Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve: Restrict The Entry Of Outsiders The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently ordered notice to the State on a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to restrict the entry of outsiders and vehicles inside Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is located in the Southern Western Ghats in […]
Prachand Attack Helicopters
Prachand Attack Helicopters: Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to place orders for 156 ‘Made-in-India’ Prachand attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Prachand attack helicopters is an indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). It is developed by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The multi-role attack helicopter has been customized as per the requirements […]
Greater Sand : Spotted
Greater Sand : Spotted A Greater sand-plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) that normally prefers sea shores, has been spotted in an urban tank in Coimbatore. Greater sand-plover is known for long distance migration. It is a medium-sized plover with a long hefty bill. Breeding adults have a dark mask and orangish chest, neck, and forehead; females duller […]
Geospatial Intelligence
Geospatial Intelligence: The summer of 2023 has witnessed a series of unprecedented natural disasters across the United States, including record-breaking temperatures, Canadian wildfires, historic flooding, and a powerful hurricane where usage of geospatial intelligence can mitigate such crises. Geospatial technology uses tools like GIS (Geographic Information System), GPS (Global Positioning System) and Remote Sensing for […]
Sarna Religious Code For Tribals : Jharkhand
Sarna Religious Code For Tribals : Jharkhand Jharkhand Chief Minister wrote a letter to Prime Minister, requesting the recognition of the Sarna religious code for tribals. Concerns have been raised regarding the neglect of Sarna Code, which could adversely affect tribal development policies under Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Sarna religion, followed […]
Toto Shabda Sangraha
Toto Shabda Sangraha: A dictionary titled “Toto Shabda Sangraha” is set to be released with the aim of preserving the Toto language, which is spoken by a mere 1,600 people in parts of West Bengal bordering Bhutan. The Toto language, a Sino-Tibetan language, is primarily spoken orally and is currently written in the Bengali script. […]
International Shipping Emissions : Increased
International Shipping Emissions : Increased Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping have increased by 20% over the last decade, according to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The shipping industry accounts for nearly three per cent of global GHG emissions and more than 80% of global trade volume. The sector faces […]
Banking Current Affairs 30th Sep 2023
Daily Current Affairs: 30th Sep 2023 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc: RBI Imposed Monetary Penalties On Yet Another Three Co-operative Banks: These banks, namely Saraswat Co-operative Bank Limited, Bassein Catholic Co-operative Bank Ltd, and Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Ltd, were found to have deficiencies in regulatory compliance. Crisil, […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 30th Sep 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 30th Sep 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Conocarpus Trees
Conocarpus Trees: The state government of Gujarat in India has imposed a ban on the plantation of Conocarpus trees in both forest and non-forest areas due to their adverse impacts on the environment and human health. The decision to ban Conocarpus comes after research reports highlighted its adverse effects, including spreading pollen that can lead […]
