Aldabra Giant Tortoise: On the first day of his Seychelles visit, the Prime Minister of India visited the Seychelles National Botanical Garden and fed native Aldabra giant tortoises. Aldabra Giant Tortoise is the second-largest species of land tortoise in the world, after the Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra). Scientific Name: Geochelone gigantea It is endemic […]
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Satkosia Tiger Reserve : Resume tiger re-introduction
Satkosia Tiger Reserve: Resume tiger re-introduction The Odisha government’s proposal to resume tiger re-introduction in Satkosia Tiger Reserve has received in-principle approval of the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Satkosia Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Odisha, India This reserve encompasses the Satkosia Gorge Sanctuary and Baisipalli Wildlife Sanctuary. The river Mahanadi flows […]
Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System
Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) System: India’s indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system has received Final Operational Clearance (FOC), marking its readiness for full operational use by the Indian Air Force (IAF). Netra is India’s 1st indigenously developed airborne surveillance and battle-management system, developed by the Centre for Airborne Systems […]
New GI-Tagged Tribal Crops of Madhya Pradesh
New GI-Tagged Tribal Crops of Madhya Pradesh: Biodiversity conservation and traditional agriculture, four unique traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have been recently granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. The four crops recognised are Sitahi Kutki (Sitahi Minor Millet), Nagdaman Kutki (Nagdaman Minor Millet), Baigani Arhar (Baigani Pigeon Pea) and Chhatriya Dhan (Chhatriya Paddy). These […]
Hargila Bird
Hargila Bird: The Prime Minister of India shared about the efforts of thousands of rural women who stepped forward to save the ‘Hargila Bird’ – known as the ‘Hargila Army’ in Assam. Hargila Bird is a large and distinctive member of the stork family. It is also known as Greater Adjutant Stork. It inhabits wetlands, […]
Sariska Tiger Reserve
Sariska Tiger Reserve: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recently congratulated the people of the country and nature lovers on the completion of 18 years of tiger reintroduction in the Sariska Tiger Reserve. Sariska Tiger Reserve is located in the Alwar district, Rajasthan. It is a part of the Aravali Range and […]
Nagori Ashwagandha
Nagori Ashwagandha: The Prime Minister recently presented GI-tagged Nagori Ashwagandha as a traditional Indian gift during the G7 Summit in France, symbolizing India’s rich Ayurvedic heritage and traditional knowledge systems. Nagori Ashwagandha: It is a premium variety of Ashwagandha, sourced from the Nagaur region in Rajasthan. Nagaur’s dry climate and sandy soil are ideally suited […]
Rewa Sundarja Mango
Rewa Sundarja Mango: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has facilitated the first commercial export of Rewa Sundarja Mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Rewa Sundarja Mango is a highly esteemed variety of mango cultivated in Madhya Pradesh. It is known for ripening only after the first […]
Amrabad Tiger Reserve : In News
Amrabad Tiger Reserve:In News The All-India Tiger Estimation- (AITE) 2026 has recorded a strong tiger presence in Amrabad Tiger Reserve (ATR). Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in the Nallamala hills of the Eastern Ghats in Telangana. It was originally part of the larger Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve before the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in […]
Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary
Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary: A four-year-old leopard was killed on the spot after being hit by an unidentified vehicle near Arabithittu Wildlife Sanctuary recently. It is situated in the Mysore District of Karnataka. It was a game reserve till 1985, when it was declared a wildlife sanctuary. It includes the Arabithittu State Forest. Entry to the […]
