GROW Portal: The GROW report and portal was launched by a Member of NITI Aayog. The “Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW)-Suitability Mapping” portal allows universal access to state and district-level data. It is hosted on the Bhuvan website. The GROW initiative aligns with national commitments, aiming to restore 26 million hectares of […]
Month: February 2024
Fire-Capped Tit
Fire-Capped Tit: Birders have spotted the trail of species flying back home including the fire-capped tit in the Aravalli hill region suggesting reverse migration as the season changes from winter to summer Fire Capped Tit is a small bird species assigned to the family Paridae. It is a Himalayan bird which flies down south towards […]
Gupteswar Forest : Biodiversity Heritage Site
Gupteswar Forest : Biodiversity Heritage Site The Odisha government declared the Gupteswar forest in Koraput district as its fourth Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). Biodiversity Heritage Site are areas that are unique, ecologically fragile ecosystems having rich biodiversity comprising of any one or more of the components such as; species richness, high endemism, presence of rare, […]
Three Initiatives Aimed At Bolstering Crop Insurance And Supporting Farmers In India
Three Initiatives Aimed At Bolstering Crop Insurance And Supporting Farmers In India: The Agriculture Minister recently launched three initiatives aimed at bolstering crop insurance and supporting farmers in India. The initiatives include the Kisan Rakshak Helpline 14447 and Portal, the Agri-Insurance Sandbox Framework Platform SARTHI, and a Learning Management System (LMS) Platform. SARTHI Developed in […]
Kilkari Program And Mobile Academy
Kilkari Program And Mobile Academy: The Central Government launched the Kilkari program and Mobile Academy in Maharashtra and Gujarat. Kilkari offers weekly IVRS-based audio messages on reproductive, maternal, neonatal, and child health care (RMNCH). Mobile Academy provides free audio training to ASHAs to enhance their knowledge and communication skills via mobile phones. The initiative aims […]
Brumation : Reptilian Survival Strategy
Brumation : Reptilian Survival Strategy Researchers have observed instances of brumation in various reptilian species across habitats. Brumation is the name to describe a period of dormancy or slowed activity in reptiles, much like hibernation in mammals. It typically occurs during colder months, when temperatures drop and food becomes scarce. During brumation, reptiles may retreat […]
Sada Tanseeq : Maiden Joint Military Exercise
Sada Tanseeq : Maiden Joint Military Exercise The maiden joint military exercise ‘Sada Tanseeq’ between the Indian Army and the Royal Saudi Land Force concluded at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges. It was a 12-day joint exercise that aimed to achieve interoperability between the two forces and acquaint each other with operational procedures and combat drills […]
High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS)
High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS): The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) – National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) recently conducted successful tests on a High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS), marking a significant milestone in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology. High Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) is a solar-powered UAV. It can generate solar energy and remain in the air […]
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024
Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024: The two houses of the Parliament recently approved the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024. Major Provisions of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Amendment Bill, 2024: The Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, has long been a cornerstone of […]
Bor Tiger Reserve
Bor Tiger Reserve: The Bor Tiger Reserve (BTR) recently sought Rs 1 crore for various works to start wildlife safaris in the Bangdapur and Hingni forest ranges. Bor Tiger Reserve is a wildlife sanctuary which was declared a tiger reserve in July 2014. It is located in the Wardha District of Maharashtra. It is the […]
