Knolls Archive of Day 19th of February 2025
Rarest of Rare Doctrine
News: Recently, two separate murder cases resulted in contrasting verdicts, shedding light on how Indian courts interpret and apply the ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine while awarding the death penalty. About Rarest of Rare Doctrine 1. The Doctrine of Rarest of Rare is a principle adopted in India to guide courts in deciding between the death… Continue reading Rarest of Rare Doctrine
NAKSHA Pilot Project
News: Recently, the National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) was launched. About National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Pilot Project It is a pilot project fully funded by the Government of India. Implemented by: Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development. It aims to create and update land records… Continue reading NAKSHA Pilot Project
White-Winged Ducks
News: A rare pair of white-winged ducks was recently spotted in Assam’s Dehing Patkai National Park. About Rare White-Winged Ducks The white-winged duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is also known as Deo Hanh. It is a rare and endangered species primarily found in the dense forests of South and Southeast Asia. This elusive bird is the state… Continue reading White-Winged Ducks
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
News: A recent faunal survey conducted by the Forest Department in Kerala’s Parambikulam Tiger Reserve has added 15 new species to its biodiversity records. About Parambikulam Tiger Reserve Parambikulam Tiger Reserve is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. It spread across approximately 643.66 sq km. It is one of the… Continue reading Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
Earthquake Swarm
News: Earthquake swarms are in the news due to a recent spate of seismic activity on the Greek island of Santorini and surrounding areas. About Earthquake Swarm An earthquake swarm is a sequence of many small to moderate earthquakes occurring in a localized area over a short period of time, without a single, large “mainshock”… Continue reading Earthquake Swarm
