News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI). About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) PAI is a Multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be used to assess the overall holistic development, performance & progress of panchayats It… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
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IUCN Green Status assessments
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently published its first-ever Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo). IUCN Green Status assessments. First Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) The first Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) shows that it is Largely Depleted, while the species remains… Continue reading IUCN Green Status assessments
Professional Tax
News: Swiggy faces a tax demand of ₹7.59 crore from the Maharashtra Government over alleged non-compliance with professional tax deduction norms. Professional Tax. About Professional Tax Professional Tax is a tax charged on income earned through employment, business, freelancing, or any profession. It applies to all earning individuals, including salaried employees, business owners, and freelancers.… Continue reading Professional Tax
Mount Kanlaon
News: Mount Kanlaon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, recently erupted dramatically, spewing a massive ash plume 4,000 meters (2.5 miles) high into the sky. About Mount Kanlaon Mount Kanlaon is a stratovolcano located in the north-central part of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is one of the active volcanoes in… Continue reading Mount Kanlaon
Woolly flying squirrel
News: The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (HPFD) has successfully captured the first-ever photograph of the elusive Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley of Lahaul and Spiti district. Woolly flying squirrel. About Woolly Flying Squirrel It is one of the rarest and least known mammals in Asia. It belongs to the… Continue reading Woolly flying squirrel
INS Varsha
News: India is set to commission its new strategic naval base INS Varsha in coastal Andhra Pradesh. INS Varsha. About INS Varsha INS Varsha is a strategically developed submarine base designed to accommodate India’s nuclear-powered submarines, including both ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). It is located near the small coastal village… Continue reading INS Varsha
Naini Lake
News: Naini Lake has recorded a water level of 4.7 feet, the lowest in five years. About Naini Lake Location: It is a natural, kidney-shaped lake located in Nainital, Uttarakhand. The lake was discovered by English businessman P. Barron in the mid-19th century. The lake is situated in Kumaon region, surrounded by seven hills including :… Continue reading Naini Lake
Nagarahole National Park
News: The issue of land grants within the core area of Nagarahole National Park and Tiger Reserve has sparked concern among environmentalists and forest officials. Nagarahole National Park. About Nagarahole National Park It is located in Karnataka. It derives its name from the Nagarahole River, which means ‘Serpent River’. It connects to the Western Ghats through… Continue reading Nagarahole National Park
