News: Conservationists have launched Thailand’s first rewilding project by releasing a young Indo-Pacific leopard shark into Maiton Island. About Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark Indo-Pacific leopard sharks are slow-swimming reef sharks. Scientific name: Stegostoma tigrinum Habitat: They live in coastal waters and can be found from the intertidal zone to depths of about 62 metres. They prefer… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark
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Sea of Japan
News: Recently, North Korea fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan disturbing the already sensitive region. About Sea of Japan The Sea of Japan is a marginal sea located in the western Pacific Ocean. Boundaries: It is bounded by Russia and Sakhalin Island in the north, by North Korea in the west, South… Continue reading Sea of Japan
Madras Hedgehog
News: For the first time, the Tamil Nadu forest department has begun a study on Madras Hedgehog at the Theri forests. About Madras Hedgehog The Madras hedgehog is a small-sized insectivorous mammal. It is also called the bare-bellied hedgehog or South Indian hedgehog. Scientific name: Paraechinus nudiventrus Habitat: It lives in arid and semi-arid habitats… Continue reading Madras Hedgehog
Rojava Region
News: Renewed fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces threatens the autonomy of the Rojava region in northeastern Syria. About Rojava Region Rojava region (meaning “West” in Kurdish) refers to a de facto Kurdish autonomous region in northern and northeastern Syria. The region lies along the Euphrates basin and includes major… Continue reading Rojava Region
TomTom Traffic Index 2025
News: As per TomTom Traffic Index 2025, Bengaluru was the second most congested city in the world in 2025. About TomTom Traffic Index 2025 TomTom Traffic Index is an annual analysis of global traffic trends and commuting behavior. Released by: TomTom, an Amsterdam- based company that offers traffic solutions Benchmark: The Index measures congestion levels, average… Continue reading TomTom Traffic Index 2025
PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
News: The PESA Rankings for 2024-25 were released, showing Maharashtra first, Madhya Pradesh second and Himachal Pradesh third among PESA States. About PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25 The PESA Rankings of the States for 2024-25 assess how well States have implemented the PESA Act in the Fifth Schedule Areas. Released by: It is… Continue reading PESA Rankings of States for Year 2024-25
Fishing Cat
News: The fishing cat is in the news due to rapid wetland destruction and increasing concern over its declining population across floodplains and deltas. About Fishing Cat The fishing cat is a medium-sized wild cat that is strongly adapted to wetland and aquatic environments. Scientific Name: Its scientific name is Prionailurus viverrinus. Habitat: The fishing… Continue reading Fishing Cat
PANCHAM Chatbot
News: Recently, PANCHAM Chatbot was launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the occasion of 77th Republic day. About PANCHAM Chatbot PANCHAM stands for Panchayat Assistance & Messaging Chatbot. About: It is an AI digital chatbot designed to help village panchayats access government schemes, official data, and important updates easily. Launched by: Ministry of Panchayati… Continue reading PANCHAM Chatbot
Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid tributes to Lala Lajpat Rai on his birth anniversary and remembered his life of sacrifice. About Lala Lajpat Rai Lala Lajpat Rai was an Indian revolutionary, politician, and author, popularly known as Punjab Kesari and a member of the Lal–Bal–Pal trio. Birth: He was born on 28… Continue reading Punjab Kesari Lala Lajpat Rai
Bactrian Camel
News: This year, two Bactrian camels named Galwan and Nubra marched on Kartavya Path in the Republic Day Parade. About Bactrian Camel The Bactrian camel is a double-humped camel scientifically known as Camelus bactrianus. Naming: The name “Bactrian” comes from the ancient region of Bactria, located between present-day Afghanistan, Iran and Kazakhstan Distribution Globally: It… Continue reading Bactrian Camel
