Sharp Tailed Sandpiper: Rare sharp-tailed sandpiper was spotted in Chandu village, Gurgaon. The sharp-tailed sandpiper (Calidris acuminata ) is a small wader bird. It is a medium-sized sandpiper with distinct cap. Breeding adults are heavily marked with chevrons and spots on the underparts and have a rich chestnut cap and white eye-ring. Nonbreeding adults are […]
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Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race
Aranmula Uthrattathi Boat Race: The Aranmula Uthrattathi Vallamkali (boat race) is one of Kerala’s most iconic traditional events, symbolising the State’s cultural heritage, devotion and community spirit. Aranmula is a heritage village located on the banks of the Pamba River and is famous for the GI-tagged Aranmula Kannadi (metal mirror), a unique traditional craft of […]
Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031
Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031: Vice-President of India released the Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 Strategic Action Plan for Ornamental Fisheries Development during a fisheries outreach programme at Agatti in Lakshadweep. Mission Rangeen Machhli 2031 is an initiative by the Government of India to develop, regulate, and scale the ornamental fisheries sector (breeding, rearing, and trading of […]
Kamlang Tiger Reserve
Kamlang Tiger Reserve: The Wildlife Trust of India (WTI), in collaboration with The Serenity Trust and the Department of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, provided essential field gear and equipment to frontline staff of the Kamlang Tiger Reserve. Kamlang Tiger Reserve is located in Arunachal Pradesh near the border with Myanmar. It is a part […]
Hanging Glaciers
Hanging Glaciers: Recent study published in Nature magazine has found that there are as many as 219 hanging glaciers in the Alaknanda basin of the Garhwal Himalayas. Hanging glaciers are ice masses perched on steep slopes that can detach and trigger massive avalanches. They occur when a major valley glacier system retreats and thins, leaving […]
Rove beetle
Rove beetle: An Indo-German research team has discovered 15 species of rove beetles in the waterfalls and forests of Arunachal Pradesh. Rove beetles (family Staphylinidae) are one of the largest beetle families. They are typically elongate, fast-moving beetles with shortened wing covers (elytra) that expose flexible abdominal segments. Many species of these beetles can raise […]
Index of Industrial Production : July 2026
Index of Industrial Production: July 2026 India’s industrial activity remained resilient in July 2026, with the overall Index of Industrial Production (IIP) standing at 124.8, unchanged from the revised level recorded in June. Index of Industrial Production is a composite indicator designed to measure the changes in the volume of the production of item basket […]
Oriental Darter
Oriental Darter: It was seen that Oriental Darters (Anhinga melanogaster) are getting affected by garbage dumping in Bengaluru’s lake. Oriental Darter is also known as the snakebird or Indian darter. It is a tropical water bird with a long, slender neck and a sharp, spear-like beak that it uses to impale fish. It has a […]
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: COP17
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification: COP17 The 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) concluded in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, bringing together governments, scientists, civil society and pastoralist communities to address the interconnected challenges of desertification, land degradation and drought. Egypt will host the 18th […]
Sarnath’s Path to the World Heritage List
Sarnath’s Path to the World Heritage List: The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea.With this recognition, India’s UNESCO World Heritage properties have increased to 45, making India the 6th largest country globally in […]
