the characteristics of the Grey Wolf and the Red Fox. Canids refer to the family Canidae, which… Continue reading Asiatic Wild Dog (Cuon alpinus)
Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali
News: The executive council of Bhopal’s Barkatullah University has passed a proposal to change its name to Vagdevi Bhojpal University. It was named after Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali. About Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali was a nationalist, renowned scholar, and the first Prime Minister of India’s first provisional government-in-exile. Birth: He was born in Bhopal… Continue reading Maulana Barkatullah Bhopali
Key Facts about Albania
News: Thousands of people protested in Tirana, Albania, against plans to build a luxury resort on a protected area of the Adriatic coast. Key Facts about Albania Location: Albania is located in the southeastern region of the European continent, in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. Bordering nations: It is bordered by 4 Nations:… Continue reading Key Facts about Albania
Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
News: Conservationists and several communities in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland gathered on March 1 to mark the first-ever International Marbled Cat Day, drawing attention to one of Asia’s most elusive and least understood wild felids. About Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) The Marbled cat is a small wild cat that lives in the mountainous areas of… Continue reading Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
News: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), commenced the first phase of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program (VVVP) 2026. About Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026 It is a pioneering youth-led initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, fostering national integration, and promoting sustainable development in… Continue reading Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
Navachar Mantra Initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Navachar Mantra initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and expand opportunities for innovators across emerging India. About Navachar Mantra Initiative It is a national initiative focused on strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and expanding opportunities for innovators across emerging India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship… Continue reading Navachar Mantra Initiative
Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
News: The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched by Coal & Mines Minister and UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. About Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) is a data-driven platform to monitor global critical mineral supply… Continue reading Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
