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All about Protected Area Networks-National Parks, Wildlife sanctuaries, Biosphere reserves and more.
We have just the article to bring you clarity on national parks, biosphere reserves and more.
[Eco 101] Basics of India’s National Income – GDP, GNP, NNP, GVA, etc – Explained
Having difficulty in understanding concepts like GDP, GVA, constant price, current price and so on? Look no further , we have just the write up for you.
4 new frog species found in Northeast after 14-year study
4 new frog species found in Northeast after 14-year study News: An Indian and British team of biologists have discovered four new species of horned frogs in the Northeast, ending a 15-year confusion on the amphibians’ nomenclature. Important Facts: This has been the result of a 14-year study that was a joint effort by Delhi… Continue reading 4 new frog species found in Northeast after 14-year study
‘Corruption no longer among top 3 hurdles to doing business in India’
‘Corruption no longer among top 3 hurdles to doing business in India’ News: The latest edition of the U.K. India Business Council’s Ease of Doing Business Report was released recently. Important Facts: Findings of the report: The perception among U.K. businesses that corruption is a major barrier in doing business in India has halved compared… Continue reading ‘Corruption no longer among top 3 hurdles to doing business in India’
Govt-RBI call truce after a marathon board meeting
Govt-RBI call truce after a marathon board meeting News: The government and Reserve Bank of India have found a middle ground on the contentious issues between the two in the board meeting held recently. Important Facts: The Reserve Bank and the government have agreed to refer to an expert committee the following issues: The appropriate… Continue reading Govt-RBI call truce after a marathon board meeting
New space industry emerges: servicing satellites on orbit
New space industry emerges: servicing satellites on orbit News: A new space infrastructure and civil Space at a company called Space Systems Loral (SSL) is planning to service two to three dozen satellites in a distant geostationary orbit, some 36,000 km from the earth. Important Facts: SSL unmanned spacecraft will be able to latch onto… Continue reading New space industry emerges: servicing satellites on orbit
Cyclone Gaja: Being prepared against extreme events
Cyclone Gaja: Being prepared against extreme events News: The article discusses about the effective mitigation measures taken by the government in tackling Cyclone Gaja. Important Facts: Tamil Nadu’s political parties have acted in a mature manner and kept partisan criticism from getting in the way of relief and rehabilitation after Gaja. This is in contrast… Continue reading Cyclone Gaja: Being prepared against extreme events
Rare bird sighted in Kerala’s Chinnar sanctuary
Rare bird sighted in Kerala’s Chinnar sanctuary News: 1. Sri Lankan Frogmouth which is usually confined to its habitation in the western side of the Western Ghats was recently noticed on the eastern side of the Western Ghats for the first time which has sparked much interest among ornithologists. Important Facts: This rare bird species… Continue reading Rare bird sighted in Kerala’s Chinnar sanctuary
A forest filled with butterflies
A forest filled with butterflies News: Recently, butterfly survey was organised in Parambikulam. Important Facts: This is the fourth consecutive year that the butterfly survey is being organised in Parambikulam. The survey is initiated jointly by the Department of Forest and Wildlife, Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation, and the Wayanad-based Ferns Naturalists Society. About Parambikulam Tiger… Continue reading A forest filled with butterflies
