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Blue Flag Beaches in India List

Context: Rushikonda Beach wins back the Blue Flag tag which was earlier withdrawn due to poor maintenance. Read this article to get the List of Blue Flag Beaches in India. What is Blue Flag Certification? The Blue Flag Certification is...

India’s Path to Net Zero, Challenges and Potential Benefits

Context: Much needs to be achieved in India in the near term to reach that net zero emission goal. More In News Research by The Fletcher School (Tufts University) and Worley highlights that India's development (Viksit Bharat) and net-zero journey...

Miyawaki Method of Plantation and its Benefits

Context: During the recently concluded Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh government implemented the Miyawaki Method for afforestation & to create “oxygen banks” and increase green cover. About Miyawaki Method of Plantation Miyawaki Method is a technique for creating forests...

Voyage of Iguanas: How they travelled from Americas to Fiji

Context: The latest research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences has solved a long-standing mystery of how iguanas reached the Pacific islands. About Iguanas Iguanas are large, herbivorous or omnivorous lizards. They are cold-blooded reptiles, primarily found...

World Water Day 2025, Date, Theme, History, Significance

World Water Day is observed every year on March 22 to highlight the importance of freshwater and advocate for the sustainable management of water resources. Established by the United Nations (UN), the day serves as a reminder of the global...

Caracal, Distribution, Habitat, Features, IUCN Status

Context: Recently Rajasthan’s Forest Minister shared the first photographic record of a caracal in Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve (MHTR). About Caracals: The Rare Wild Cat Caracals are medium-sized wild cats native to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and South...

France Discovered World’s Largest White Hydrogen Deposits

Context: France has discovered 46 million tons of natural hydrogen beneath the soil of Folschviller, Moselle region. What is White Hydrogen? White hydrogen (also called natural hydrogen) is a naturally occurring form of hydrogen found in the Earth’s crust. Unlike...

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...

Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary

Context: The Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary has recorded its fourth consecutive year of successful breeding for the endangered long-billed vultures. About Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary It is located in Ramanagara, Karnataka. It is India’s first and only vulture sanctuary. It...

List of National Parks in Assam, Sikhna Jwhwlao as 8th National Park

Context: Recently Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park has been declared the eighth national park in Assam. National Parks in Assam Assam is a state in northeastern India known for its rich biodiversity and stunning natural beauty. The state is home to...