News: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue efforts as rising Ganga and Ramganga waters flood villages in Uttar Pradesh. About Ramganga River The Ramganga River is an important river of northern India. Origin: It originates from Doodhatoli ranges in the district of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Main source: Its main source is the glaciers… Continue reading Ramganga River
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Scope of Police Custody under BNSS
News: Supreme Court rules that Section 187(2) of the BNSS expands the scope of Police Custody under BNSS. About Scope of Police Custody under BNSS The Supreme Court held that Section 187(2) of BNSS enlarges the window during which police custody may be sought. Case name: The case was the State of Andhra Pradesh vs… Continue reading Scope of Police Custody under BNSS
About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
News: Bombay Natural History Society sterilizes over 2,950 Dogs to Protect Black-Necked Cranes and Wildlife in areas of Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar, Ladakh. About Hanle Wetland It is a thriving high-altitude wetland oasis in the cold desert of Ladakh. Location: It is located in Hanle village in Ladakh, near the border with China. Hanle… Continue reading About Hanle Wetland and Tso Kar
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
News: The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP). About Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) was rolled out on 07th April 2016 as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
Black-necked Crane
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilized more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Black-necked Crane Aspects Details About The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and remote parts of India and Bhutan.… Continue reading Black-necked Crane
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilised more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established in: 1987 Area: It covers an area of almost 1,600… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Asian Elephant
News: World Elephant Day is observed annually on 12 August, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to conserve Asian elephants and their habitats. About Asian Elephant The Asian elephants are the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. Habitat: Asian elephants inhabit grasslands, scrublands, evergreen forests and deciduous forests. In India, their habitat ranges from… Continue reading Asian Elephant
Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)
News: The Government has proposed a ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme in the Union Budget 2026–27 to strengthen domestic container production. About Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) is a targeted initiative to build a competitive domestic container manufacturing industry through financial and institutional support. Ministry involved: The scheme is associated… Continue reading Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)
Zanskar Range
News: A new study found that glaciers in the Zanskar region of Ladakh are moving more slowly than they did 30 years ago. About Zanskar Range The Zanskar Range is an important Trans-Himalayan mountain range in Ladakh. Location: The range is located mainly in the Kargil and Leh regions of Ladakh, with extension towards Himachal… Continue reading Zanskar Range
NGOPV Shruti
News: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), ‘Shruti’ was launched marking a significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding About NGOPV Shruti Yard 3037 (Shruti) is the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) of the four NGOPVs to be constructed as part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship Yard 3039 (Sanghmitra) was the first… Continue reading NGOPV Shruti
