News: Maritime Security Belt 2025 naval drills were held recently. This marks the fifth year that the three countries have participated in joint exercises. About Maritime Security Belt 2025 It is the annual trilateral naval exercise that took place in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz The exercise includes anti-piracy, search-and-rescue, and… Continue reading Maritime Security Belt 2025
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UNESCO Tentative List
News: India has added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List on March 7, 2025. With these additions, India now has 62 sites on the tentative list. UNESCO Tentative List About UNESCO Tentative List The UNESCO Tentative List is an official inventory of sites that a country intends to nominate for inclusion in the… Continue reading UNESCO Tentative List
Civets
News: A rare civet cat, usually found in the Seshachalam forests near Tirumala, was recently sighted near Tadepalli in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh. About Civets Civets are a group of small carnivorous mammals belonging to the Viverridae family, including Genets, Palm Civets, Binturongs, and Oyans. Civets comprise approximately 15 to 20 species classified into 10… Continue reading Civets
Juanga Tribe
News: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has requested an action taken report from the district magistrate-cum-collector of Keonjhar regarding alleged human rights violations of the Juanga tribe, which is classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in the district. About Juanga Tribe The Juanga tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) in… Continue reading Juanga Tribe
Doomsday Fish
News: The Doomsday Fish has been linked to various legends and superstitions. Its rare appearances recently near the surface at Baja California Sur, Mexico are thought to predict earthquakes and tsunamis. About Doomsday Fish It is also known as Orafish and the “sea serpent” is a deep-sea dweller that rarely comes near the surface.. Distribution–… Continue reading Doomsday Fish
Technology Adoption Fund (TAF)
News: IN-SPACe officially announced that TAF will promote space technology development. The initiative is expected to accelerate innovation and support space startups. About Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) The Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) is an initiative launched by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to support and accelerate the development of India’s space… Continue reading Technology Adoption Fund (TAF)
White-Winged Ducks
News: A rare pair of white-winged ducks was recently spotted in Assam’s Dehing Patkai National Park. About Rare White-Winged Ducks The white-winged duck (Asarcornis scutulata) is also known as Deo Hanh. It is a rare and endangered species primarily found in the dense forests of South and Southeast Asia. This elusive bird is the state… Continue reading White-Winged Ducks
Dokra Artwork
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted an exquisite Dokra sculpture to French President Emmanuel Macron during his visit to France in February 2025. About Dokra Artwork Dokra artwork is an ancient and celebrated form of metal casting that originated in India over 4,000 years ago. It is known for its rustic charm and intricate detailing,… Continue reading Dokra Artwork
PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana
News: Recently, the Union Government has introduced the PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana which aims at enhancing agricultural productivity. About the Scheme The PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana was launched under Union Budget 2025 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to improve agricultural conditions in 100 low-productivity districts across India. The scheme aims to enhance rural… Continue reading PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana
Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
Source: This post on Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands has been created based on the article “Scientists discover the largest coral colony on Earth in the Solomon Islands: Key insights on its size and age” published in Times of India on 16th November 2024. Why in news? Recently, a massive… Continue reading Discovery of the World’s Largest Coral in the Solomon Islands
