News: A team of divers recently identified the wreckage of a sailing vessel which drowned in the lake in 1868. About Lake Erie Location: Lake Erie is one of North America’s Great Lakes situated on the border between the United States and Canada. It is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes by surface area… Continue reading Lake Erie
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Zonal Councils
News: The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council commenced at Kovalam near Chennai with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the chair. About Zonal Councils Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. It was introduced as a mechanism to promote… Continue reading Zonal Councils
Lantana Camara
News: A new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online, like lantana camara, in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or naturalised in other countries. About Lantana Camara Lantana Camara is a flowering plant species belonging to the verbena family. Native to: It is native to… Continue reading Lantana Camara
Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026)
News: The Indian Army contingent departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026). About Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026) It is a military exercise between India and Thailand. Started in: Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006. Aim: The aim of Exercise MAITREE is to foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand. 2026… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026)
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
News: The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP). About Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) was rolled out on 07th April 2016 as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
Black-necked Crane
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilized more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Black-necked Crane Aspects Details About The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and remote parts of India and Bhutan.… Continue reading Black-necked Crane
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilised more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established in: 1987 Area: It covers an area of almost 1,600… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Assam Finance Minister inaugurated the newly constructed Kalamati Wildlife Range Office at Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary in Sonitpur. About Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary Aspects Details Location It is a protected area located in the Indian state of Assam. It is situated in the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas. It is known as the “Jewel of… Continue reading Sonai Rupai Wildlife Sanctuary
National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying is inviting the nominations for the National Gopal Ratna Awards 2026. About National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA) The National Gopal Ratna Awards are the highest national honours in India’s livestock and dairy sector across three award categories. They recognize excellence among dairy farmers, cooperatives and artificial insemination technicians in India’s dairy sector. Nodal Agency: Department… Continue reading National Gopal Ratna Awards (NGRA)
Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve
News: The Supreme Court clarified that a direction banning mining activities within a 10 km radius of the Asan wetland conservation reserve would apply to other wetland conservation reserves across the country for the sake of parity. About Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve Location: It is situated in Dehradun district, Uttarakhand, along the Asan River, which flows… Continue reading Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve
