Ibisbill: Researchers recently highlighted that ground-nesting birds, including the ibisbill, can be impacted by changing climatic patterns in the Indian Himalayas. Ibisbill is a bird which belongs to the family Ibidorhynchidae. It is the only species in this family. It is a charismatic and uncommon wader seen in the Himalayas and foothills of India. Scientific […]
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Sagar Manthan Dashboard
Sagar Manthan Dashboard: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) launched Sagar Manthan dashboard. Sagar Manthan Dashboard is the Real-time Performance Monitoring Dashboard of MoPSW that will monitor and track the progress of their projects. This new digital platform has integrated all the data related to the Ministry and other subsidiaries. Features: Data visualization […]
Earth Hour
Earth Hour: Millions of people across countries recently celebrated Earth Hour. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental issues and protect the planet. It is organized by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). It was started by WWF and partners as a symbolic lights-out event in Sydney in 2007. It […]
QS World University Rankings 2023 By Subject
QS World University Rankings 2023 By Subject: QS World University Rankings 2023 by subject were released. Earlier in 2022, QS World University Ranking 2023 was released. The rankings cover 54 academic disciplines, the India universities perform well in the fields of Computer Science, Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Business Studies, and Physics. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) […]
World Tuberculosis Day 2023
World Tuberculosis Day 2023: World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed on 24th March every year to spread awareness about the disease and how best to combat it. Theme for 2023: Yes! We can end TB! On this day in 1882, Dr. Robert Koch announced the discovery of Mycobacterium tuberculosis that causes TB, and his discovery […]
Exercise Konkan 2023
Exercise Konkan 2023: Konkan 2023, the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the UK’s Royal Navy, was recently held off the Konkan coast in the Arabian Sea. Konkan exercise is the annual bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy and the UK’s Royal Navy. INS Trishul, a guided missile frigate, and HMS Lancaster, […]
Technology And Innovation Report 2023: UNCTAD
Technology And Innovation Report 2023: UNCTAD In its Technology and Innovation Report 2023, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has stated that developed countries are benefiting more from green technologies than developing countries, and this could deepen global economic inequality. Key Findings : Green technologies can create a market worth USD 9.5 […]
Exercise Vayu Prahar
Exercise Vayu Prahar: The Indian Army and the Indian Air force recently conducted a joint exercise, ‘Vayu Prahar’. Exercise Vayu Prahar is a multi-domain air-land exercise jointly conducted by the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force. The special forces also participated along with the Army and the Navy in the 96-hour exercise which was […]
G20 RIIG Conference
G20 RIIG Conference: The G20 RIIG (Resource Efficiency and Circular Economy Innovation Group) Conference will take place on March 23, bringing together experts, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world. The conference will focus on the theme of building a sustainable and circular bio-economy, and discussions will cover various topics related to this critical […]
Gandhamardan Hill Range : Biodiversity Heritage Site
Gandhamardan Hill Range : Biodiversity Heritage Site The state government of Odisha declared the Gandhamardan Hill Range in Bargarh and Balangir district as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). The Gandhamardan hill (Gandhamardan Reserve Forest) spreads in Bargarh and Balangir districts in Odisha. This ecologically fragile ecosystem is rich in floral and faunal diversity and is […]
