Mesalina bishnoi : New Species Of Lizard A new species of lizard, Mesalina Bishnoi, has been recently discovered in Rajasthan. It is a new species of lizard. It has been discovered near Gajner in Bikaner district, Rajasthan. The species was found in an arid landscape consisting of hard, rocky soil with sparse desert vegetation. It […]
Category: Current Affairs
AUKUS : In News
AUKUS: In News The Aukus alliance members said that they will develop advanced underwater drone systems and further deepen their maritime relationship. AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between the United Kingdom, the United States of America, and Australia agreed in 2021. It aims to boost defense capabilities, accelerate technological integration, and expand the industrial […]
Majuli Island : New Study
Majuli Island: New Study A new study has reconstructed nearly 4,000 years of climate and vegetation history of Majuli Island in Assam. It is located in the Brahmaputra river system, in Assam. It is the world’s largest river island located in Assam. It is formed by the Brahmaputra River in the south and the Kherkutia […]
Project UDAYAK
Project UDAYAK: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated the 37th Raising Day of Project UDAYAK. Project UDAYAK is an initiative of the Border Roads Organisation. The Project was aptly named ‘Udayak’, meaning the Rising Sun as the first rays of the rising sun in the country fall in the AOR of the project. It was […]
MAHA Water Mission
MAHA Water Mission: The union Minister of Science & Technology launched the Missions for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) Water Mission. MAHA Water Mission has been conceived as a national platform to accelerate innovation in the water sector by connecting science, entrepreneurship, industry, academia and grassroots action. It aims to support innovations from laboratory research […]
Mtkvari River
Mtkvari River: Authorities in Georgia recently found a body in the Mtkvari River, believed to be missing Indian medical student, pending DNA confirmation. The Mtkvari River, also known as the Kura River, is a significant watercourse in the South Caucasus mountains. It is the longest river in the Caucasus region. It flows through the countries […]
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary : Rules To Regulate Development works
Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary : Rules To Regulate Development works The Karnataka state government has issued rules to regulate development works around Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary in Belagavi district. Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary spans over the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. The sanctuary derives its name from Bhimgad Fort, built by the legendary Maratha king […]
PM-WANI : In News
PM-WANI: In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a series of user-friendly reforms under the Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) framework. PM-WANI (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in 2020. It aims to enhance the proliferation of public WiFi hotspots to create robust […]
SARTHAK Public Distribution System Scheme
SARTHAK Public Distribution System Scheme: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister approved the SARTHAK Public Distribution System (PDS) scheme. SARTHAK PDS (Scheme for Assistance in Ration Transport and Handling-Income with Automation in PDS) is conceived as an umbrella scheme that integrates two ongoing initiatives: Assistance to State Agencies for intra-State movement […]
Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary
Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary: The Supreme Court recently expressed concern over illegal sand mining in the National Chambal Sanctuary and directed the governments of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan to take strict action, as mining activities are damaging the Chambal river ecosystem and threatening key species such as gharials. The Supreme […]
