Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary: The Periyar Tiger Conservation Foundation has implemented the real-time monitoring and networking system in the Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary under the Thiruvananthapuram Forest Division. Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala spread over 53 sq km. area. It was declared as wildlife sanctuary in 1983. The sanctuary constitutes the […]
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Soil Health Card Scheme
Soil Health Card Scheme: The soil health card scheme has completed its decade. The soil health card scheme was launched in 2015 to assist State Governments to issue soil health cards to all farmers. It provides information to farmers on nutrient status of their soil along with recommendation on appropriate dosage of nutrients to be […]
India-Qatar
India-Qatar: India and Qatar elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership in February focusing on trade, energy, and investments. Both nations set a target to double bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030 and agreed on major economic collaborations. India-Qatar Summit 2025: Energy Cooperation: Qatar Energy and Petronet LNG signed a 20-year deal for […]
Rarest of Rare Doctrine
Rarest of Rare Doctrine: The Kolkata R.G. Kar Medical College case and the Sharon murder case led to contrasting judgments on the death penalty, reigniting debates on the application of the ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine in India. The ‘rarest of rare’ doctrine governs the imposition of the death penalty in India. It mandates that capital […]
NAKSHA Project
NAKSHA Project: The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) pilot project is set to launch in 152 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across 26 States and 3 Union Territories (UTs). NAKSHA (National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations) is a geospatial technology-driven land survey initiative aimed at creating and updating land records […]
4th No Money for Terror Conference
4th No Money for Terror Conference: The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs participated in the 4th No Money for Terror (NMFT) Conference in Germany. India emphasized global unity in combating terrorism, reiterated its proposal for a permanent NMFT Secretariat at New Delhi. No Money for Terror (NMFT) Conference was launched in 2018 by […]
Humpback Whale : In News
Humpback Whale: In News A 23-year-old Venezuelan kayaker, was briefly swallowed by a humpback whale while kayaking in the Strait of Magellan, Chile.The whale mistook the kayak for prey, engulfed Simancas, and released him unharmed within seconds. Humpback Whale Scientific Name: Megaptera novaeangliae A baleen whale known for its acrobatic breaches, complex songs, and long […]
Vertical Planetary Mixer
Vertical Planetary Mixer: ISRO successfully developed a 10-tonne vertical planetary mixer, the largest solid propellant mixing equipment globally, in collaboration with CMTI, Bengaluru. Vertical Planetary Mixer a high-capacity mixing system designed for processing solid propellants used in rocket motors. Ensures precise blending of hazardous and sensitive ingredients, crucial for rocket motor efficiency. Developed by: Satish […]
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0
Kashi Tamil Sangamam 3.0: The 3rd edition of Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 3.0), a cultural confluence between Tamil Nadu and Kashi, is being held in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Kashi Tamil Sangamam (KTS 3.0) coincides with Mahakumbh 2025 in Prayagraj and provides an opportunity to visit the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya for the first time post-inauguration. […]
Neotethys Oceanic Plate and Tectonic Movements
Neotethys Oceanic Plate and Tectonic Movements: A study has revealed that the ancient Neotethys oceanic plate, which once lay between the Arabian and Eurasian continental tectonic plates, is breaking apart under the Zagros Mountains in West Asia due to plate movement.This impacts regional geography, earthquakes, and resource distribution offering valuable insights into the Earth’s deep […]
