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Context: Recently, a severe cyclonic storm, Cyclone Dana, intensified over the Bay of Bengal and made landfall on the coasts of Odisha near Bhitarkanika and Dhamra port. About Cyclone Dana About Cyclones Types: Classified into tropical and extratropical cyclones. Tropical

Context: Recently, the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched a $25 Million Pandemic Fund Project on “Animal Health Security Strengthening in India for Pandemic Preparedness and Response”. More on the

Context: India has been ranked among the worst performers in the first-ever Global Nature Conservation Index (NCI). Key Highlights of the Index Why India is one of the worst performers

Context: Recently, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) released its annual Emissions Gap Report (EGR), revealing alarming trends in global greenhouse gas emissions.  Key Findings of the Report  Disparity in Emissions: The report highlights significant disparities

Context: The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre reported that Indians lost more than ₹120 crore in digital arrest frauds in the first quarter of 2024. More on the News What is

Context: The Union Minister, Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, recently launched the 21st Livestock Census (LC), which will be conducted from October 2024 to February 2025. More on the News: About Livestock

Context: Bihar Industry minister recently inaugurated the state’s first dry port at Bihta near Patna, Bihar. About Bihta Dry Port What is a Dry Port?  Other Dry Ports under construction

Context: Recently, a concerning report by Oxfam and Development Finance International (DFI) reveals that 90% of countries have regressed in their commitment to reducing inequality (CRI) index.  More on the News: Key Highlights of

International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System Context: The Union Minister for Communications launched the ‘‘International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System’, to build a safe digital space and protect citizens from

Context: Recently, a chick of the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) was successfully bred through artificial insemination at the Great Indian Bustard Artificial Breeding Center in Jaisalmer.  More on the News