News: Gujarat’s Gir forests have recorded a major conservation success with the successful reintroduction and breeding of the Indian Grey Hornbill. About Indian Grey Hornbill The Indian grey hornbill is a tropical bird found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Ocyceros birostris. Habitat: It prefers dry plains, foothills, and open habitats. Distribution: Among… Continue reading Indian Grey Hornbill
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Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake
News: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake have begun overflowing after heavy rain in Mumbai. About Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake Location: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. They are Mumbai’s smallest potable water-supplying lakes. About Tulsi Lake: It is Mumbai’s smallest man-made reservoir. It is located within the Sanjay Gandhi National… Continue reading Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake
Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme
News: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is strengthening support for sustainable manufacturing through its Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme. About Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme It is a sub scheme under the RAMP Programme. Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Micro, Small… Continue reading Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme
‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme, ‘Viksit UDAN’. About ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme It is a revamped UDAN scheme launched to accelerate regional aviation and support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Budget Outlay: It has a budget outlay of nearly ₹29,000 crore over the next… Continue reading ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
News: The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a Oryza Rufipogon variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Borjuli Wetland Location: The Borjuli wetland is located in Assam. Area: It has spread across an area of 0.41 hectares. Feature: It is known for harbouring a disease- and… Continue reading Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
News: General Dhiraj Seth takes over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff and unveils the ‘VIJAY’ vision aimed at building a technologically advanced and future-ready force. About ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force ‘VIJAY’ is an acronym that defines the key priorities that will guide the Army’s future transformation. The acronym represents… Continue reading ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
Kekaidong River
News: Recently, a juvenile gharial was sighted in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong, which indicates an important sign of improving river health and successful biodiversity conservation efforts in Assam. About Kekaidong River The Kekaidong River flows through the state of Assam. Origin: It originates in the Naga Hills of Nagaland and enters the… Continue reading Kekaidong River
SUMAN Roadmap 2030
News: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister will unveil the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 and the Operational Guidelines on National Ambulance Services (NAS), 2026 during the 16th Conference of the Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW). About SUMAN Roadmap 2030 The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 is a comprehensive national strategy to accelerate progress toward the… Continue reading SUMAN Roadmap 2030
Green Ammonia and Green Urea
News: The Centre has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable agriculture and reducing carbon emissions by unveiling a roadmap to establish Green Urea production in India, backed by a large-scale procurement of Green Ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). About Green Ammonia Green ammonia is ammonia (NH₃) produced using renewable electricity, green… Continue reading Green Ammonia and Green Urea
Thewa Art
News: Thewa art received global attention when Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted Thewa cufflinks to Slovak President Peter Pellegrini during his visit to Slovakia. About Thewa Art Thewa art is an intricate and elegant form of jewellery-making that involves fusing gold onto colored glass to create intricate designs and patterns. Origin: It originated in the Pratapgarh… Continue reading Thewa Art
