News: Conservationists in Assam are pushing Ramsar recognition for the Rowmari–Donduwa wetlands after very high waterbird counts. About Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex It is an interconnected floodplain–marsh system comprising Rowmari Beel and Donduwa Beel. Location: It is located in the Nagaon district of Assam. Size: It cover about 2.5–3 sq. km. As a connectivity corridor: It… Continue reading Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex
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GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
News: ISRO launched the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from Sriharikota using LVM3, successfully inserting it into geosynchronous transfer orbit. About GSAT-7R (CMS-03) GSAT-7R is an indigenously designed advanced communication satellite for the Indian Navy. Developed by: It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Operate by: It is operated by the Indian Navy.… Continue reading GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
News: Prime Minister has congratulated Lucknow after UNESCO has named it a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its famous and diverse food heritage. About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Launch and Objective: It was launched in… Continue reading UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Muthuramalinga Thevar
News: Vice President of India paid respects to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial on his 118th birth anniversary and 63rd Guru Pooja at Pasumpon village in Ramanathapuram district. About Muthuramalinga Thevar Birth: He was born on 30 October 1908 in Pasumpon village, Ramnad district, Tamil Nadu. Political career and associations He was initially associated… Continue reading Muthuramalinga Thevar
Bordetella Holmesii
News: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh reported a sharp rise of pertussis-like infections by Bordetella holmesii in north India, based on 2019–2023 surveillance. About Bordetella Holmesii Bordetella holmesii is a Gram-negative coccobacillus, strictly aerobic and slow-growing organism. First identified: It was first identified as a distinct species in 1995. Diseases… Continue reading Bordetella Holmesii
Global Virus Network (GVN)
News: The Global Virus Network expanded by adding three Centers of Excellence in the Americas. About Global Virus Network (GVN) It is a coalition of leading virologists worldwide that advances understanding of how viruses cause disease and develops drugs and vaccines to prevent illness and death. No single institution has expertise in all viral areas.… Continue reading Global Virus Network (GVN)
Marine Fisheries Census 2025
News: Marine Fisheries Census 2025 advances with digital geo referenced supervision and web dashboards after workshops and a national meet at CMFRI Kochi. About Marine Fisheries Census 2025 It is the 5th edition of India’s national marine fisheries census. Ministry involved: Ministry ofFisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Funded by: It is fully funded by the… Continue reading Marine Fisheries Census 2025
Sudan
News: Satellite images from Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab show mass killings after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured El-Fasher. About Sudan It is located in Northeastern Africa. It is Africa’s third-largest country by area. Extension: It borders the Sahara on the north and extends southward to the forests of West Africa and the Congo River basin.… Continue reading Sudan
Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Supreme Court directed Jharkhand to notify Saranda as a wildlife sanctuary; area fixation and exclusions are under judicial review. About Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a proposed wildlife sanctuary within the Saranda Forest Division located in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Naming: The Saranda, literally means “700 hills” in local language. Area covered: The… Continue reading Saranda Wildlife Sanctuary
Climate Inequality Report 2025
News: Recently, World Inequality Lab has released the Climate Inequality Report 2025. About Climate Inequality Report 2025 The report reveals how wealth drives the climate crisis, and proposes new policy options to address it. Published by: It is published by the World Inequality Lab. Key highlights of Report 2025 Wealthy individuals fuel the climate crisis… Continue reading Climate Inequality Report 2025
