News: People of Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir districts say they were cheated by Maharashtra over their share of water from Bhima River for many decades. About Bhima River Origin: Bhima River starts from the Bhimashankar hills in Maharashtra. It is also known also as the Chandrabhagha River. States covered: It flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka and… Continue reading Bhima River
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Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
News: Forest authorities arrested 53 persons for attempting to encroach upon protected land within the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh. About Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve The Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is located in the Chhattisgarh. The reserve includes the Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary and the Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary along with parts of Tourenga, Mainpur, Indagaon, Kulhadighat, Dhawalpur, and… Continue reading Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A rare striated grassbird was sighted in Chaprala Wildlife Sanctuary in Gadchiroli, marking a major range expansion in Maharashtra. About Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. Established: The sanctuary was established in 1986 as a protected area for wildlife conservation. Area: The sanctuary spans approximately… Continue reading Charpala Wildlife Sanctuary
Mahuadanr Wolf Sanctuary
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
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
Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Goa’s only zoo in Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary will soon get new animals after 12 years, including a barking deer and two sloth bears. About Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in Ponda, Goa. It is nested in the foothills of the Western Ghats. It was established in 1969 as a protected area and… Continue reading Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary
Vikram-32
News: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the Vikram-32 processor at the Semicon India 2025 conference. About Vikram-32 It is India’s first indigenously developed 32-bit processor for space applications. Developed by: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), fabricated at ISRO Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh. Upgrade: Vikram 32 (Vikram 3201) is an upgraded version of Vikram 1601, a… Continue reading Vikram-32
Drake Passage
News: Recently, a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the stormy strait that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. About Drake Passage The Drake Passage is located between Cape Horn at the tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, who was the first Englishman to… Continue reading Drake Passage
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra on August 15, 2025, during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. About Mission Sudarshan Chakra It is India’s ambitious plan to build a multi-layered integrated air and missile defence shield. The project aims to provide a complete nationwide security cover by… Continue reading Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
News: The CCEA has cleared an investment of ₹8,146.21 crore for building the 700 MW Tato-II Hydroelectric Project in Shi Yomi district, Arunachal Pradesh. Tato-II Hydroelectric Project About Tato-II Hydroelectric Project The Tato-II Hydroelectric Project is a 700 MW run-of-river hydroelectric project located on the Siyom River in Arunachal Pradesh. It will have a reservoir… Continue reading Tato-II Hydroelectric Project
