A three-year-old female tiger recently wandered from Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha into the Bandwan region of Purulia district, West Bengal. About Simlipal Tiger Reserve (STR): Location: Designation: Terrain: Vegetation: Fauna: Cultural Importance:
Why in the News? The Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, recently unveiled the ‘India State of Forest Report 2023’ (ISFR 2023) at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun. Background How… India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023
Why in News? India is preparing to launch a quantum satellite within 2-3 years to enable secure quantum communications, as announced by the chairman of the National Quantum Mission’s Governing Board. This marks a significant… India’s Quantum Leap: National Quantum Mission and the Future of Secure Communications
Revised Pension and Dearness Allowance: In recognition of freedom fighters’ contributions to India’s independence movement, their pension was revised on August 15, 2016. The annual dearness relief system linked to the All India Consumer Price… Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme: Revised Benefits and Streamlined Processes for Freedom Fighters
Why in News: The Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways hosted the inaugural India Maritime Heritage Conclave (IMHC 2024) to honor India’s rich maritime legacy, explore its impact on global trade, and envision innovations for… Celebrating India’s Maritime Legacy: Highlights from the 1st India Maritime Heritage Conclave 2024
Why in News: Assam’s Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary has reported a 72% reduction in its bird species count over the past 27 years. About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary Location and Size: History: Climate and Vegetation: Avian Biodiversity:… Biodiversity at Risk: 72% Decline in Bird Species at Assam’s Bordoibam-Bilmukh Sanctuary Over 27 Years
Dark comets are a newly studied class of celestial objects that challenge our typical understanding of comets. Unlike traditional comets, these bodies lack the bright tails and icy nuclei commonly associated with their bright counterparts,… What Are Dark Comets?
Why in News The Helmeted Water Toad, scientifically known as Calyptocephallela gayi, is one of the largest frog species in the world, recognized as a “living fossil” due to its ancient lineage and minimal genetic… Chile’s Helmeted Water Toad: A “Living Fossil” Under Threat