Clouded Leopard : Study A new study addresses critical gaps in understanding the Clouded Leopard habitat suitability, fragmentation, and connectivity across its historical and current ranges, offering a conservation roadmap. Clouded Leopard is a wild catinhabiting dense forests of the Himalayas through mainland Southeast Asia into South China. There are two species of clouded leopards: […]
Month: January 2025
59th death anniversary of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri
59th death anniversary of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri: 11th January marked the 59th death anniversary of Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, the second Prime Minister of India. Lal Bahadur Shastri was born on 2nd October 1904, in Mughalsarai, near Varanasi. A key figure in India’s freedom struggle, Shastri was deeply influenced by Mahatma Gandhi. He was […]
Makaravilakku Festival
Makaravilakku Festival: Sabarimala is fully prepared for the Makaravilakku festival, with 5,000 police deployed and enhanced security measures. Makaravilakku is a significant annual festival celebrated at the Sabarimala Temple in Kerala. It takes place on the day of Makara Sankranti. The festival marks the culmination of the annual pilgrimage season to the temple. On Makaravilakku […]
Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project
Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project: The flagship river-link irrigation project, which will provide a lifeline to 23 districts in Rajasthan, envisages the submergence of 37 sq km in the Ranthambhore tiger reserve. Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) Link Project is an inter-state river-linking project combining the PKC link and Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP). Launched in: Conceived in 2017 […]
Amrit Bharat Trains 2.0
Amrit Bharat Trains 2.0: The Railway Minister announced that the Ministry has introduced 12 significant improvements to the Amrit Bharat Version 2.0 trains. Amrit Bharat Trains 2.0: The new trains are designed to cater to low and middle-income families, offering a comfortable experience. Under this initiative 50 upgraded trains will be manufactured at the Integral […]
Nag Mk 2 Missile
Nag Mk 2 Missile: Raksha Mantri has congratulated DRDO on successful Field Evaluation Trials of Nag Mk 2 missile. Nag Mk 2 Missile is an indigenously-developed third-generation Anti-Tank Fire-and-Forget Guided Missile. Features: Third-Generation Fire-and-Forget Technology: Enables precision targeting with minimal operator intervention post-launch Versatile Performance: Capable of neutralising modern armoured vehicles equipped with explosive reactive […]
Petition on Same-Sex Marriage
Petition on Same-Sex Marriage: The 5-bench Supreme Court of India (SC), in a recent judgment rejected review petitions against its October 2023 ruling that had refused to legalize same-sex marriage.In the October 2023 ruling, the Bench headed by Chief Justice of India delivered a 3:2 majority verdict against granting constitutional validity to same-sex marriages.Same-sex marriages […]
Watershed Development Component 2.0 of PMKSY
Watershed Development Component 2.0 of PMKSY: The Ministry of Rural Development sanctioned 56 new Watershed Development Projects under the Watershed Development Component 2.0 of Prime Minister Krishi Sinchayee Yojna (PMKSY-WDC 2.0), in 10 best performing States. 10 States include Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Nagaland, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim covering around […]
India’s Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba
India’s Humanitarian Assistance to Cuba: India has sent humanitarian aid to Cuba following the devastating impact of Hurricane Rafael. India’s aid aligns with its philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family) and its commitment to global solidarity and support for nations in crisis.Cuba is located in the Northern Caribbean Sea at the confluence […]
Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer
Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer: The Indian Navy announced the commissioning of Nilgiri, Surat, and Vaghsheer, built at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), on 15th January 2025, at Mumbai.Nilgiri: The lead ship of Project 17A, represents a major upgrade over the Shivalik-class frigates, featuring advanced stealth technology and state-of-the-art weapon […]
