News: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining threatening the fragile ecosystem of the National Chambal Sanctuary and its gharial habitat. About National Chambal Sanctuary Location: The sanctuary lies at the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. National Chambal Sanctuary is India’s first and only tri-state protected riverine sanctuary.… Continue reading National Chambal Sanctuary
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Karun River
News: Iran is widely discussed in news, and the Karun River gained attention because bull shark attacks have occurred in its waters near Ahvaz. About Karun River The Karun River is the river with the highest water flow in Iran and it is the country’s only navigable river. Origin: The river originates in the Zard… Continue reading Karun River
Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
News: Lok Sabha approved the Second Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025–26, including allocation for an Economic Stabilisation Fund to address global economic shocks. About Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) The Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) is a proposed fiscal mechanism to provide financial space for responding to global economic disruptions. Proposed by: Finance Ministry.… Continue reading Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
Joha Rice
News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy on 12 March 2026. About Joha Rice Joha rice is a short-grain aromatic rice variety known for its distinctive fragrance, soft texture, and traditional cultivation practices. Origin: It originates from Assam in… Continue reading Joha Rice
Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
News: The war in West Asia is throwing light on the risks faced by commercial sailors, especially Indians, in spite of being covered under the Maritime Labour Convention (MLC), 2006. About Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006 The Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) is an International Labour Organization convention. It was established in 2006. It came into… Continue reading Maritime Labour Convention (MLC) 2006
Litani River
News: Israel expanded its strikes in Lebanon, targeting multiple areas including a bridge over Litani river that had been used by Hezbollah. About Litani River Location: It is the longest river that flows entirely in Lebanon. It was known as Līṭa in medieval times. Course: It rises in a low divide west of Baalbek and… Continue reading Litani River
Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
News: A new study by the University of Sheffield found that spotted hyenas in Ethiopia’s Mekelle city reduce waste, carbon emissions, and sanitation risks. About Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta) The spotted hyena is the largest living member of the Hyaenidae family. It is a highly adaptable carnivore. Scientific Name: The scientific name of the spotted… Continue reading Spotted Hyena (Crocuta crocuta)
Glass Industry of India
News: Government invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to regulate natural gas supply, which may affect India’s glass manufacturing industry dependent on continuous fuel supply. About Glass Industry of India India’s glass manufacturing industry produces glass products used in construction, automotive, packaging, electronics, and pharmaceutical sectors. The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) represents the… Continue reading Glass Industry of India
Jhelum River
News: The Kashmir Valley is experiencing an unusual early spring as the Jhelum River dropped below zero-gauge level amid record high temperatures. About Jhelum River Location: The Jhelum River is a river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan and is a major tributary of the Indus River. Ancient names: Known as Vitasta in… Continue reading Jhelum River
LIGO India
News: Construction of the LIGO India observatory in Hingoli district remains delayed as the ₹1,600-crore construction tender has not yet been awarded. About LIGO India The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO) India is a planned gravitational wave observatory that will work as part of the global network studying cosmic ripples in space-time. Location: The observatory will… Continue reading LIGO India
