News: India has recorded an estimated 718 snow leopards across the Indian Himalayas, including 477 in Ladakh, according to the country’s first Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI). About Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) The Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) is the first-ever scientific exercise, which took around 4 years… Continue reading Snow Leopard Population Assessment in India (SPAI) and Snow Leopard
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Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Camera traps used during the tiger census in Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary have recorded diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, wild boars and peafowl, highlighting the need for habitat conservation. About Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a wildlife sanctuary located in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is officially known as the Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary.… Continue reading Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary
Atacama Desert
News: Indian researchers have identified geological sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile’s Atacama Desert that share mineralogical and environmental characteristics with Mars. About Atacama Desert Location: The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile, near the borders of Peru, Bolivia and Argentina in South America. It stretches along the Pacific coast for about 1,000 km,… Continue reading Atacama Desert
Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
News: India has called on member states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) to unite against all forms of terrorism. About Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA) is a multinational forum for strengthening cooperation towards… Continue reading Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA)
Bekal Fort
News: HAL, NCF and ASI signed an MoA for undertaking heritage conservation and development works at three prominent heritage sites- Hampi in Karnataka, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bekal Fort in Kerala. About Bekal Fort Location: The Bekal Fort is located in Kasargod district, Kerala. It is the largest fort in Kerala.… Continue reading Bekal Fort
Dhokra Craft
News: The ancient metal-casting tradition of Dhokra Craft takes centre stage in Prime Minister’s collection of 16 mementos from Chhattisgarh. About Dhokra Craft Aspects Details Description The word “Dhokra” is believed to be derived from the Dhokra Damar tribes, the traditional metal smiths of Central India. It is believed to be 4000 years old craft.… Continue reading Dhokra Craft
Valmiki Tiger Reserve
News: On October 2, 2026 a three-year-old tigress from Bihar’s Valmiki Tiger Reserve, T138, was released into the Buxa Tiger Reserve in West Bengal. About Valmiki Tiger Reserve Specifications Details Location Located at the India-Nepal border in the West Champaran district of Bihar. It is situated on the bank of river Gandak, in the Gangetic… Continue reading Valmiki Tiger Reserve
UN Convention against Cybercrime
News: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime, aimed at strengthening global efforts to prevent and combat cybercrime. About UN Convention against Cybercrime The United Nations Convention against Cybercrime is a landmark global agreement adopted by 193 UN member states. Its goal is to strengthen international cooperation in the fight… Continue reading UN Convention against Cybercrime
Kallakkadal
News: Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) has issued a red alert along the entire Keralam coast, warning of high waves and possible Kallakkadal conditions. About Kallakkadal Kallakkadal refers to coastal flooding caused by swell waves during the pre-monsoon season (April-May) and sometimes during post monsoon along the southwest coast of India. Meaning:… Continue reading Kallakkadal
Key Facts about Naoero
News: The President of Naoero recently announced the change of name of country from Nauru to Naoero in the U.N. General Assembly. Key Facts about Naoero Location: Naoero is a tiny island located in north-east of Australia, 42 km south of the equator. It lies within the Micronesia sub-region of Oceania, with its nearest neighbour… Continue reading Key Facts about Naoero
