Current Affairs
Eco-Sensitive Zone
As per the National Wildlife Action Plan (2002-2016), issued by MoEFCC, land within 10 km of the boundaries of national parks and wildlife sanctuaries is to be notified as eco-fragile zones or Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZ) They act as a transition … Continue reading
Kaziranga National Park
Location: Located between the Brahmaputra River and the Mikir Hills in Assam. Status: National Park, Tiger Reserve, Important Bird Area, and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Famous For: Largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceros. Biodiversity: Home to tigers, elephants, swamp deer, … Continue reading
United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)
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Kuril Island
Kuril Islands are a disputed territory between Japan and Russia. The Kuril Islands are a volcanic archipelago administered as part of the Sakhalin Oblast in the Russian Far East. The islands stretch approximately 1,300 km northeast from Hokkaido in Japan … Continue reading
National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme
NAMASTE scheme is a Central Sector Scheme launched by the Government of India to eliminate hazardous manual scavenging and ensure the safety, dignity, and social security of sanitation workers, especially those cleaning sewers and septic tanks. Launch Launched in 2022 … Continue reading
Gaganyaan Mission
Gaganyaan Mission is the manned space mission of India. Fact To Know The crewed spaceflight plans to place humans in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) in the initial missions. Will help India gain practical knowledge and experience in launching future space … Continue reading