Indian Long Term Ecological Observatories (I-LTEO) programme

To study the effects of climate change, India has launched long term ecological observatories (LTEO) programme. Under the programme, eight long-term ecological observatories are opened to study the health of eight different biomes. They will cover the Western Himalayas to ..

Mammal population rises in Bhitarkanika National Park

The Bhitarkanika National Park (BNP) is located in Kendrapara district of Odisha and is spread over 672 square kilometers. It is in news recently because the national park has registered an impressive rise in mammal population due to adequate conservation ..

$3 million by World Bank for protecting Tigers in Nepal

World Bank rendered $3 million in order to protect Tigers in Nepal Fund to be worn-out under Strengthening the Regional Cooperation for Wildlife Protection Project Project to be run for 4 years concentrating on preserving tiger habitat, checking the hunting ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2011

Current Affairs January 13, 2010

Abbreviations:COPTA: Control of Tobacco Products ActSIMCON: State Information Minister Conference Awards & HonorsSaraswati Puraskar 2010:Eleven people have been selected for Saraswati Puraskar 2010. They are as follows:Noted Sarod player Ustad Amjad Ali KhanNoted hostorian and writer : Babasaheb Purandare,Vedic scholar ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2010

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs