Staghorn Coral : Endangered A genome-wide survey of highly endangered staghorn coral in the Caribbean has identified 10 genomic regions associated with resilience against white band disease. Staghorn coral is one of the most important corals in the Caribbean. It, along with elkhorn coral and star corals built Caribbean coral reefs over the last 5,000 […]
Pygmy hog : Released In Manas National Park
Pygmy hog : Released In Manas National Park Eighteen captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in western Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve. Pygmy hog is the smallest and rarest species of wild pig in the world. It is one of the very few mammals that build its own home, or nest, complete with a […]
Badis limaakumi : New Fish Species
Badis limaakumi : New Fish Species A new fish species named ‘Badis limaakumi’, was recently discovered in the Malak River in Nagaland. Badis limaakumi is a new badis fish species discovered in Nagaland. It is locally known by many names, like “Tepdang” or “Akngashi (Chungli)” or “Aokngatsü (Mongsen)” or “Sempi” etc. It appears black in […]
Sela Tunnel Project
Sela Tunnel Project: The BRO officials recently said that nearly 96 percent of the work on the strategically crucial Sela Tunnel is complete, and it is likely to be inaugurated by year-end. Sela Tunnel Project is located in the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. Once completed, the Sela tunnel will be the world’s longest […]
Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve : Restrict The Entry Of Outsiders
Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve: Restrict The Entry Of Outsiders The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently ordered notice to the State on a public interest litigation petition that sought a direction to restrict the entry of outsiders and vehicles inside Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve. Kalakkad-Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve is located in the Southern Western Ghats in […]
Prachand Attack Helicopters
Prachand Attack Helicopters: Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to place orders for 156 ‘Made-in-India’ Prachand attack helicopters from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Prachand attack helicopters is an indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH). It is developed by state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The multi-role attack helicopter has been customized as per the requirements […]
Greater Sand : Spotted
Greater Sand : Spotted A Greater sand-plover (Charadrius leschenaultii) that normally prefers sea shores, has been spotted in an urban tank in Coimbatore. Greater sand-plover is known for long distance migration. It is a medium-sized plover with a long hefty bill. Breeding adults have a dark mask and orangish chest, neck, and forehead; females duller […]
Geospatial Intelligence
Geospatial Intelligence: The summer of 2023 has witnessed a series of unprecedented natural disasters across the United States, including record-breaking temperatures, Canadian wildfires, historic flooding, and a powerful hurricane where usage of geospatial intelligence can mitigate such crises. Geospatial technology uses tools like GIS (Geographic Information System), GPS (Global Positioning System) and Remote Sensing for […]
Sarna Religious Code For Tribals : Jharkhand
Sarna Religious Code For Tribals : Jharkhand Jharkhand Chief Minister wrote a letter to Prime Minister, requesting the recognition of the Sarna religious code for tribals. Concerns have been raised regarding the neglect of Sarna Code, which could adversely affect tribal development policies under Fifth Schedule and Sixth Schedule of the Constitution. Sarna religion, followed […]
Toto Shabda Sangraha
Toto Shabda Sangraha: A dictionary titled “Toto Shabda Sangraha” is set to be released with the aim of preserving the Toto language, which is spoken by a mere 1,600 people in parts of West Bengal bordering Bhutan. The Toto language, a Sino-Tibetan language, is primarily spoken orally and is currently written in the Bengali script. […]
