China’s rapid construction of 628 “Xiaokang” villages along the Line of Actual Control: India’s Military leadership warned that China’s rapid construction of 628 “Xiaokang” villages along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), particularly the 90% cluster facing Arunachal Pradesh, is a strategic move to solidify territorial claims through civilian settlement.These dual-use villages in contested areas […]
Category: Current Affairs
Balirajgarh Fort
Balirajgarh Fort: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has granted fresh approval for renewed scientific excavation at Balirajgarh Fort (officially the “Remains of Ancient Fort of Garh”) in Madhubani district, Bihar.It is a centrally protected national monument dating to around 200 BCE, offering insights into the Mithila region’s early civilisation and its legendary links to […]
Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project
Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project: The Prime Minister virtually inaugurated the 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project recently. It is a 120 MW run-of-river hydropower project planned on the Kopili River basin in Assam. The project is situated in the West Karbi Anglong and Dima Hasao (also known as North Cachar Hills) Autonomous District Council (ADC) […]
United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Environment Programme: In a new report, Safe disposal of unused medicines by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warned that the improper disposal of medicines poses serious risks to both environmental and public health. It is the leading global authority on the environment. It was founded in 1972 after a UN General Assembly […]
Central Adoption Resource Authority : Directions to strengthen adoption procedures
Central Adoption Resource Authority : Directions to strengthen adoption procedures Central Adoption Resource Authority issued nationwide directions to strengthen adoption procedures, safeguard records and protect children’s identity. It is a statutory body of the Ministry of Women & Child Development, Government of India. Through Section 68 of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) […]
Great Indian Bustard : fourth year of its captive breeding programme
Great Indian Bustard : fourth year of its captive breeding programme The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change informed that Project Great Indian Bustard (GIB) has entered the fourth year of its captive breeding programme. Great Indian Bustard is a large terrestrial bird endemic to the Indian subcontinent. The bird is primarily found […]
Dimethyl Ether
Dimethyl Ether: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL) in collaboration with a processing engineering partner is ready to scale up the Dimethyl Ether technology to an industrial scale demonstration. It is a synthetically produced alternative to diesel for use in specially designed compression ignition diesel engines. It has a very […]
Henckelia Monophylla
Henckelia Monophylla: Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant Henckelia monophylla, native to Arunachal Pradesh after nearly 189 years. Henckelia Monophylla is a rare plant species endemic to Arunachal Pradesh. It is a member of the Gesneriaceae family. The plant was first collected in 1836 by British botanist William Griffith […]
Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary
Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary: Nine species were discovered during a faunal survey by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) at Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Tamil Nadu. This wildlife sanctuary serves as a buffer zone for the Periyar Tiger Reserve in Kerala, as it is situated on the border of Tamil Nadu and […]
NMDC Limited has become the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes
NMDC Limited has become the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes: NMDC Limited has become the first mining company in India to produce 50 million tonnes (MT) of iron ore in a single financial year.NMDC Limited (formerly National Mineral Development Corporation) is a Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).Incorporated in 1958, it […]
