Yearly Archives: 2022
Olive Ridley Turtles
In News A large number of Olive Ridley turtles have started arriving for mating at the Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha. About Olive Ridley turtles Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea; also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle. Location: Found in warm waters of the Pacific, Atlantic and Indian oceans. Features: One of the smallest sea-turtles on the earth. Olive green colour of their […]
Geoheritage value of Ram Setu
In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) gave the Centre four weeks’ time to file a response clarifying its stand on a plea seeking national heritage status for the ‘Ram Setu’. About Ram Setu Linear coral ridge also called Adam’s Bridge. Separates the shallow sea consisting of the Gulf of Mannar in the south and […]
Sufism
In News In ‘In Search of the Divine: Living Histories of Sufism in India’, Rana Safvi weaves together a narrative that combines history and geography, myth and contemporary practices of Sufism. Key Points From the Book Shrines being brought to life with writing: Rana Safvi has attempted the daunting task of mapping out the Sufi […]
Hwasong-17
In News Recently, North Korea test fired its massive new Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). About Hwasong-17 The Hwasong-17 is nuclear-armed North Korea’s biggest missile yet, and is the largest road-mobile, liquid-fuelled ICBM in the world. Its diameter is estimated to be between 2.4 and 2.5 metres. It is launched directly from a transporter, erector, […]
PM-KISAN Scheme
In News The number of farmers who received funds under the Union government’s Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme fell by two-thirds from the scheme’s launch in 2019 till now. About PM-KISAN scheme Objective: Under the scheme an income support of 6,000/- per year in three equal installments will be provided to all land […]
Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace Disarmament, and Development
In News Former Vice-President Hamid Ansari presented the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament, and Development of 2021 to Pratham. About Pratham is an NGO functioning in the field of education. The award is in recognition of Pratham’s work in ensuring quality education for children of the country, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. About Indira […]
Gandhi Mandela Award
In News The 14th Dalai Lama was recently conferred the Gandhi Mandela Award 2022 at Thekchen Choeling in Dharamshala’s McleodGanj by Himachal Pradesh Governor. He has been conferred with the peace prize for the qualities of non-violence and compassion and he has been called a “universal ambassador of peace”. What is the Gandhi Mandela Award? […]
Development Project on the Great Nicobar Island
In News Recently, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change gave environmental clearance for the development project on the Great Nicobar Island. The port is expected to be commissioned by 2027–28. More about the news The development project consists of: A “greenfield city” has been proposed An International Container Transhipment Terminal (ICTT), A greenfield […]
Blue Diamond Affair
In News Recently, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Thailand’s prime minister signed agreements to expand diplomatic relations between the two countries. The relations were restored only earlier this year, three decades after a high-profile jewelry theft, also known as the Blue Diamond Affair. About Blue Diamond Affair Saudi Arabia downgraded its diplomatic relations […]
Daily Current Affairs
- News In Short 22-10-2024
- New Assessment Highlights Role of Wetlands in National Biodiversity Strategies
- Need for Nature Restoration Law in India
- Rome Declaration on Water Scarcity in Agriculture
- Administrative Allocation of Satellite Spectrum