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Leopards in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Leopards have been sighted in Delhi’s Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time since 1940. Key facts • Eight leopards have been sighted in the Asola Bhatti...

October 10, 2022

Kerch Bridge collapse

A fuel tank explosion caused the partial collapse of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia with Crimea. Key facts The Kerch Bridge, also known as Crimea Bridge, is...

October 8, 2022

Avalanche on Draupadi Ka Danda II peak

On October 4, dozens of individuals participating in a mountaineering course were hit by an avalanche on Draupadi Ka Danda-II peak in Uttarakhand. Key facts A total of...

October 7, 2022

Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve

The fourth tiger reserve has been notified by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Key facts The state cabinet has approved the notification of Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve in...

September 29, 2022

Khosta-2

Khosta-2 variant of coronavirus found in Russian bats in Sochi National Park. Key facts A team of American researchers have found the Khosta-2 in Russian bats. The zoonotic...

September 27, 2022

Poland opens new canal across the Vistula Spit

Poland has opened a new sea waterway to enable ships to sail from the Baltic Sea and the Bay of Gdansk to ports of Vistula lagoon without relying...

September 19, 2022

Varanasi nominated as the first SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital

The temple city of Varanasi was nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital during the recently held SCO Summit. Key facts During the 22nd Meeting of...

September 17, 2022

World’s largest museum of Harappan culture in Rakhigarhi

The world’s largest museum on Harappan culture is currently being set up in Rakhigarhi, Haryana. Key highlights The museum on Harappan culture in Rakhigarhi would showcase some 5,000-year-old...

September 16, 2022

IRCTC to launch Navratri Special Tourist Train

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) – a public sector undertaking under the Railways Ministry – announced that it would launch the Navratri Special Tourist Train...

September 14, 2022

3 Indian Cities in UNESCO Network of Learning Cities

Recently, three cities in India have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. These include two cities Thrissur and Nilambur in Kerala and Warangal in Telangana. Key...

September 7, 2022

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