News: The Madhya Pradesh government has officially notified the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. Ratapani is now the state’s eighth tiger reserve. Ratapani Tiger Reserve About Ratapani Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges across Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. Origin: It was first declared a wildlife… Continue reading Ratapani Tiger Reserve
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PRAGATI Platform
News: A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. About PRAGATI Platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015. It is a multipurpose and multi-modal platform designed to address public grievances. It also monitors and reviews key… Continue reading PRAGATI Platform
Windfall tax
News: The government recently removed the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil and exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel after a decline in international oil prices. About Windfall tax Windfall tax is a tax imposed by governments on companies that have earned unexpectedly high profits due to favorable market conditions,… Continue reading Windfall tax
UGC approves flexible degree option
News: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced flexible options for undergraduate degree completion. It enables students to either speed up or extend their program duration. As per the new guidelines, Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) can offer two options: the Accelerated Degree Programmes (ADP) and the Extended Degree Programmes (EDP). Undergraduate students can choose an… Continue reading UGC approves flexible degree option
Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
News: A tiger from Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh’s Mandla district was spotted 400 km away in Achanakmar Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh. About Achanakmar Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1975 and was declared a tiger reserve in 2009. It is part of the… Continue reading Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Red-breasted Flycatcher
News: The Red-Breasted Flycatcher, a migratory bird from Eastern Europe, was recently spotted at Ameenpur Lake in Hyderabad. About Red-breasted Flycatcher 1. Scientific name-Ficedula parva 2. It is a small (11-12 cm) passerine bird in the Old World flycatcher family. 3. It can be found occasionally feeding on figs (banyan, peepal) in our urban gardens. 4.… Continue reading Red-breasted Flycatcher
Exercise CINBAX
News: The 1st edition of Joint Table Top Exercise, CINBAX commenced at Foreign Training Node, Pune. About Exercise CINBAX It is conducted between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army. The Cambodian Army contingent will comprise 20 personnel and the Indian Army contingent is also comprising 20 personnel from an Infantry Brigade. It is a… Continue reading Exercise CINBAX
Ajmer Sharif and Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
News: An Ajmer court recently accepted a petition by the Hindu Sena, which claims that a Shiva temple lies beneath the Ajmer Sharif dargah. About Ajmer Sharif It is the shrine of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, the revered Sufi saint from Persia. The shrine was built by Mughal King Humayun. The white marble dome of Chishti’s… Continue reading Ajmer Sharif and Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti
Cyclone Fengal
News: A depression in the southwest Bay of Bengal has grown into a deep depression and may soon become Cyclone Fengal. Cyclones Cyclones are a fast inward air movement around a low-pressure area. In the Northern Hemisphere, the air circulates anticlockwise, while in the Southern Hemisphere, it moves clockwise. Cyclones are typically associated with intense… Continue reading Cyclone Fengal
Asiatic Lion
News: A study reveals Asiatic Lions in Gujarat coexist with humans through mutual adaptation, legal protection, economic incentives among others. About Asiatic Lion 1. The Asiatic Lion, also called the Persian Lion or Indian Lion, is a subspecies of Panthera leo leo found only in India. 2. Habitat– They are confined to the Gir National… Continue reading Asiatic Lion
