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Katchatheevu Island Dispute: History, Geography and Politics
Katchatheevu Island Controversy: A Simplified Overview Katchatheevu, a small island in the Palk Strait, has been the subject of a longstanding dispute between India and Sri Lanka. The issue has recently resurfaced due to statements made by Prime Minister of…
2 Wildcats of India Get CMS Protection
The 14th meeting of the Conference of Parties (COP14) to the CMS, held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, included two wild cat species found in India in the list of migratory species to be conserved under CMS: the Pallas’s Cat (Otocolobus manul)…
SC Forms Expert Panel for Great Indian Bustard
SC Forms Expert Panel for GIB The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) is a magnificent bird species native to India. However, it is now on the verge of extinction, with less than 150 individuals left in the wild. The GIB’s critical…
India’s ‘Pushpak’ RLV Mission: A Leap in Space Technology
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone on March 22, 2024, by successfully conducting its third mission involving the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) named “Pushpak”. The launch test was conducted at approximately 7 a.m. from the Chalakere…
World Sparrow Day 2024: Giving Sparrows a Tweet Chance
What is World Sparrow Day? World Sparrow Day is an annual observance held every year on March 20th to raise global awareness about the house sparrow and its alarming population decline. This charming little bird, once a common sight in…
Ken River: Lifeline of Bundelkhand | Geography, Ecology, Tributaries
Ken River The Ken River is one of the major rivers of the Bundelkhand region of central India. It originates near the village of Ahirgawan on the north-west slopes of the Kaimur Range in the Katni district of Madhya Pradesh,…
Pandavula Gutta , New & Only Geo-Heritage Site in Telangana
Pandavula Gutta only Geo-Heritage Site in Telangana Pandavula Gutta, a geological site located in the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana, has been now officially recognized as the sole Geo-heritage site in the Telangana state. Pandavula Gutta site was first discovered…
Haiti in Crisis: Gang Violence & Instability
Crisis in Haiti Haiti, a Caribbean nation with a rich history, has long struggled with political instability, natural disasters, and economic challenges. In recent years, these issues have escalated into a full-blown crisis, exacerbated by the assassination of President Jovenel…
Sela Tunnel: India’s highest and longest bi-lane mountain tunnel
Sela Tunnel The Sela Tunnel is a strategic infrastructure project that has been recently inaugrated (9th March 2024) in Arunachal Pradesh, India. This ambitious Tunnel project aims to provide all-weather connectivity between Guwahati in Assam and Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh,…
Gevra Mine: India’s Largest Coal Mine set to become largest in Asia
Gevra Mine Chhattisgarh South Eastern Coalfield Limited’s (SECL) Gevra Mine, an opencast coal mine situated in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, India, is one of the largest coal mines in Asia. The mine has been contributing to India’s energy security…
India Launches International Big Cat Alliance
International Big Cat Alliance The International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) is a global initiative launched by India in April 2023 that aims to protect and conserve the world’s seven major big cat species – the tiger, lion, leopard, snow leopard,…
Current Status of Leopards in India [2024]
Status of Leopards in India What Is the Current Status of Leopards in India? The latest report on the Status of Leopards in India was released by Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, on 29th February, 2024. This…
