India–New Zealand FTA

News: India and New Zealand concluded discussions on a free trade agreement to provide tariff-free access, attract investments, and expand bilateral trade. About India–New Zealand FTA The India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement is India’s second bilateral trade agreement in the Oceania region after the India–Australia FTA. Key Takeaways of India–New Zealand FTA Tariff Elimination: The… Continue reading India–New Zealand FTA

Raccoon Roundworm

News: Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries, with Germany at the epicentre. About Raccoon Roundworm It is a parasitic worm found in raccoon intestinal tract.  Scientific name:Baylisascaris procyconis, (family Ascarididae) Affected Region: It affects raccoon populations in parts of North… Continue reading Raccoon Roundworm

Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

News: Forest authorities arrested 53 persons for attempting to encroach upon protected land within the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh. About Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve The Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is located in the Chhattisgarh. The reserve includes the Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary and the Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary along with parts of Tourenga, Mainpur, Indagaon, Kulhadighat, Dhawalpur, and… Continue reading Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve

Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)

News: The US Army plans to deploy the Dark Eagle LRHW on a mobile, land-based platform, while the US Navy will field its Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) version for launch from surface ships and submarines. About Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) The Dark Eagle is a long-range hypersonic missile system developed by U.S.A.  It… Continue reading Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)

Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

News: A tiger attacked a woman in the Dharmapur Range of Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary in Bahraich, according to forest officials. About Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Upper Gangetic plain, falling in the Terai region of Bahraich district in Uttar Pradesh. Establishment: It was established in 1975.… Continue reading Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary

Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)

News: The Union Home Minister chaired a meeting to constitute a statutory Bureau of Port Security to strengthen port and vessel security. About Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) The Bureau of Port Security is a dedicated body proposed to strengthen security oversight of ports, ships, and maritime infrastructure. Legal status: The Bureau of Port Security… Continue reading Bureau of Port Security (BoPS)

Kosi River

News: The Bheja–Bakaur Kosi Bridge project is nearing completion to improve connectivity in flood-affected regions of Madhubani and Supaul in Bihar. About Kosi River Origins: The Kosi River is formed by the confluence of the Sun Kosi, Arun Kosi, and Tamur Kosi, originating in the Himalayan regions of Nepal and Tibet, and enters India in… Continue reading Kosi River

LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 Mission

News: In a significant commercial milestone, ISRO’s LVM3-M6 rocket is set to launch a communication satellite for the US-based firm AST SpaceMobile. About LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 Mission LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 is a dedicated commercial mission of ISRO’s LVM3 launch vehicle. The mission will launch the BlueBird Block-2 communication satellite of AST SpaceMobile, USA.… Continue reading LVM3-M6 / BlueBird Block-2 Mission

Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Amulya’

News: Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship ‘Amulya’ Fast Patrol Vessels was commissioned in Goa. About Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Amulya’ ICG Ship Amulya is a new-generation Fast Patrol Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard. Naming: The name Amulya means “priceless” and reflects India’s defence self-reliance under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and Make-in-India initiatives. The vessel will be based… Continue reading Fast Patrol Vessel ‘Amulya’

Erivan Anomalous Blue Butterfly

News: Armenia has revealed the official logo for the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the Convention on Biological Diversity, featuring the Erivan Anomalous Blue Butterfly at its centre. About Erivan Anomalous Blue Butterfly It is a butterfly species belonging to the family Lycaenidae and the genus Polyommatus. The species is endemic to Southern… Continue reading Erivan Anomalous Blue Butterfly

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