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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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Leopards in Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

October 10, 2022

Leopards have been sighted in Delhi’s Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary for the first time since 1940. Key facts • Eight leopards have been sighted in the Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary. • This is a sign of a booming ecosystem. • ..

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Kerch Bridge collapse

October 8, 2022

A fuel tank explosion caused the partial collapse of the Kerch Bridge, which connects Russia with Crimea. Key facts The Kerch Bridge, also known as Crimea Bridge, is a road-and-rail bridge connecting Russia and Crimean Peninsula. It is the longest ..

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Avalanche on Draupadi Ka Danda II peak

October 7, 2022

On October 4, dozens of individuals participating in a mountaineering course were hit by an avalanche on Draupadi Ka Danda-II peak in Uttarakhand. Key facts A total of 16 individuals, including 2 instructors and 14 trainees have lost their life ..

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Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve

September 29, 2022

The fourth tiger reserve has been notified by the Uttar Pradesh Government. Key facts The state cabinet has approved the notification of Uttar Pradesh’s fourth tiger reserve in the Ranipur Wildlife Sanctuary (RWS) in Chitrakoot district under the Wild life ..

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