Eurasian Otter : Rescue Operation A rescue operation conducted by the Pune Forest Department and RESQ Charitable Trust has revealed a rare Eurasian Otter in Indapur, Pune District, a species previously unrecorded in this area. The Eurasian otter, also known as the European otter, Eurasian River otter, common otter, and Old-World otter, is a semiaquatic […]
Toto Tribe : Fighting For Identity
Toto Tribe : Fighting For Identity Totos, one of the smallest tribes in the world, are fighting for identity and suffering from infrastructure woes. Toto Tribe is an aboriginal Indo-Bhutanese tribe concentrated in the village of Totopara in the Alipurduar district of West Bengal. The Totopara village falls under the periphery of the Jaldapara Wildlife […]
Scarborough Shoal
Scarborough Shoal: China recently released geographic coordinates marking baselines around the contested Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. The Scarborough Shoal (also known in English as the Scarborough Reef) is an oceanic coral atoll that developed on top of a seamount into a triangle shape in the eastern part of the South China Sea. […]
Arpactophilus pulawskii : New Species Of aphid wasp
Arpactophilus pulawskii : New Species Of aphid wasp Researchers have identified a new species of aphid wasp, Arpactophilus pulawskii, in Nagaland’s Khuzama district. It is a new species of aphid wasp (target aphids as prey). It was discovered in Nagaland’s Khuzama district at an altitude of over 1,800 meters. Arpactophilus species are primarily native to […]
Kayakalp Scheme
Kayakalp Scheme: The Rajasthan College Education Commissionerate has directed 20 government colleges to get the front facade of their buildings and entry halls painted orange under the Kayakalp Scheme. Kayakalp Scheme is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on May 15, 2015, under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan to promote cleanliness […]
National Education Day 2024
National Education Day 2024: The National Education Day (NED) is observed annually on 11th November to honour Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s birth anniversary and his contributions to India’s educational landscape. As India’s first Education Minister, he played a crucial role in establishing foundational institutions and advocating for accessible and inclusive education. The Government of India […]
Acharya Jiwantram Bhagwandas Kripalani
Acharya Jiwantram Bhagwandas Kripalani: The birth anniversary of Acharya Jiwantram Bhagwandas Kripalani is observed every year on 11th November. Acharya Kripalani was born in Hyderabad (Sind, now in Pakistan) in 1888, was a prominent parliamentarian, and crusader for social justice. He strongly supported decentralised industrialization, development of rural areas, and employment in small and cottage […]
Wind Energy : Challenges
Wind Energy : Challenges Tamil Nadu, a pioneer in wind power, is facing challenges regarding outdated wind turbines, repowering policies, and land constraints. The Tamil Nadu Repowering, Refurbishment and Life Extension Policy – 2024 aims to address these issues but has received opposition from stakeholders citing financial and operational concerns.
EV as a Service Programme
EV as a Service Programme: The Government of India, through CESL, launched the ‘EV as a Service’ programme to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in government offices, contributing to the nation’s sustainability goals and commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2070.Convergence Energy Services Limited (CESL), under Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). Ministry: Ministry of […]
State of Food and Agriculture 2024
State of Food and Agriculture 2024: The State of Food and Agriculture 2024 report by the FAO highlights the hidden costs of agrifood systems globally, particularly in India, where dietary risks contribute to a $1.3 trillion burden annually, largely due to non-communicable diseases linked to unhealthy diets.
