News: Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary is the only wildlife sanctuary in the country dedicated entirely to the Indian grey wolf. About Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary It is India’s first and only sanctuary dedicated solely to the Indian grey wolf (Canis lupus pallipes). Location: It is located in Mahuadanr valley in Latehar district of Jharkhand. It lies within the Chhota… Continue reading Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
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Exercise MILAN 2026
News: India will host Exercise MILAN 2026 scheduled to be conducted from 19 to 25 February 2026. About Exercise MILAN 2026 It is a biennial multinational naval exercise conducted by the Indian Navy. Location of 2026 edition: Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh History: It was launched in 1995 at Port Blair with participation from four navies. Later, it evolved… Continue reading Exercise MILAN 2026
Bhavani Island
News: The Andhra Pradesh tourism department had closed Bhavani Island due to repeated floods at the Prakasam Barrage on the Krishna River. About Bhavani Island Location: Bhavani Island is situated in the midst of the Krishna River, at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. It is located at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage. It is considered as one… Continue reading Bhavani Island
Exercise “Trishul”
News: Exercise Trishul (TSE-2025) begins as a large tri-services drill led by the Navy across Rajasthan–Gujarat and the northern Arabian Sea. About Exercise “Trishul” Exercise Trishul is a major tri-services exercise to test and demonstrate joint capabilities across land, air, sea, cyber, and space. Aim: The exercise aims to validate joint operational procedures, enhance interoperability,… Continue reading Exercise “Trishul”
Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex
News: Conservationists in Assam are pushing Ramsar recognition for the Rowmari–Donduwa wetlands after very high waterbird counts. About Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex It is an interconnected floodplain–marsh system comprising Rowmari Beel and Donduwa Beel. Location: It is located in the Nagaon district of Assam. Size: It cover about 2.5–3 sq. km. As a connectivity corridor: It… Continue reading Rowmari–Donduwa Wetland Complex
GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
News: ISRO launched the Indian Navy’s GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from Sriharikota using LVM3, successfully inserting it into geosynchronous transfer orbit. About GSAT-7R (CMS-03) GSAT-7R is an indigenously designed advanced communication satellite for the Indian Navy. Developed by: It is developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Operate by: It is operated by the Indian Navy.… Continue reading GSAT-7R (CMS-03)
UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
News: Prime Minister has congratulated Lucknow after UNESCO has named it a Creative City of Gastronomy, recognising its famous and diverse food heritage. About UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) The UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) is a project of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Launch and Objective: It was launched in… Continue reading UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN)
Muthuramalinga Thevar
News: Vice President of India paid respects to Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Thevar at his memorial on his 118th birth anniversary and 63rd Guru Pooja at Pasumpon village in Ramanathapuram district. About Muthuramalinga Thevar Birth: He was born on 30 October 1908 in Pasumpon village, Ramnad district, Tamil Nadu. Political career and associations He was initially associated… Continue reading Muthuramalinga Thevar
Bordetella Holmesii
News: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh reported a sharp rise of pertussis-like infections by Bordetella holmesii in north India, based on 2019–2023 surveillance. About Bordetella Holmesii Bordetella holmesii is a Gram-negative coccobacillus, strictly aerobic and slow-growing organism. First identified: It was first identified as a distinct species in 1995. Diseases… Continue reading Bordetella Holmesii
Marine Fisheries Census 2025
News: Marine Fisheries Census 2025 advances with digital geo referenced supervision and web dashboards after workshops and a national meet at CMFRI Kochi. About Marine Fisheries Census 2025 It is the 5th edition of India’s national marine fisheries census. Ministry involved: Ministry ofFisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Funded by: It is fully funded by the… Continue reading Marine Fisheries Census 2025
