News– Kanger Valley National Park has been included in the tentative list of UNESCO world heritage sites under the ‘Natural’ category. Kanger Valley National Park About Kanger Valley National Park Location– It is located in Jagdalpur within the Bastar District of Chhattisgarh. The National Park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows centrally… Continue reading Kanger Valley National Park
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Ana Sagar Lake
News– The Supreme Court has ordered the Rajasthan government to dismantle the illegally constructed Seven Wonders Park near Ana Sagar Lake in Ajmer within six months. The decision cites environmental concerns and violations of wetland regulations. Ana Sagar Lake. About Ana Sagar Lake Location– It is an artificial lake (man-made lake) located in the Ajmer… Continue reading Ana Sagar Lake
End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME)
News: The discovery of a plant refuge from the End-Permian mass extinction in China is significant because it challenges the long-held belief that the “Great Dying” was equally catastrophic for all life forms. End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME). About End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME) The End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME) is considered the largest mass extinction event in… Continue reading End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME)
Miller-Urey Experiment
News: The study on “microlightning” in water droplets is in the news because it offers a new perspective on the long-debated origins of life on Earth. Miller-Urey Experiment. About Miller-Urey Experiment The Miller-Urey experiment was conducted in 1953 by Stanley Miller under the supervision of Harold C. Urey at the University of Chicago. Purpose: To… Continue reading Miller-Urey Experiment
Maritime Security Belt 2025
News: Maritime Security Belt 2025 naval drills were held recently. This marks the fifth year that the three countries have participated in joint exercises. About Maritime Security Belt 2025 It is the annual trilateral naval exercise that took place in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz The exercise includes anti-piracy, search-and-rescue, and… Continue reading Maritime Security Belt 2025
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The first honey harvest at Maharashtra’s Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary marks a significant milestone. It aimed at empowering the local tribal community by promoting sustainable beekeeping practices. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. About Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Murud and Roha talukas of Raigad district, Maharastra. It was established to protect… Continue reading Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites
News: The Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs, ancient standing stones in Telangana’s Narayanpet district, dating back around 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been included in India’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites. About Menhirs Menhirs are large, upright standing stones, often uncarved, placed individually or in groups. Purpose: Used for burial,… Continue reading Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites
PM-YUVA 3.0
News: The Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education has introduced PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors. PM-YUVA 3.0 About PM-YUVA 3.0 Launched by: Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education to nurture young literary talent in India. Aim: To train budding authors under the age of 30 to promote a… Continue reading PM-YUVA 3.0
Heatwave
News: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a high likelihood of heatwave conditions in isolated areas of Odisha from March 13-17, Jharkhand from March 14-17, and Gangetic West Bengal from March 15-17. Heatwave About Heatwave A heatwave is a period of unusually high temperatures over a region. The threshold for declaring a… Continue reading Heatwave
UN80 Initiative
News: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unveiled the UN80 Initiative to enhance efficiency within the nearly 80-year-old organization and make it more cost-effective. UN80 Initiative. About UN80 Initiative It is a newly launched effort by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. It aimed at improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the 80-year-old global organization. The… Continue reading UN80 Initiative
