Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary: A recent survey camera traps revealed a rich habitat of diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, mountain goats, and wild boars of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary. Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh. It forms the catchment for river Pennar. The Telugu ganga canal flows into the eastern flank of the Sanctuary draining […]
Month: October 2026
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India: The recurring issue of stubble burning in North India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, has renewed concerns over deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, highlighting the need to address the economic, technological and policy factors driving the practice.Stubble burning persists because of the paddy-wheat cropping cycle, groundwater conservation restrictions, […]
India’s Development Assistance to Bhutan
India’s Development Assistance to Bhutan: India handed over Rs. 290 crore for development projects under the Bhutanese government’s development plan, covering education, health, disaster preparedness and public infrastructure.Projects under this assistance also include the Royal University of Bhutan colleges, National Weather and Flood Warning Centre, Thimphu District Court and Gelephu General Hospital.Rs. 8.83 crore has […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th Oct 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th Oct 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Tele-MANAS : Data
Tele-MANAS: Data India’s national mental health helpline, Tele-MANAS, has received nearly 48 lakh calls in four years. Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele MANAS) offers a wide range of mental health services. It was started by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in 2022. Aim is to provide universal access to […]
Central Electricity Authority
Central Electricity Authority: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is organising a two-day Brainstorming Conclave on “Making Indian Power Sector AI Enabled” (International Conference-cum-Exhibition) in New Delhi. Central Electricity Authority is a statutory body established under section 3(1) of the Electricity Supply Act 1948. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power. Functions of Central Electricity Authority: Advisory Role: […]
Yenisei River
Yenisei River: It was observed that there is a rising Brown Bear attack outside the settlement of Podtesovo, located on the banks of the Yenisei River. Yenisei River is a river in central Russia. It is the largest river system draining into the Arctic Ocean and ranks as the fifth-largest river in the world. It […]
Prosopis Juliflora : In News
Prosopis Juliflora: In News The Water Resources Department (WRD) started removing of invasive Prosopis Juliflora from irrigation tanks along Palar River in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. Prosopis Juliflora is a shrub in the family Fabaceae, a kind of mesquite. It is native to Mexico, South America and the Caribbean. It is an invasive species in arid […]
Kanha Tiger Reserve : Wild buffaloes
Kanha Tiger Reserve : Wild buffaloes Eight wild buffaloes brought from Assam’s Kaziranga National Park were released into a 17-hectare enclosure at Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve. Kanha Tiger Reserve is located in the “Maikal” ranges of the Satpuras in Madhya Pradesh. It has an active corridor between Kanha and Pench Tiger Reserves. Kanha is […]
Maritime State Development Council
Maritime State Development Council: The 21st Maritime State Development Council (MSDC) concluded in Mumbai with landmark outcomes for India’s maritime sector. Maritime State Development Council is an apex advisory body which was constituted in 1997 for the development of the Maritime sector. The Indian Ports Act, 2025 grants statutory status to the Maritime State Development […]
