News: A 15-year-old girl from Kerala, missing near Manikyadhara Falls, was found dead 500 m below the watchtower after a drone search. About Manikya Dhara Falls Location: It is situated in the dense forest of Baba Budangiri hills in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. Other names: It is locally called Nellikayi Theertha, while Manikyadhara means “stream… Continue reading Manikya Dhara Falls
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Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the southern elephant seal from Least Concern to Vulnerable on its Red List. About Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) The southern elephant seal is one of two species of elephant seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Mirounga leonina and they belong to the Phocidae family or… Continue reading Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus Gazella)
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the Antarctic fur seal from Least Concern to Endangered due to a sharp population decline. About Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) They are one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus. They are the smallest of the Antarctic seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Arctocephalus… Continue reading Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus Gazella)
Xingu River
News: Thousands of Indigenous people gathered during the Free Land Camp to oppose a large gold mining project along the Xingu River, which they believe threatens both their livelihoods and the fragile Amazon ecosystem About Xingu River Location: It is located in the state of Para in northern Brazil. Origin: It rises from the Mato Grosso… Continue reading Xingu River
Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
News: Recently, Reserve Bank of India proposed removing due diligence for MSMEs onboarding on TReDS to promote ease of doing business. About Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) It is an electronic platform that facilitates financing or discounting of MSME trade receivables through multiple financiers. Launched by: It was launched by the Reserve Bank of India.… Continue reading Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
Caribou
News: A recent study highlights that declining lichen and increasing snow depth can significantly reduce winter survival of caribou populations in the Arctic. About Caribou Caribou are large herbivorous ungulates adapted to Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. They are also called ‘Reindeer’ in Eurasia. Scientific Name: Rangifer tarandus Habitat: Caribou thrive in polar and Arctic regions.… Continue reading Caribou
Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)
News: Emperor penguin and Antarctic fur seal have been uplisted to Endangered category in International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List due to climate change impacts. About Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri) Emperor penguin is the largest penguin species that survives and breeds in extreme Antarctic winter conditions. Scientific name: Aptenodytes forsteri. Habitat: They depend on… Continue reading Emperor Penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri)
‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
News: A 250-member youth delegation from Jammu and Kashmir called on Vice President at Uprashtrapati Bhavan under ‘Watan Ko Jano’ programme. About ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme is an exposure and cultural integration programme for youth from Jammu & Kashmir. Implementing Agencies: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Government of Jammu and… Continue reading ‘Watan Ko Jano’ Programme
Operation Dhahabu Blitz
News: DRI Mumbai busts gold smuggling syndicate in Op Dhahabu Blitz; seizing approx. 30 kg gold worth ₹38 crore. About Operation Dhahabu Blitz It is an enforcement operation carried out to crack down on gold smuggling networks into India. Naming: Gold is called ‘Dhahabu’ in Swahili language. Organized by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Aim:… Continue reading Operation Dhahabu Blitz
Lohit River
News: Recently, the cabinet approved the investment Proposal for the construction of the 1200 MW Kalai-II Hydro Electric Project in Anjaw District of Arunachal Pradesh. About Lohit River About: It is a perennial river which flows through Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. Origin: It originates in the Zayal Chu range in eastern Tibet. Course of river:… Continue reading Lohit River
