Ganeshaiah’s Dwarf Gecko

A new species of gecko, Cnemaspis ganeshaiahi, has been discovered in the Male Mahadeshwara Hills (MM Hills) in Chamarajanagar, Karnataka. This gecko species is endemic to this area and has been named after KN Ganeshaiah, a renowned agricultural scientist and Kannada writer. Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and Environment (ATREE) announced ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Persons in News

Topics: Eastern Ghats • Geckos • New Species

INS Dronacharya

The Indian Navy’s INS Dronacharya is a prestigious gunnery school located in Kochi, Kerala. The school has been in operation since 1975 and is responsible for training officers and ratings in various fields such as small-arms, naval missiles, artillery, radar, and defensive countermeasures. It recently received President’s Colour. The President’s Colour President’s Colour is the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News • Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Indian Navy • INS Dronacharya • President's Colour Award • President's Colours • Sagar Prahari Bal

Translocation of Lions of Asiatic Lions: Important Facts

Gujarat, known for its rich biodiversity and wildlife, is home to the Asiatic lion, one of the rarest and most endangered big cat species in the world. The Asiatic lion population in Gujarat is concentrated in the Gir Forest National Park, which is the only remaining habitat of this species. To ensure the survival and ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Asiatic lion • gir forest • Gir National Park • Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary • Gujarat

What is East African Rift?

The East African Rift is a geological feature that stretches for 56 kilometers. It first emerged in Ethiopia’s desert in 2005. The Rift is predicted to create a new ocean and divide Africa into two separate parts. Although the emergence of new coastlines may unlock new opportunities for economic growth, there will also be consequences ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Topics: Africa • East Africa • East African Rift

Golconda Fort: Important Facts and Challenges It Faces

Golconda Fort, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana, is a historically significant fortress that dates back to the 11th century. Built by Kakatiya ruler Pratāparudra using mud walls, the fort was later handed over to the Bahmani Kings by Deo Rai, Rajah of Warangal, and subsequently became the capital of the Golconda Sultanate. Because ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Topics: Archeological Survey of India • Telangana • UNESCO World Heritage Site

Zojila Pass and its Reopening: Important Facts

The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has reopened the Himalayan Zojila Pass ahead of the usual schedule. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the reopening of the pass and its importance. Significance of Zojila Pass The Zojila Pass is a strategic link between Ladakh and Kashmir. It is the only road link that connects the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2023

Category: Places in News Current Affairs

Topics: Border Road Organisation • Border Road organization • Ladakh • Zojila • Zojila Pass