Source-This post is based on the article “Odisha: Sambar, bison to be introduced in Chandaka wildlife sanctuary” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Odisha state government is planning to introduce Sambar and Gaur (bison) to the Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary. About Chandaka-Dampara wildlife sanctuary Aspect Details Location 1.… Continue reading Chandaka – Dampara wildlife sanctuary
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Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
Source-This post is based on the article “PM inaugurates opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu” published in “PIB” on 20th January 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the opening ceremony of the Khelo India Youth Games 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. What are Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2023
PM Modi visits Guruvayur Temple
Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi visits Guruvayur temple in Kerala” published in “The Hindu” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? The Prime Minister recently visited the Sreekrishna Temple in Guruvayur, Kerala to offer prayers. About Guruvayur Temple Aspect Details About 1. It is a Hindu temple, often referred to… Continue reading PM Modi visits Guruvayur Temple
ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter
Source-This post is based on the article “ISRO develops second generation Distress Alert Transmitter” published in “The Hindu” on 18th January 2024. Why in the News? ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter, Recently the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has developed an improvised distress alert transmitter (DAT-SG) with advanced capabilities for fishermen at sea to… Continue reading ISRO Second generation Distress Alert Transmitter
PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi
Source-This post is based on the article “PM Modi visits historic temple linked to Ramayana in Lepakshi. Know its significance” published in “India Today” on 17th January 2024. Why in the News? PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, The Prime Minister recently visited the Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi, Andhra Pradesh. He is completing the… Continue reading PM Modi Visit Veerabhadra temple in Lepakshi
Bamboo Composites Brief
Source-This post is based on the article “Know-How Technology on “Bamboo Composites” transfers on the Day-2 of IISF 2023” published in “PIB” on 18th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, at the India International Science Festival (IISF 2023) in Faridabad, technology related to ‘Bamboo Composites Brief‘ was transferred to a prominent materials manufacturing company.… Continue reading Bamboo Composites Brief
Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America
Source-This post is based on the article “China widens trade highway in South America with new mega port project” published in “The Hindu” on 19th January 2024. Why in the News? China has constructed a mega deep-water port in the Chancay city, Peru(a South American country). Operations are scheduled to commence in late 2024. About… Continue reading Chancay Port: China’s new mega port project in South America
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers
Source-This post is based on the article “Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare is leveraging cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for the benefit of farmers and to increase overall productivity” published in “PIB” on 17th January 2024. Why in The News? AI technologies supporting farmers, Recently a MoU was signed between the National Farmers’ Welfare… Continue reading Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare Employs Advanced AI Technologies Supporting farmers
Punganur cows
Source-This post is based on the article “Meet the Punganur, dwarf cows that PM Modi fed on Makar Sankranti” published in “The Indian Express” on 16th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the Prime Minister was observed personally providing fodder to several Punganur cows at his residence in New Delhi. About Punganur Cow Aspect… Continue reading Punganur cows
Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
Source-This post is based on the article “A ‘Vulture restaurant’ in Jharkhand to conserve the ‘critically endangered’ species” published in “Financial Express” on 14th January 2024. Why in the News? In Jharkhand, a ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma district as part of conservation efforts to conserve the diminishing vulture population. Why has this… Continue reading Vulture restaurant in Jharkhand
