News- A team of researchers from Kerala has been awarded the Future Conservationist Award by the Conservation Leadership Programme (CLP) for their project on conserving the Malabar Grey Hornbill. About Malabar Grey Hornbill (Ocyceros griseus) Geographical range– It is endemic to the Western Ghats and associated hills of southern India. Habitat– They are found mainly… Continue reading Malabar Grey Hornbill
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India Skills Accelerator initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) partners with World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch India Skills Accelerator initiative. About India Skills Accelerator initiative It is a national public-private collaboration platform designed to enhance workforce development by addressing skill gaps and encouraging public-private partnerships. It focuses on preparing India’s youth for future job… Continue reading India Skills Accelerator initiative
Bandipur National Park
News: ‘Save Bandipur‘ protest launched as Karnataka thinks of lifting night traffic ban. Bandipur National Park. About Bandipur National Park Location: It is located in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru district (Karnataka) at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Formation: It was established as a sanctuary named Venugopala Wildlife Park in… Continue reading Bandipur National Park
Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
News: The Centre has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY) for the 2025-2026 period with an initial total outlay of Rs 1,600 crore. Modernisation of Command Area Development Water Management M-CADWM. About Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management… Continue reading Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI). About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) PAI is a Multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be used to assess the overall holistic development, performance & progress of panchayats It… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
IUCN Green Status assessments
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently published its first-ever Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo). IUCN Green Status assessments. First Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) The first Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) shows that it is Largely Depleted, while the species remains… Continue reading IUCN Green Status assessments
De-Extinction of Dire Wolf
News: In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully revived the dire wolf, an ancient species that went extinct nearly 12,500 years ago, using cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques by Colossal Biosciences. De-Extinction of Dire Wolf. About De-Extinction De-extinction, also known as resurrection biology or species revivalism, is the process of recreating extinct species or organisms using… Continue reading De-Extinction of Dire Wolf
Small Hive Beetle (SHB)
News: A young scientist from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently identified the presence of the invasive Small Hive Beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, in an apiary located in Amdanga, North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Small Hive Beetle (SHB) About Small Hive Beetle (SHB) SHBs are small, oval-shaped beetles measuring 5–7 mm in… Continue reading Small Hive Beetle (SHB)
ZooWIN Portal
News: The government has introduced a digital platform, ZooWIN, designed to track and manage the real-time availability of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) across the country. About ZooWIN Portal It is a digital platform, designed to track and manage the real-time availability of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) across the country.… Continue reading ZooWIN Portal
Key Facts about Slovakia
News: Slovakia intends to upgrade defence ties with India as Indian President is scheduled to visit the European country. Slovakia. About Slovakia Location: It is a landlocked country in central Europe. Bordering countries: It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the… Continue reading Key Facts about Slovakia
