News: A new study reveals that sea otters at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in California are consuming thousands of green crabs. This behavior plays a crucial role in preserving the ecosystem along the West Coast of the United States. About Sea Otters Scientific Name: Enhydra lutris They are aquatic members of the… Continue reading Sea Otters
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Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24
News: National Statistics Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises for 2023-24 for the reference period October 2023- September 2024. About ASUSE 2023-24 Primary Objective: To evaluate various economic and operational characteristics of unincorporated non-agricultural establishments. Geographical Coverage: Covers the rural and urban areas of… Continue reading Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24
1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress
News: The 100th Anniversary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Session is being celebrated in Belagavi, Karnataka. About the Belagavi Session It was the 39th session of the INC which took place on December 26-27, 1924, in Belagavi, Karnataka. The session was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, marking the only time he served as the Congress… Continue reading 1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress
Key facts about Brahmaputra River
News: China has approved the construction of world’s largest dam, costing US$ 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border. About Brahmaputra River It is a transboundary river in India, originating from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake. Course From its source, it travels eastwards… Continue reading Key facts about Brahmaputra River
United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
News: UN Secretary General paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights. About UNDOF It was established in 1974 by the United Nations Security Council following the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observation Force
Free Movement Regime
News: In February 2024, the Union Home Ministry had announced the suspension of the Free Movement Regime (FMR) along the Myanmar border. However, the formal notification ending the FMR is yet to be issued. In the meanwhile, new guidelines have been issued to regulate the movement of people along the international border. About Free Movement… Continue reading Free Movement Regime
Kilauea Volcano
News: Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, started erupting again. About Kilauea Volcano Location: Situated on the southeastern part of the Hawaii’s Big Island, as a part of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Volcano Type: It is an active shield volcano, formed by the eruption of highly fluid lava. Features: Kilauea has… Continue reading Kilauea Volcano
UN Internal Justice Council
News: Madan B Lokur, retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, has been appointed as the chairperson of the United Nations Internal Justice Council (IJC) for a four-year term. About UN Internal Justice Council It was established by the UN General assembly to ensure independence, professionalism and accountability in the administration of justice system of… Continue reading UN Internal Justice Council
Cephalopods Explaination
News: Cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, are increasingly recognized for their intelligence. This has sparked calls for humane treatment regulations comparable to those for vertebrates. Cephalopods Explaination About Cephalopods: Cephalopods are a class within the phylum Mollusca, which includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Cephalopods are cold-blooded (ectothermic), meaning their body temperature is regulated… Continue reading Cephalopods Explaination
Key Facts about Greenland
News: US President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by proposing that the United States buy Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity” for national security. Key Facts about Greenland About Greenland Capital: Nuuk Highest Point: Gunnbjorn’s Fjeld Greenland is the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is geographically part of the North American… Continue reading Key Facts about Greenland
