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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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World Green City Award 2022

October 17, 2022

Hyderabad recently received the prestigious World Green City Award 2022. Key facts Hyderabad has beaten the cities like Paris, Bogota, Mexico City, Montreal and Fortaleza to receive World Green City Award 2022 – the best across all six categories. Hyderabad ..

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Paraliparis selti – new species of deep sea fish

October 15, 2022

Scientists have recently discovered a new species of deep sea fish in the Atacama Trench. Key facts In 2018, an international team of researchers surveyed the Atacama Trench by deployed free-falling landers to study deep sea creatures. They recorded three ..

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Kadavur Slender Loris sanctuary

October 13, 2022

The state government of Tamil Nadu has notified the establishment of Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary. Key facts Tamil Nadu is set to host India’s first ever Slender Loris Sanctuary. Named Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary, it will span across 11,806 hectares ..

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Mahakal Lok Corridor

October 12, 2022

The first phase of the Mahakal Lok Corridor was inaugurated recently by Prime Minister Modi. Key facts The first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project was implemented in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Under Rs.850 crore project, the precinct of ..

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