Over 1 million migratory birds to flock to Chilika this year too

News:The Chilika Development Authority(CDA) has said that it expects over 1 million migratory birds to flock to Chilika lake in 2020. Facts: About Chilika lake: Chilika lake is the Asia’s largest brackish water lake.It is located at the Daya River flowing into the Bay of Bengal. The lake is also the second largest coastal lagoon… Continue reading Over 1 million migratory birds to flock to Chilika this year too

Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow

News:The Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) will undertake scientific conservation of Bibi Ka Maqbara located in Aurangabad,Maharashtra. Facts: About Bibi Ka Maqbara: Bibi ka Maqbara is a famous 17th century Mughal-era monument in the city of Aurangabad,Maharashtra. The maqbara was commissioned in 1660 by Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in the memory of his first and chief wife… Continue reading Marble domes of Aurangabad’s Bibi Ka Maqbara to get new glow

Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region

News:Recently, Al-Shabaab has attacked a military base used by the United States of America(USA) and Kenyan forces in Kenya’s coastal Lamu region. Facts: About Lamu Region: Lamu Island is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.It is situated in the Indian Ocean in the East of Kenya. Lamu was a trading post for the sultanate of Oman… Continue reading Al-Shabaab attacks US-Kenya military base in Lamu Region

Pune to host fifth edition of global Drosophila conference

News:The fifth edition of the Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference (APDRC5) is being held at Pune,Maharashtra. Facts: About the Conference: The Asia Pacific Drosophila Research Conference is a biennial conference. It is being organised in India for the first time by the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research(IISER). The conference aims to promote the… Continue reading Pune to host fifth edition of global Drosophila conference

Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes

News:The Mizoram government is organising Zo Kutpui (festival) in at least 10 states across India and countries such as US, Myanmar and Bangladesh. Facts: About Zo Kutpui Festival: The Zo Kutpui festival aims to unify and strengthen the brotherhood among various Mizo tribes living in different parts of the world. The first edition of the… Continue reading Mizoram govt to organise Zo Kutpui to unify Mizo tribes

New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth

News: ISRO is planning to launch Indian Data Relay Satellite System Facts: About Indian Data Relay Satellite System It is a set of satellites that will track, send and receive information from other Indian satellites Significance: track and be constantly in touch with Indian satellites, particularly those in low-earth orbits useful in monitoring launches Help… Continue reading New data relay satellites to keep Gaganyaan crew in touch with Earth

Great Indian Bustard

News: Conservation efforts are having a positive impact on Great Indian Bustard population in India Facts: Conservation Efforts in India Bustard Recovery Programme: Initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in 2015, it is a programme for Great Indian Bustard, Lesser Florican and Bengal Florican. It recommends:  linking local livelihoods with bustard… Continue reading Great Indian Bustard

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GS – 2 A case for including Tulu in the eight schedule Placing all deserving languages on an equal footing will promote social inclusion and national solidarity State can regulate minority institutions: SC The Supreme Court on Monday held that the state is well within its rights to introduce a regulatory regime in the “national… Continue reading Must Read News Articles I 7th January 2020

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