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Excess Fluoride in Sonbhadra’s Groundwater

Context: Uttar Pradesh's 2nd largest district Sonbhadra, is facing a big problem related to Fluoride contamination in drinking water. About Fluoride Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral found in soil, water, plants and rocks. Chemical Nature: It is the ionic...

India’s Nuclear Energy Strategy, Future Initiatives and Expansion Plans

Context: This year’s Union budget opened the nuclear sector to private players. Why India Needs Nuclear Energy in Its Electricity Mix Rising Electricity Demand: India’s electricity demand is projected to triple by 2047 due to industrialization, urbanization, and population growth....

Role Of Local Communities In Conserving Water

Context: On World Water Day (March 22), Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for collective action to conserve water for both present and future generations. More in News The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch...

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Context: Rushikonda Beach wins back the Blue Flag tag which was earlier withdrawn due to poor maintenance.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...

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%...

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...