Paraleocrates indica : New Species Of Marine Worm Researchers recently discovered a new species of marine worm named Paraleocrates indica hiding in the muddy banks of the Champa Estuary in the Bay of Bengal.It is a new species of marine worm discovered in the muddy banks of the Champa Estuary in the Bay of Bengal.It […]
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Sahyadri Tiger Reserve
Sahyadri Tiger Reserve: In a significant boost to tiger conservation in western Maharashtra, a third tigress was released into the wild at the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) recently.It is located in the Sahyadri Ranges of the Western Ghats in Maharashtra.It is spread over two protected areas of Koyana Sanctuary (KWLS) and Chandoli National Park (CNP).The […]
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project
Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project: India recently started work on the Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the River Chenab in Jammu and Kashmir—the first such new project to get the green light from the government after the abrogation of the Indus Water Treaty.It is a 1,856-MW run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Chenab River in the Ramban District of […]
Seychelles
Seychelles: India and Seychelles explored opportunities to deepen cooperation in maritime trade, blue economy sectors and sustainable development at an Indo-Seychelles Business Roundtable, held in Mumbai. It is an archipelagic island country located in the western Indian Ocean. It is located to the northeast of Madagascar and east of mainland Africa. Other major islands near […]
Eurasian Otter
Eurasian Otter: The Eurasian Otter, once believed to have disappeared from Jammu and Kashmir, has been recorded recently in the Sindh River in Ganderbal district. It is also known as the European Otter, common otter, and Old-World Otter. It is a semiaquatic carnivorous mammal native to Eurasia. It lives in highland and lowland lakes, rivers, […]
Bharat GenAI
Bharat GenAI: The Ministry of Science & Technology informed that Bharat GenAI Large Language Model will complete text models in all 22 scheduled languages this month BharatGen is the first government supported national initiative to develop a range of sovereign foundational AI models tailored to Indian languages and societal contexts. BharatGen aims to revolutionize AI […]
Titanidiops kolhapurensis : New Species Of Trapdoor Spider
Titanidiops kolhapurensis:New Species Of Trapdoor Spider A new species of trapdoor spider named Titanidiops kolhapurensis has been recently discovered in the grasslands of Kolhapur district by a joint team of researchers from the Thackeray Wildlife Foundation and Shivaji University, Kolhapur (SUK). It is a new species of trapdoor spider. This spider builds vertical or slanted […]
Reticulated Python
Reticulated Python: A giant female reticulated python discovered deep in the forests of the Indonesian island of Sulawesi late last year is now believed to be the longest measured snake in the world at 7.22 metres (23 feet 8 inches), the Guinness Book of World Records has confirmed.It is a giant constricting snake belonging to […]
INS Arnala
INS Arnala: INS Arnala, the Indian Navy’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), marks a significant milestone in India’s transition from a “Buyer’s Navy” to a “Builder’s Navy”. It is the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) built for the Indian Navy. It is the […]
Bailey Bridge : In News
Bailey Bridge: India has sent Bailey bridge materials to Sri Lanka for post-Cyclone reconstruction. It is a type of modular bridge whose parts are pre-built, so they can be put together quickly as needed. It is preferred because these bridges are designed for rapid construction in difficult conditions without the need for heavy equipment or […]
