About Sacred groves are clusters of trees which are protected and sustained by the local communities because of their cultural and spiritual significance. It usually consists of a dense cover of vegetation including climbers, herbs, shrubs and trees, with the …
About The olive ridley turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea) is considered the most abundant sea turtle in the world. Olive ridleys are found only in warmer waters, including the southern Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. The olive ridley is omnivorous in its …
About Sulphur dioxide (SO2) is a gaseous air pollutant composed of sulfur and oxygen. SO2 is a colourless, soluble gas with a characteristic pungent smell which forms sulphuric acid when combined with water. Sources of SO2 emissions: Anthropogenic sources: Burning …
About The Indian star tortoise is a small to medium sized tortoise, known for its distinctive star shaped shell. It is found in habitats, ranging from arid regions, grassy plains and moist deciduous forests. The Indian star tortoise is endemic …
What is Article 131? Article 131 deals with the ‘original jurisdiction’ of the Supreme Court of India in any dispute that involves a ‘question of law or fact on which the existence of legal right depends’. Original jurisdiction refers to …
About The ‘Khelo India – National Programme for Development of Sports’ was launched in 2016-17 with the twin objective of mass participation and promotion of excellence in sports across the country. The scheme comprises the following five components: Creation and …
About Nesting in the southern slopes of the Satpura range of Central India, Pench Tiger Reserve comprises the Indira Priyadarshini Pench National Park, the Pench Mowgli Sanctuary and a buffer. It derives its name from its lifeline – the River …
About IDA The Island Development Agency (IDA) was set up in 2017 following the Prime Minister’s review meeting for the development of islands. IDA focuses on holistic development of Islands. IDA is chaired by the Union Home Minister. Why in …
About the Index Logistics Ease Across Different State (LEADS) was conceived on the lines of the Logistics Performance Index of World Bank in 2018. Launched by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, it serves as a benchmarking tool to …