India has added four new Ramsar sites: India has added four new Ramsar sites, taking the total to 89. Tamil Nadu leads with 20 wetlands, while Sikkim and Jharkhand added their first Ramsar sites, marking a significant step in wetland conservation. Therthangal Bird Sanctuary Tamil Nadu Established on December 15, 2010, to conserve avian species […]
Tag: 4th Feb 2025
Ocean Coordination Mechanism
Ocean Coordination Mechanism: The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was launched to address critical marine challenges in the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf, aiming to enhance sustainable ocean governance and protect biodiversity. Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) is a collaborative framework for sustainable marine resource management in the Wider Caribbean region. Launched by: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of […]
Very Short-Range Air Defence System : Three Successive Flight-Trials
Very Short-Range Air Defence System : Three Successive Flight-Trials The Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. VSHORADS is a Man Portable Air Defence system. It is short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missilesthat can be fired […]
Potomac River
Potomac River: A US military helicopter and a passenger plane collided mid-air over Washington, crashing into the Potomac River and leaving no known survivors. Potomac River originates in the Potomac River Highlands of West Virginia, US and flows through Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., and emptying into the Chesapeake Bay. Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary […]
World Wetlands Day 2025
World Wetlands Day 2025: The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) organised the World Wetlands Day 2025 celebrations at the Parvati Arga Ramsar Site. World Wetlands Day is celebrated annually on February 2. This date marks the adoption of the Ramsar Convention in 1971. It aims to spread awareness about conserving the […]
RBI’s Digital Payments Index
RBI’s Digital Payments Index: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) digital payments index (DPI) rose to 465.33 as of September 2024, compared to 445.5 in March 2024, reflecting the rapid adoption of digital payments in the country. RBI’s Digital Payments Index: It is a first-of-its kind index to measure the spread of digital payments across […]
Golden-headed Cisticola
Golden-headed Cisticola: Golden-headed Cisticola bird was discovered for the first time in the Mathikettan Shola National Park, Idukki in the southern Western Ghats after an extensive gap. Scientific Name: Cisticola exilis It is also known as the bright-capped cisticola. It is a species of warbler in the family Cisticolidae. It is omnivorous, primarily eating invertebrates […]
India-Bhutan Ties and Subnational Diplomacy
India-Bhutan Ties and Subnational Diplomacy: Following the King of Bhutan visit to India, both countries committed to strengthening India and Bhutan ties in which Subnational diplomacy by states like Assam can further strengthen economic and cultural relations. Bhutan expressed gratitude for India’s continued support for its 13th Five Year Plan (2024-29) and for India’s contributions […]
RBI’s Liquidity Measures
RBI’s Liquidity Measures: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced measures to inject over Rs 1.5 lakh crore to increase money liquidity in the economy.Money Liquidity refers to the availability of cash and easily accessible funds in the economy, influencing spending and investment. Liquidity refers to how quickly and easily an asset can be […]
Card Tokenization in India
Card Tokenization in India: Card tokenization has become a significant technological advancement in India, enhancing security and customer convenience in digital payments.Over 91 crore tokens were issued by December 2024 and has enabled nearly 98% of e-commerce transactions to be processed without actual card data, reducing the risk of data breaches. Tokenization substitutes actual card […]
