The Senkaku Island represent one of East Asia’s most enduring territorial disputes. The islands comprise Uotsuri Island, Kuba Island, Taisho Island Kitakojima Island, Minamikojima Island, Tobise Island, Okinokitaiwa Island, and Okinominamiiwa Island. Located in the East China Sea approximately near from …
Why in News? Allocated ₹20.5 lakh for studies and protection, aiming to generate baseline data on this elusive, little-studied mammal whose population is declining due to habitat loss and hunting. IUCN Status Least Concern (LC) (However, local populations in India …
Why in News? The Ministry of Mines released the first-ever State Mining Readiness Index (SMRI) and State rankings, aimed at benchmarking and incentivising mining-sector reforms across States. About Designed to evaluate States’ preparedness and performance in the non-coal mining sector. …
Why in news? India strengthens eastern defences with three new garrisons near Siliguri ‘Chicken’s Neck’ About The Siliguri Corridor often pejoratively nicknamed the “Chicken’s Neck,” has historically been perceived as India’s most significant geographical vulnerability. This narrow strip of land, …
Why in News? Received a high-priority allocation of ₹48.5 lakh from the Tamil Nadu government to fund measures like installing canopy bridges, which are crucial for maintaining forest connectivity in its fragmented habitat. IUCN Status: Endangered (EN) Special Characters • …
Dark patterns are deceptive online design practices used to trick or mislead users into actions they would not normally take, especially spending more money or sharing data. Examples: False urgency (e.g., “Only 1 left,” when untrue) Basket sneaking (adding items …
The CE20 cryogenic engine powers the upper stage of ISRO’s LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3). On 7 November, ISRO successfully demonstrated the bootstrap mode start at the High-Altitude Test (HAT) facility, Mahendragiri, under vacuum conditions. The test lasted 10 seconds and …
INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage) has launched Project Gaja-Lok: Elephant Lands and their Cultural Symbolism in Asia, a trans-national initiative that links cultural heritage with ecological conservation. About The project aims to document, exhibit and discuss …
Why in News? The WHO released its Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use (2000–2024), assessing global and national progress toward reducing tobacco consumption in line with the WHO NCD Global Monitoring Framework. About the Report Tracks …