News: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has rejected the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to conduct soapstone mining near the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. About National Board for Wildlife It is a Statutory body constituted by the Central Government under Section 5 A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA). It is worth noting that the Wildlife… Continue reading National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
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Coffee Production in India
News: According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India has emerged as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million recorded in 2020-21. About Coffee production in India The historical origin of India’s coffee production can be traced to 1600AD when Baba Budan, a… Continue reading Coffee Production in India
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Kalaburagi district administration, in collaboration with the Forest Department, is persuading residents living inside Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary to relocate from the ecologically fragile area. About Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary It is in the Chincholi taluk of Kalaburagi district of Karnataka. The sanctuary was established in 2011, and it holds the distinction of being the first… Continue reading Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary
Palamau Tiger Reserve
News: The Jharkhand Forest Department has initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison (also Known as Gaur) at Palamau Tiger Reserve. About Palamau Tiger Reserve Palamau Tiger Reserve is in the western part of the Chotanagpur plateau, and it is the only tiger reserve in the state of Jharkhand. The tiger reserve… Continue reading Palamau Tiger Reserve
Bharathapuzha River
News: Recently, a family of four drowned in the Bharathapuzha River. About Bharathapuzha River Length of the river– 209 km It is the second-longest river in Kerala, after the Periyar River. It is considered as the Nile of kerela and is also known as Nila, Ponnani, Kuttippuram . Course and Origin– The river rises in… Continue reading Bharathapuzha River
Lake Naivasha
News: Kenya’s renowned Lake Naivasha is being severely affected by the spread of water hyacinth, which has overtaken significant portions of the lake. About Lake Naivasha It is a shallow freshwater lake situated in Kenya’s southern Rift Valley. It is designated as the Ramsar site. It is of relatively recent geological origin and is surrounded… Continue reading Lake Naivasha
Lokpal of India
News: The Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India was held for the first time on 16th January at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi in the august presence of the Chief Justice of India, Shri Justice Sanjiv Khanna. About Lokpal The Lokpal is a statutory body established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. Its primary… Continue reading Lokpal of India
Konark Sun Temple
News: Recently, Singapore’s President visited the world heritage site of Sun Temple at Konark. About Konark Sun Temple The temple was built by King Narasimha Deva I of the Ganga Dynasty in the 13th century as a tribute to the Sun God. It represents the architectural brilliance of the Kalinga temple architecture. The Sun… Continue reading Konark Sun Temple
Global Risks Report 2025
News: Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the 20th edition of the Global Risks Report. Key findings of the Report The report has considered various risks like geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological domains that threaten global stability and progress. These risks are assessed over both short-term (1-2 years) and long-term (10 years) horizons. … Continue reading Global Risks Report 2025
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 Report
News: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its flagship World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 (WESO Trends) Report. Key findings of the Report Global unemployment stood steady at 5 percent in 2024. Young people continue to face a much higher unemployment rate of around 12.6 per cent. Key challenges facing the labour market… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 Report
