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Recently, the proceedings of Chamber 1 in Kerala High Court were disrupted due to a foul stench caused by an Asian Palm Civet. This unusual incident brought attention to this nocturnal mammal and its presence even in urban or human-dominated areas. About Asian Palm Civet Also known as Toddy Cat or Common Palm Civet. Scientific Name: Paradoxurus hermaphroditus. It is a small, nocturnal mammal found widely across South and Southeast Asia, includin

Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project

Kalai-II Hydroelectric Project is a significant development in Arunachal Pradesh, both in terms of energy production and its potential environmental impact. Key Features of the Project: Capacity & Location: 1,200 MW capacity, which is substantial and will contribute a major share to the state's power generation. Located on the Lohit River, a tributary of the Brahmaputra River in Anjaw District, Arunachal Pradesh, a region with significant

Didayi Tribe

The Didayi Tribe in Odisha has made headlines with Champa Raspeda, a student from the tribe, becoming the first member to clear the NEET 2025 exam. About the Didayi Tribe Location: The Didayi Tribe is an indigenous group residing primarily in the Malkangiri district of Odisha, in the Eastern Ghats hills. This region is remote, with many of the tribe's villages still isolated. Demographics: They are classified as a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG

INS Aridhaman

India is set to significantly strengthen its strategic defence capabilities with the upcoming induction of INS Aridhaman, the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) in its fleet. About INS Aridhaman Class & Project: INS Aridhaman is the second submarine in the Arihant-class, following INS Arihant, India’s first nuclear-powered SSBN. It is being developed under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project, a significant initiative aimed at b