Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

News: The Wildlife Institute of India-Dehradun is preparing to execute India’s first Fishing Cat Collaring Project at Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary. About Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary Location– It is part of the Godavari estuary, where the Coringa River merges with the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh’s Kakinada district. Between this area and the sea ” Hope… Continue reading Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary

Biodiversity Credit Explaination

News: A study published in the journal ‘Proceedings of the Royal Society B’ highlights major uncertainties in the functioning of the biodiversity credit markets. Biodiversity Credit Explaination About Biodiversity Credit  Definition: World Economic Forum defines Biodiversity Credits as verifiable, quantifiable and tradeable financial instrument that rewards positive nature and biodiversity outcomes through the creation and… Continue reading Biodiversity Credit Explaination

National Rainfed Area Authority

News: The National Rainfed Area Authority, in collaboration with other agencies, organised a workshop to stimulate discussions and policy discourse on rainfed areas.  About National Rainfed Area Authority  It was established in 2006 as an expert body to provide knowledge input regarding systemic upgradation and management of the country’s dry land and rainfed agriculture.  Mission:… Continue reading National Rainfed Area Authority

RBI’s Committee for ethical use of AI in financial sector

News: The Reserve Bank of India has set up a committee to develop a Framework for Responsible and Ethical enactment of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector.  About the Committee   Members: The committee comprises of 8 members and is headed by Dr Pushpak Bhattacharyya.  Objectives:  To assess the current level of adoption of… Continue reading RBI’s Committee for ethical use of AI in financial sector

UN Convention against Cybercrime

News: The UN General Assembly recently adopted the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime. UN Convention against Cybercrime About UN Convention against Cybercrime It is a landmark global agreement adopted by 193 UN member states. Its goal is to strengthen international cooperation in the fight against cybercrime and protect societies from digital threats. The treaty will… Continue reading UN Convention against Cybercrime

Sea Otters

News: A new study reveals that sea otters at the Elkhorn Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve in California are consuming thousands of green crabs. This behavior plays a crucial role in preserving the ecosystem along the West Coast of the United States. About Sea Otters Scientific Name: Enhydra lutris They are aquatic members of the… Continue reading Sea Otters

Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24

News: National Statistics Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has released the Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises for 2023-24 for the reference period October 2023- September 2024.  About ASUSE 2023-24  Primary Objective: To evaluate various economic and operational characteristics of unincorporated non-agricultural establishments.  Geographical Coverage: Covers the rural and urban areas of… Continue reading Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises 2023-24

1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress

News: The 100th Anniversary of the historic 1924 Belagavi Session is being celebrated in Belagavi, Karnataka.  About the Belagavi Session  It was the 39th session of the INC which took place on December 26-27, 1924, in Belagavi, Karnataka.  The session was presided over by Mahatma Gandhi, marking the only time he served as the Congress… Continue reading 1924 Belagavi Session of Indian National Congress

Key facts about Brahmaputra River

News: China has approved the construction of world’s largest dam, costing US$ 137 billion, on the Brahmaputra River in Tibet close to the Indian border.  About Brahmaputra River  It is a transboundary river in India, originating from the Chemayungdung glacier of the Kailash range near the Mansarovar lake.  Course  From its source, it travels eastwards… Continue reading Key facts about Brahmaputra River

United Nations Disengagement Observation Force

News: UN Secretary General paid tributes to Brigadier General Amitabh Jha of India, who died serving as the Deputy Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observation Force (UNDOF) in Golan Heights.  About UNDOF   It was established in 1974 by the United Nations Security Council following the Disengagement of Forces Agreement between Israel and… Continue reading United Nations Disengagement Observation Force

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