NTCA Limits Definition of Tiger Corridors: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has restricted the definition of tiger corridors to only 32 “least cost pathways” (2014 report) and those in Tiger Conservation Plans, excluding newer scientific studies. It is A statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Apex authority for […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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RBI Appoints Indranil Bhattacharyya as New MPC Member Ahead of October Policy Meet
RBI Appoints Indranil Bhattacharyya as New MPC Member Ahead of October Policy Meet: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has appointed Indranil Bhattacharyya, Executive Director of the Monetary Policy Department, as the newest ex officio member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). This move comes ahead of the committee’s upcoming meeting scheduled between September 29 […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Saltwater Crocodile
Saltwater Crocodile: The estimated population of saltwater crocodiles, one of the largest reptiles in the world, has increased in the Sundarban Biosphere Reserve (SBR) from last year, according to a population survey by the State’s Forest Department. Saltwater Crocodile is the largest and heaviest of all living reptiles in the world. Scientific Name: Crocodylus porosus […]
Pamba River
Pamba River: The Central Government recently initiated steps to include the Pampa River under the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP), a multi-crore initiative aimed at protecting major rivers in the country. Pamba River is the third longest river in the state of Kerala after the Periyar River and the Bharathappuzha River. Also called the ‘Dakshina […]
Asian Palm Civet
Asian Palm Civet: In a bizarre incident, Kerala High Court’s Chamber 1 proceedings got disrupted recently due to a foul stench caused by Asian Palm Civet. The Asian Palm Civet, also known as the Toddy Cat or Common Palm Civet, is a small, nocturnal mammal that is found throughout South and Southeast Asia, including India, […]
Vihar Lake
Vihar Lake: In the wake of heavy rains in Mumbai over the last few days, Vihar Lake, one of the key sources of potable water for the metropolis, started overflowing. It is a man-made reservoir located near Vihar village on the Mithi River within the grounds of the Borivali National Park, which is also known […]
Nominations to UT Assemblies
Nominations to UT Assemblies: The Union Home Ministry asserts that the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) can nominate five members to the Legislative Assembly without the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers. J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 (amended 2023) provides for 90 elected members and allows the LG to nominate up […]
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary: A comprehensive faunal survey at the Thettekad Bird Sanctuary, Ernakulam, Kerala, has added nine species records to its official biodiversity checklist. Thattekad Bird Sanctuary is the first bird sanctuary in Kerala, located on the banks of Periyar River. Thattekad bird sanctuary is also known as Dr. Salim Ali bird sanctuary, named after […]
Bharatiya Antariksh Station
Bharatiya Antariksh Station: The Indian government is planning to establish a fully operational Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) by 2035 and launch an Indian crewed mission to the Moon by 2040, ahead of the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047. Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) Planned similar to the International Space Station (ISS), BAS will orbit 400–450 […]
