News: A viral video of thousands of litres of milk poured into the Narmada River during a ritual has sparked outrage, renewing debate on faith, environment, and resource use. About Narmada River The Narmada is the fifth largest west-flowing river of peninsular India. It is also known by other names such as Rewa, Amarja, Mekalkanya,… Continue reading Narmada River
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Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
News: India has firmly opposed the creation of a “two-tier” system of permanent membership in a reformed UNSC and express support for a compromise proposal by the G4 group. About Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms About Two-Tier UNSC Reform The United Nations recently proposed a two-tier permanent membership level in the… Continue reading Two-Tier UNSC Reform and G4 Proposal on UNSC Reforms
Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
News: In a landmark ruling for wildlife law enforcement in India, a New Delhi court has convicted a Jaipur art gallery owner for attempting to illegally export Shahtoosh shawls made from the hair of the Tibetan Antelope. About Tibetan Antelope The Tibetan antelope, also known as ‘chiru’, is a small, unique species related to goats… Continue reading Tibetan Antelope (Pantholops hodgsonii)
Right to Vote in India
News : The Supreme Court highlighted the constitutional and sentimental value of voting while hearing appeals of lakhs of excluded voters in West Bengal. About Right to Vote in India The right to vote in India is a statutory right created and regulated by law, not a fundamental right. Constitutional and Legal Provisions on Voting:… Continue reading Right to Vote in India
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
News: The government has notified Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 crore corpus to mobilise capital and strengthen the startup ecosystem. About Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 It is a government-backed fund with ₹10,000 crore corpus to mobilize venture and growth capital for startups. Ministry: It is under the Ministry of Commerce… Continue reading Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
Raimona National Park
News: A new gecko species Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis was discovered near Raimona National Park, highlighting its rich biodiversity and research potential. About Raimona National Park Raimona National Park is a critical conservation area and part of the Eastern Himalayan foothills biodiversity hotspot. Location: The park is located in the Gossaigaon subdivision of Kokrajhar district in the… Continue reading Raimona National Park
Veli-Akkulam Estuary
News: The Veli–Akkulam estuary is gradually degrading as invasive species, pollution, urban runoff, and encroachment are disrupting its food web and reducing native biodiversity. About Veli–Akkulam estuary Location: The Veli–Akkulam Estuary is located on the Thiruvananthapuram coast, Kerala. It is a small, shallow, and bar-built estuary that forms part of the Kerala backwater system, adjoining… Continue reading Veli-Akkulam Estuary
Balikatan Combat Exercise
News: Japan will deploy combat units to participate in the Balikatan exercises for the first time, marking a historic shift in its security engagement with Southeast Asia. About Balikatan Combat Exercise It is the largest bilateral military exercise conducted between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the U.S.A. It is also known as “shoulder-to-shoulder,”… Continue reading Balikatan Combat Exercise
POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
News: The Poshan Tracker Application is monitoring over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly nine crore beneficiaries under the POSHAN Abhiyaan. About POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application POSHAN Abhiyaan is a flagship, multi-ministerial mission to improve nutritional outcomes across the country. Launch Year: It was launched on March 8, 2018. Aim: It aims to… Continue reading POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
Hib Disease
News: Hib, a once-controlled childhood illness, is re-emerging in the United States due to declining childhood Hib vaccination rates, weakening community protection. About Hib Disease Hib stands for Haemophilus influenzae type b, and it is a deadly bacterial infection that previously caused widespread illness and death among young children. Caused by: The disease is caused… Continue reading Hib Disease
