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Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault

News: Chinese geologists have warned that the under-construction Medog Hydropower Project is being built above the active Paizhen Fault, raising structural safety concerns. About Medog Dam Medog Hydropower Project is a planned 60,000-MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project on the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) River. Location: It is located in Medog County, Tibet, near the Great Bend of the Yarlung Tsangpo… Continue reading Medog Dam and Paizhen Fault

Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)

News: Scientists have identified and genetically characterised Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) in India for the first time, raising concerns for captive parrots and conservation. About Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is an enveloped single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Orthobornavirus in the family Bornaviridae. Target Species: It infects parrots and other psittacine birds… Continue reading Parrot Bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)

Mojari Craft

News: The Centre has granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag to Jodhpur’s nearly 200-year-old Mojari craft, giving it official recognition and better global branding. About Mojari Craft Mojari is a traditional handcrafted leather footwear of Jodhpur that has now received a Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Origins: Traditional Community: The Mojari craft is closely associated with the… Continue reading Mojari Craft

World Intangible Investment Report 2026

News: The World Intangible Investment Report 2026 highlighted that India recorded the fastest growth in intangible investment among the world’s 15 largest economies. About World Intangible Investment Report 2026 The World Intangible Investment Report presents annual and quarterly statistics on intangible investment across 29 economies and highlights global trends in knowledge-based investments. Published by: The report is… Continue reading World Intangible Investment Report 2026

About Global Liveability Index 2026

News: The Global Liveability Index 2026 was recently released, ranking cities worldwide on different urban liveability and quality of life indicators. About Global Liveability Index 2026 The Global Liveability Index evaluates living conditions across cities and serves as a global benchmark for urban liveability, resilience, and quality of life. Published by: It is published by… Continue reading About Global Liveability Index 2026

Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to New Zealand

News: India and New Zealand announced the India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership and adopted the Roadmap to 2030during the Prime Minister’s visit. About Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to New Zealand (2026) Strategic Partnership: On 11 July 2026, the Prime Ministers of India and New Zealand met in Auckland and announced the India–New Zealand Strategic Partnership. Key… Continue reading Key Highlights of PM’s Visit to New Zealand

Wild Water Buffalo 

News: The Governing Body of National CAMPA approved four major wildlife and forestry conservation projects focusing on River Dolphins, Snow Leopards, Indian Rhinoceros, and Wild Water Buffalo to boost species population monitoring and habitat protection across India. About Wild Water Buffalo  About: It is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.… Continue reading Wild Water Buffalo 

Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

News: The Tamil Nadu government has locked and sealed 42 illegal resorts and farmhouses operating without permission in the eco-sensitive zone of the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve.  About Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in Erode District, Tamil Nadu. It was declared as the 41st Tiger Reserve in the Country and 4th Tiger Reserve in… Continue reading Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve

World Commission on Protected Areas

News: A member of the World Commission on Protected Areas claim that the Indian government is “rubber-stamping” infrastructure projects without evaluating how they ruin the biodiversity values of specific protected sites.  About World Commission on Protected Areas It is one of six technical commissions of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) It is… Continue reading World Commission on Protected Areas

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