Ranthambore National Park : Many Tigers Disappeared As many as 25 tigers, out of a population of around 75 in the tiger reserve in Ranthambore National Park (RNP) in Rajasthan, have “disappeared” within the last year. Ranthambore Tiger Reserve currently holds around 75 tigers in a space suitable for about 40, leading to intense competition. […]
Month: November 2024
Four elephants were found dead : Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR).
Four elephants were found dead : Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve (BTR) India has the largest number of wild Asian Elephants, estimated at 29,964 according to the 2017 census by Project Elephant. Karnataka has the highest number of elephants, followed by Assam and Kerala. Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve:It is located in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh and […]
Increase in rural wages
Increase in rural wages: The Indian economy and farm sector have grown at an average annual rate of 4.6% and 4.2% respectively from 2019-20 to 2023-24 but it has not led to an increase in rural wages. Nominal Wages: From April 2019 to August 2024, rural wages grew at an average annual rate of 5.2% […]
Minimum Dietary Diversity
Minimum Dietary Diversity: According to a recent study, 77% of children in India aged 6-23 months do not meet the dietary diversity standards recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO), with the country’s central region having the highest rates of minimum dietary diversity failure. Minimum Dietary Diversity (MDD) refers to a recommended standard set by […]
Balfour Declaration
Balfour Declaration: The Balfour Declaration completed 107 years which was issued on 2nd November, 1917.The Balfour Declaration (named after Arthur James Balfour, British Foreign Secretary) was a public statement issued by the British government during World War I. It supported the establishment of a “national home for the Jewish people” in Palestine which was then […]
Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won
Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won: Moldova as pro-Western President Maia Sandu won a second term in a highly contested presidential runoff. With the country divided over its future alignment—whether closer to the European Union or maintaining ties with Russia—the election was marred by allegations of interference, vote-buying, and intimidation.
PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme
PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the PM-Vidyalaxmi scheme on November 6, 2024, aimed at providing financial support to meritorious students seeking higher education. The scheme ensures collateral-free, guarantor-free loans for students enrolling in top 860 Quality Higher Education Institutions (QHEIs) across India, covering tuition fees and other educational […]
Equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore
Equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore: The Union Cabinet approved an equity infusion of ₹10,700 crore for the Food Corporation of India (FCI) on Wednesday. This move is expected to reduce FCI’s dependency on high-interest debt for funding its large-scale food distribution efforts. It aligns with the government’s ongoing strategy to enhance food security and minimize […]
Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix
Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix: Max Verstappen’s phenomenal win at the Brazil Grand Prix has left the Formula 1 world in awe. Despite starting in 17th place, Verstappen stormed to victory under challenging rain-soaked conditions at Sao Paulo’s Interlagos circuit.
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA
Donald Trump Set to Back in the White House as 47th President of USA: Donald Trump has clinched a critical victory in Wisconsin, securing 276 electoral votes—well above the 270 needed—to reclaim the White House as America’s 47th president. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump expressed gratitude for the “extraordinary […]
