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In a recent development, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Forest and Environment Department of Gujarat celebrated World Lion Day – 2025 at the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary in Devbhumi Dwarka district, Gujarat. About Barda Wildlife Sanctuary Located in the state of Gujarat, the Barda Wildlife Sanctuary is a key biodiversity hotspot and an essential site for the conservation of the Asiatic Lion. Geographical Features: Rivers: The sanctuary is

Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRT Tiger R

Recently, eviction notices have been served to two prominent religious institutions and two businessmen within the Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple area as part of conservation efforts. Location: The Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve is located in the Biligirirangana Hills (BR Hills), in the Chamarajanagar District of Karnataka, India. The reserve is situated at an elevation of 5,091 feet above sea level and lies between the Western and Eastern Ghats, making it a unique

Khelo India ASMITA

The Khelo India ASMITA Football League 2025-26 was recently inaugurated by the Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. About Khelo India ASMITA: ASMITA stands for Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women. It is part of the larger Khelo India initiative, which aims to promote sports across the country, with a special focus on women's empowerment and gender neutrality in sports. Objective: The league’s goal is

Tritium

A global ocean model study conducted by University of Tokyo and Fukushima University researchers has confirmed that the release of tritium wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant has minimal impact on ocean waters. About Tritium: Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Key Features of Tritium: Composition: It has the same number of protons and electrons as regular hydrogen, but it has two neutrons, making it unstable and