Easter Island Statues

A man was arrested for ramming a truck into an Easter Island Statue which is considered as sacred and ‘a national monument’. Rapa Nui People The Easter Island Statues are attributed to the Rapa Nui people. They are aboriginal Polynesians ..

Restored Pyramid of Djoser

Egypt reopened the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Pyramid of Djoser, after the recent completion of the restoration process that started in 2006. Pharaoh Djoser Pharaoh Djoser was an ancient pharaoh from the 3rd Dynasty of Egypt. During the reign of ..

Matla Abhiyan: Coastal Security Exercise conducted by Indian Navy

The Indian Navy recently launched a unique coastal security exercise in Kolkata. The exercise was conducted to create awareness about the coastal security to the local community. Highlights The Indian Navy conducted the Coastal Security Exercise, Malta Abhiyan in the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

96 Species of Wetland Birds recorded in Kaziranga

The home of the world’s most one-horned rhinos, Assam’s Kaziranga National Park which is about 220 Km to the east of the capital of Assam, Guwahati has recorded with a total of 19,225 birds from 80 families belonging to 96 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Palau first country to ban sunscreen to protect Coral Reefs

The Pacific Island, Palau has become the first country to ban sun cream that is harmful to corals. The country has banned common ingredients used in cosmetics including oxybenzone. Highlights The order of the ban was passed in 2018. However, ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Ecuador declares State of Emergency after Oil Spills in waters off Galapagos Islands

Located in the South America continent, the Republic of Ecuador has declared a state emergency on Sunday 22nd December 2019 after a ship carrying 6000 gallons (2,500 liters) of diesel oil sank near the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Galapagos ..