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Ministry of Mines is set to launch the National Geoscience Data Repository (NGDR) Portal in a ceremony in New Delhi. NGDR is a comprehensive online platform for accessing, sharing, and analyzing geospatial information across the nation. The initiative is spearheaded by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) and Bhaskarachaya Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N). Geological Survey of India (GSI) is a scientific agency that conducts geological surveys and stu

Reykjanes peninsula

A recent report of Iceland's Meteorological Office said that volcanic eruption began in Iceland, south of the capital Reykjavik.

Bonnet macaque (Macaca Radiata)

The bonnet macaque is a species of Old-World monkey that is native to southern India. They are also known as Zati. They are highly arboreal and most abundant on the outskirts of human settlements. Subspecies - Dark-bellied bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata radiata) and Pale-bellied bonnet macaques (Macaca radiata diluta). Conservation Status IUCN – Vulnerable. CITES – Appendix II.

Goa Liberation Day

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated on December 19th every year. It marks the day in 1961 when India reclaimed the coastal state from centuries of Portuguese rule. On December 19, 1961, Goa officially became part of India and was declared as a Union Territory along with Daman and Diu after a military operation called "Operation Vijay".

Forest Fringe Villages

Forest fringe villages are villages that are located near forest areas. They often depend on the forest for their daily needs and biomass. As per India State of Forest Report- 2019, published by Forest Survey of India, approximately 300 million people are dependent on forests. It roughly says that 26% of the total 650,000 villages can be classified as forest fringe villages, home to around 22% of the country’s total population.

Kuno National Park

Wildlife officials from Madhya Pradesh has recently released 2 male cheetahs, named Agni and Vayu, into the safari area at Kuno National Park. Kuno National Park is a wildlife sanctuary and national park in Madhya Pradesh established in 1981 and is named after the Kuno River. The park is located in the Central Indian Vindhyan Hills & the only national park in India that is home to Cheetahs. The Wildlife Institute of India (WIT) and the Wildlife Trust of I

International Migrants Day

International Migrants Day is observed on December 18th each year. Theme of International Migrants Day, 2023 - Act Today. The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed the day in 2000 to recognize the contributions of migrants and the challenges they face. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is a UN-related agency that highlights the contributions and challenges of the migrants worldwide.

Operation Greens (OG)

It is a Central Sector Scheme established under Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana. Launched by - Ministry of Food Processing Industries and Implemented by - National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED). The scheme aims to stabilize the supply of Tomato, Onion, and Potato (TOP) crops, in line with the Operation Flood (White Revolution). It also aims to ensure that these crops are available throughout the year without price vo

PM-ABHIM

It is a centrally sponsored scheme aims to address critical gaps in health infrastructure, surveillance, and health research. The mission's goal is to help communities become self-sufficient in managing health crises and pandemics. It is the largest Pan-India scheme for public health infrastructure since 2005. It is launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in addition to the National Health Mission.

Tamilisai Moovars

Tamilisai Moovars (Tamil Trinity) - Muthuthandavar, Marimutha Pillai, and Arunachala Kavirayar, all 3 lived in TamilNadu and contributed to Carnatic music. Kavirayar was the 1st to compose musical drama in Tamil, his contributions were Rama Natakam, Asomuki Natakam, Sirkazhi Sthala Puranam, and Sirkazhi Kovai. Marimutha Pillai was a pioneer in composing Ninda Stuti Kritis, his contributions were Puliyur Venba and numerous Padhigams and Kuravanji. Muthuth

Martian Moon eXploration (MMX)

It is a space exploration mission led by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) expected to reach Martian orbit in 2025. It is a mission to travel to Mars and survey the red planet’s 2 moons - Phobos and Deimos and finally collect material from its surface before returning to Earth by 2029.

Andriamamelo Cave

Andriamamelo Cave is located in Western Madagascar and contains ancient rock art, hints at ancient connections between Africa and Asia. The art is the 1st pictorial art found on the island and includes images of nature with human-like and animal-like figures. The art includes unique black rock drawings and motifs from Egypt, Ethiopia, Afro-Arab and Borneo.