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National Tourism Day
Every year the National Tourism Day is celebrated on January 25. The day is celebrated to create awareness about the growth aspects of tourism sector. Also, the day aims to spread the impact of tourism sector on the economic development ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Census in Kaziranga National Park
The Kaziranga National Park is a Tiger Reserve and a World Heritage site. The park recently conducted its water fowl census. About the census The census is conducted in the 52 wetlands in the parks. In 2021, the bird count ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Nizamuddin Basti Project gets two UNESCO Heritage Awards
The UNESCO recently presented two Heritage Awards to the Nizamuddin Basti Project. The project was awarded for its conservation efforts. It was awarded with the Special Recognition for Sustainable Award and Award of Excellence. What is Nizamuddin Basti Project? The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation wins Earth Guardian Award
The Parambikulam Tiger Conservation Foundation (PaTCoF) has won the “Earth Guardian Award” which was instituted by the NatWest Group. Key Points PaTCoF is a non-profit organisation under forest department which seeks to facilitate conservation of tiger and biodiversity in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Toy-train safari launched on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway route
The Northeast Frontier Railways (NFR) has launched a regular Jungle Tea Toy Train Safari on the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Route. Key Points Toy-train safari will run from Siliguri junction to Rongtong station in West Bengal. This is the NRF’s second ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Maharashtra seeks World Heritage Site Tag for 14 Forts
Maharashtra Government has prepared and submitted a tentative serial nomination for 14 forts of the state, to get World Heritage Site tag. What are those forts? Maharashtra has listed 14 sites including Shivneri fort, Raigad Fort, Torna fort, Rajgad Fort, ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021