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List of Tiger Reserves in India 2025, Map, Names, Schemes

As of March 2025, India has designated 58 protected areas as tiger reserves, covering approximately 82,836.44 square kilometres. These reserves play a crucial role in conserving the country's tiger population, which, as of 2023, stands at around 3,682 individuals—nearly 75%...

Chandrayaan 3 Mission, Key Findings Data from the Mission

Context: A new study based on data collected by the Chandrayaan-3 mission has suggested that water ice could be present at more locations beneath the Moon’s surface at the poles than previously thought. Key Findings from Chandrayaan 3 Mission Data...

Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA), History, Causes, Leader, Challenges

The Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) is one of the most influential social movements in India. It was initiated in 1985 by local tribal people, farmers, environmentalists, and human rights activists to protest against the construction of large dams on the...

Appiko Movement History, Background Objective and Result

The Appiko Movement is a significant environmental campaign that originated in September 1983 in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Inspired by the Chipko Movement of 1973 in Uttarakhand, the Appiko Movement aimed to protect the Western Ghats’ forests...

ISRO Chairman List From 1963 to 2025, Get Complete Details

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is India’s premier space agency, responsible for overseeing and executing the country’s space missions. Established in 1969, ISRO has had a significant impact on both the scientific and technological landscape of India and the...

Tax System in India, Types, Tax Structure, Tax Slabs

Tax System in India In India, the taxation system is designed to distribute the responsibility of levying taxes between the Central Government, State Governments, and local authorities such as Municipalities and Local Governments. This collective approach ensures that the government...

Goods and Services Tax (GST), Objectives, Features, Subsumed Taxes

The 55th GST Council meeting, held on December 21, 2024, in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, under the chairpersonship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, introduced significant changes to India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework. These changes aim to simplify compliance, reduce...

Repo Rate and Reverse Repo Rate, Impact on Economy

Repo Rate Latest Updates The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) updated its GDP growth projection for the fiscal year 2024-2025 to 7.2%, up from the previous estimate of 7%. The GDP growth rates for the quarters in 2024 are projected...

RBI Monetary Policy Committee: Repo Rate Unchanged at 6.5%

In its latest monetary policy meeting held on December 6, 2024, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5%. This decision follows an in-depth analysis of the current macroeconomic situation, with...

List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of India 2024, Check Area and Importance

India, home to a rich tapestry of biodiversity, houses an extensive network of wildlife sanctuaries spread across its diverse landscapes. These sanctuaries play a critical role in conserving flora and fauna, maintaining ecological balance, and fostering eco-tourism. This article provides...