Indian blue economy
Context India has been leading the blue economy discourse at the highest level with its geographic and geostrategic position, putting greater focus on the Indian Ocean region. Blue economy refers…
Context India has been leading the blue economy discourse at the highest level with its geographic and geostrategic position, putting greater focus on the Indian Ocean region. Blue economy refers…
Context A new Indian beetle species has been discovered in India named Omorgus Khandesh. About Omorgus Khandesh Omorgus Khandesh is necrophagous and is, therefore, also called a keratin beetle. During…
Context Black-tailed godwit (limosa limosa) foraging for food at the Perumbakkam wetland, which is part of the Pallikaranai Marsh. About Black-tailed godwit In the wetlands in and around Chennai, the…
Context Birders, wildlife enthusiasts and forest officials have sighted 145 different bird species during the first Sundarban Bird Festival. The first-ever festival was organised by the Sundarban Tiger Reserve (STR).…
Context The Andhra Pradesh Forest Department is initiating a series of measures to develop Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary. About Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary Sounds of noisy crickets of the forest fade off…
Context The Union Finance Minister has launched Amrit Dharohar Scheme in the Union Budget 2023-24. About Amrit Dharohar Scheme Amrit Dharohar is a scheme that will be implemented over the…
Context The Union Budget 2023-23 has launched Bhartiya Prakritik Kheti Bio-Input Resource Centres. About Bhartiya Prakritik Kheti Bio-Input Resource Centres To further facilitate the adoption of “natural farming,” 10,000 Bio-Input…
Context The Union Budget 2023-23 has introduced PM PRANAM Scheme (Prime Minister Programme for Restoration, Awareness, Nourishment and Amelioration of Mother Earth) About PM PRANAM Scheme PM PRANAM was launched…
Context The Union Budget for 2023-24 announced an initiative for mangrove plantation along the coastline and on salt pan lands, under MISHTI Scheme (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible…
Context Yaya Tso, known as birds' paradise for its beautiful lake located at an altitude of 4,820 metres, has been proposed as Ladakh’s first biodiversity heritage site (BHS). About Yaya…