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60th Anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La

November 19, 2022

November 18 marks the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Rezang La. About Battle of Rezang La In 1962, the Charlie Company (C Company) of the 13th battalion of the Kumaon Regiment fought against the Chinese attack at the Rezang ..

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Who are Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK)?

November 15, 2022

Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK is responsible for the bombing that killed six people and injured several dozen on Istiklal Avenue in Türkiye’s Istanbul. The attack is said to have been ordered from Kobani – a majority Kurdish city in ..

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Report: Information on many Ramsar Sites Outdated

November 11, 2022

The 14th meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties (COP14) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands is being co-hosted by Wuhan (China) and Geneva (Switzerland) from November 5 to 13, 2022. During the event, the Wuhan Declaration was adopted ..

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Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary

November 11, 2022

The Cauvery South Wildlife Sanctuary was notified recently by the state government of Tamil Nadu. The state government had earlier notified Kazhuveli Bird Sanctuary, Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary, Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary and Dugong Conservation Reserve. About the Cauvery South Wildlife ..

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Gujarat Morbi Bridge collapse

October 31, 2022

At least 141 people have lost their lives because of the collapse of British era bridge in Morbi, Gujarat. While 177 people were saved, several others are missing. About “Jhulto Pul” suspension bridge “Jhulto Pul” is a pedestrian suspension bridge ..

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Terai Elephant Reserve

October 29, 2022

The Indian Government approved the establishment of Terai Elephant Reserve in Uttar Pradesh. About Terai Elephant Reserve The Terai Elephant Reserve will be established in Dudhwa-Pilibhit in Uttar Pradesh. It will span across 3,049 sq km area. It will be ..

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Migration of Great Indian Bustard

October 25, 2022

Three Great Indian Bustards were spotted in Pakistan’s Cholistan desert. Key facts The recent sighting of Great Indian Bustards (GIBs) in the Cholistan desert led to the speculation that these species have migrated from Desert National Park (DNP) in Rajasthan, ..

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Durgavati Tiger Reserve

October 22, 2022

Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board recently approved the establishment of a new tiger reserve called Durgavati Tiger Reserve. Key facts The Madhya Pradesh Wildlife Board recently approved the creation of the Durgavati Tiger Reserve. It will host tigers of Panna Tiger ..

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