Since its establishment in 1948, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has evolved into a global authority on nature conservation and sustainable resource management. Initially named the International…
Tiger in Sundarbans, Photo Source: Telegraph Introduction: India's Biosphere Reserves are 18 and these extensive sanctuaries safeguarding diverse ecosystems and wildlife. Unlike typical parks, they include buffer zones allowing limited…
Introduction: Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti for the implementation of the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (Modified PKC-ERCP) Link…
Raigad Fort Overview: India has proposed the inclusion of "Maratha Military Landscapes" in the UNESCO World Heritage list for 2024-25, showcasing the strategic military prowess of Maratha rule. About Maratha…
Melanistic Tigers (Also Recognised As Black Tiger) Introduction: Odisha plans to establish the world's first melanistic tiger safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) to showcase rare black tigers and promote…
Laughing Gull Laughing Gull, a North American migratory bird, was recently sighted in Kerala's Chittari estuary, marking its first appearance in India. Known scientifically as Leucophaeus atricilla, this bird boasts…
Rhino Introduction: Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the world's first successful in-vitro fertilization (IVF) rhino pregnancy, bringing hope for the critically endangered northern white rhino subspecies. In-vitro Fertilization…
Introduction: Have you ever wondered why some places are bursting with life, defying the expected rules of biodiversity? Alexander von Humboldt, a brilliant explorer, discovered a puzzling secret known as…
The Karnataka High Court has enforced a ban on all mining and quarrying within a 20-km radius of the Krishnarajasagar (KRS) dam, including previously permitted activities. The ban, effective until…
India celebrates a significant breakthrough in energy exploration as Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) commences crude oil production from the deep-sea KG-DWN-98/2 project in the Krishna-Godavari (KG) basin. This…
