Current affairs

Simlipal Tiger Reserve

About Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) Location: Mayurbhanj District, in the Northern-most part of Odisha. It is a National Park, Tiger Reserve & Biosphere Reserve. Flora: Mix of deciduous with some semi-evergreen forests. Sal is the dominant tree species. Fauna: Tiger,...

Land Ports Authority of India

About Land Port Authority (LPAI) It was established in 2012 under the Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010. It is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Its primary role is to develop, manage, and maintain...

Tardigrades

About Tardigrades They are also known as water bears or moss piglets. They are microscopic, water-dwelling animals belonging to the phylum Tardigrada. Physical Characteristics: Body Structure: They have a segmented body with four pairs of stubby legs, each ending in...

Digital Arrest

About Digital Arrest It is a cyber scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement authorities to extort money from victims. It involves creating a scenario where victims believe they are under investigation for serious crimes, such as drug trafficking or money...

Uttar Pradesh Govt links Performance of District Magistrates

Introduction to the New Assessment System The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented an innovative system to assess District Magistrates (DMs) and Divisional Commissioners based on their ability to attract investments to their districts. This initiative marks a shift in governance...

Bhartiya Antriksh Station

About Bhartiya Antriksh Station (BAS) BAS is India's upcoming space station, It is part of the broader ambitions of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to enhance its capabilities in human spaceflight and scientific research. Specifications: First Module: The first...

Russia -North Korea Defence Treaty

About Russia - North Korea Defence Treaty Mutual Military Assistance: The treaty obligates both nations to provide immediate military assistance to each other if either is attacked. This assistance can include "all means" available, reflecting a commitment to collective defence....

Sea Weeds Industry

About Seaweeds Seaweeds are marine algae found in coastal environments, including intertidal zones and shallow waters. They are classified into three main groups: green (Chlorophyta), red (Rhodophyta) and brown (Phaeophyta) algae. Seaweeds serve as a crucial food source for various...

Pandemic Fund Project

About Pandemic Fund Project It is a corpus established under the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), to strengthen India's readiness for outbreaks of zoonotic diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared six public health emergencies of international...

National Mission for Manuscript

Context The Union Ministry of Culture is planning to "revive and relaunch" the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) and is considering establishing an autonomous body dedicated to preserving India’s ancient manuscripts and texts. Presently, NMM is a part of the...