Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary: In News The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee (CEC) is learnt to have issued directions to the Andhra Pradesh government over illegal fish ponds and environmental degradation in the Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary. Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the West Godavari and Krishna districts of Andhra Pradesh. It was established in November […]
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Directorate General of Maritime Administration
Directorate General of Maritime Administration: The Directorate General of Maritime Administration (DGMA) has directed ship-owners to avoid deploying Indian seafarers on vessels undertaking voyages through the Strait of Hormuz until further orders. Directorate General of Maritime Administration is the apex maritime authority of the Government of India which was established in September 1949. It is […]
White Rabbit Technology- Based IST Dissemination Demonstration Network
White Rabbit Technology- Based IST Dissemination Demonstration Network The Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution commissioned the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Demonstration Network at the Regional Reference Standard Laboratory (RRSL), Bengaluru, establishing a major milestone in building indigenous, secure Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for the country. IST Dissemination […]
India’s First Night Safari
India’s First Night Safari: The SC has allowed the UP government to proceed with the country’s first night safari and the world’s fifth after Singapore, Thailand, China and Indonesia and zoological park project at Kukrail Reserve Forest in Lucknow. The project has received approval from the Central Zoo Authority and the Ministry of Environment, Forest […]
Breeding of Indian Grey Hornbills in Gir
Breeding of Indian Grey Hornbills in Gir: After disappearing from Gujarat’s Gir forests for over 60 years, the Indian Grey Hornbill has successfully bred for the fourth consecutive year following its reintroduction in 2021. 40 Indian Grey Hornbills were translocated from Gujarat’s Aravalli forests and released in two phases (28 birds during 2021–22 & 12 […]
The UNFPA Demographic Futures Survey 2026
The UNFPA Demographic Futures Survey 2026: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) published its groundbreaking global study, the Lives, Choices and Futures — Demographic Futures Survey 2026. The Demographic Futures Survey 2026 is a cross-national, global study designed by UNFPA to examine the aspirations, relationship patterns, and family decisions of young adults aged 18–39. Sampling […]
The Mission Aagaman: Vikram-1
The Mission Aagaman: Vikram-1: Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 under Mission Aagaman, making it India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket to place multiple payloads into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). Mission Aagaman is the maiden orbital launch mission of Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. It represents the first attempt by an Indian private […]
FIFA World Cup 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain are the new FIFA World Cup 2026 champions after edging Argentina 1-0 in extra time to end Lionel Messi’s bid for back-to-back titles.The FIFA World Cup 2026 was the 23rd edition of the quadrennial flagship international men’s football tournament organized by FIFA. It crowned Spain as the world champions for […]
Manasbal Lake
Manasbal Lake: It was observed that the Manasbal Lake is on the path of ecological recovery with the return of migratory birds. Manasbal Lake is located in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The lake lies at an altitude of about 1,585-1,600 metres in the Jhelum Valley. It is considered the deepest freshwater […]
Laudankia Vine Snake
Laudankia Vine Snake: Wildlife enthusiasts have successfully photographed the rare Laudankia Vine Snake (Ahaetulla laudankia) in Udaipur’s Ubeshwar wildlife area. Laudankia Vine Snake ,Scientific Name: Ahaetulla laudankia. It is a diurnal and arboreal species belongs to the vine snake group. The snake is distinguished by its slender, vine-like body, chestnut-brown colour with fine black speckles […]
