News: Camera traps used during the tiger census in Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary have recorded diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, wild boars and peafowl, highlighting the need for habitat conservation. About Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is a wildlife sanctuary located in Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is officially known as the Sri Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary.… Continue reading Lankamala Wildlife Sanctuary
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Atacama Desert
News: Indian researchers have identified geological sites in Tamil Nadu and Chile’s Atacama Desert that share mineralogical and environmental characteristics with Mars. About Atacama Desert Location: The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile, near the borders of Peru, Bolivia and Argentina in South America. It stretches along the Pacific coast for about 1,000 km,… Continue reading Atacama Desert
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A rare sighting of Phayre’s Leaf Monkeys has been captured on camera at Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary in South Tripura. About Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary The Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tripura. It is bounded by the international border with Bangladesh on both its eastern and western sides. Established in: It was established in 1988.… Continue reading Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary
Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
News: Recently, India has added Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel to the List of Wetlands of International Importance. About Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) Sukhna Wetland is located at the edge of the city of Chandigarh and at the base of the Outer Himalayas. It is a peri-urban reservoir that plays an important role in regulating… Continue reading Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh)
Sauj Jheel (UP)
News: India’s Ramsar site tally has reached 103 with the addition of Sukhna Wetland (Chandigarh) and Sauj Jheel (UP). About Sauj Jheel (UP) Location: Sauj Jheel is located in Mainpuri district of Uttar Pradesh. With this, Mainpuri got the distinction of the only district in the country with two Ramsar sites, the other being theSaman… Continue reading Sauj Jheel (UP)
Bekal Fort
News: HAL, NCF and ASI signed an MoA for undertaking heritage conservation and development works at three prominent heritage sites- Hampi in Karnataka, the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and Bekal Fort in Kerala. About Bekal Fort Location: The Bekal Fort is located in Kasargod district, Kerala. It is the largest fort in Kerala.… Continue reading Bekal Fort
Katchatheevu Island
News: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said India had acknowledged Katchatheevu as part of Sri Lanka before the Supreme Court. About Katchatheevu Island Location: Katchatheevu is a small, uninhabited island located in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka. It lies 33 km northeast of Rameswaram and 62 km southwest of Jaffna. Geographical Features: Formation:… Continue reading Katchatheevu Island
Nameri Tiger Reserve and Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) Framework
News: Nameri Tiger Reserve in Assam has received CA|TS Approved status after meeting the required standards for tiger conservation and protected area management. About Nameri Tiger Reserve Location: The Nameri Tiger Reserve is located in the northern part of Sonitpur district, Assam. Borders: It shares its northern boundary with Pakke Tiger Reserve and Doimara Reserve… Continue reading Nameri Tiger Reserve and Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) Framework
Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
News: Two cheetahs, Vyom and Neera, were released in the reserve on October 7, 2026, expanding the cheetah conservation project in Madhya Pradesh. About Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve The Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve is the largest tiger reserve in Madhya Pradesh. It is spread across Sagar, Damoh, and Narsinghpur districts of Madhya Pradesh. It covers parts… Continue reading Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve
Key Facts about Ghana
News: Ghana’s Cabinet has recently approved a decision to seek membership of BRICS and the country will now formally apply to join the grouping. Key Facts about Ghana Ghana is a country of western Africa. It is situated on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea and the Atlantic Ocean. Borders: It is bordered to… Continue reading Key Facts about Ghana
