Indian Grey Hornbill Reintroduction in Gir | UPSC | HPAS
UPSC Relevance: GS Paper III – Environment and Biodiversity; Wildlife Conservation; Species Reintroduction; Protected AreasPrelims Focus: Indian Grey Hornbill, Great Hornbill, Gir National Park, IUCN status and ecological role of hornbills Why in the News? The Indian Grey Hornbill has successfully re-established itself in Gujarat’s Gir landscape after disappearing from the region around the 1950s–60s. Birds reintroduced by the Gujarat Forest Department have established territories, adapted to their habitat and produced offspring. The programme released 40 hornbills in
List Of GI Tag in Himachal Pradesh
What is GI Tag? A GI Tag, or Geographical Indication, is a designation given to a specific product that is intricately linked to a particular geographical location. This certification signifies that the product is crafted using traditional methods and holds a distinct reputation due to its geographical origin. Typically applied to items such as industrial products, foodstuffs, agricultural products, spirit drinks, and handicrafts, the GI Tag safeguards against unauthorized use of the product's name by anyone
Bonn Challenge India Explained: Objectives, Progress & Government Initiatives
Bonn Challenge: India's Journey Towards Restoring Degraded Landscapes Introduction Land degradation, deforestation, desertification, and biodiversity loss have become some of the biggest environmental challenges of the 21st century. Degraded ecosystems not only reduce agricultural productivity but also threaten biodiversity, water security, livelihoods, and climate resilience. Recognizing the urgent need for ecological restoration, the global community launched the Bonn Challenge in 2011—one of the world's largest forest landscape restoration initiatives. India has emerged as one of the leading contributors
Loktak Lake: Largest Freshwater Lake in Northeast India
Loktak Lake in Manipur is Northeast India’s largest freshwater lake, famous for phumdis, Keibul Lamjao National Park and the endangered Sangai deer.
Anaimangalam Copper Plates Returned to India
Anaimangalam Copper Plates, also known as the Leiden Plates, are 11th-century Chola-era inscriptions that record land grants, maritime links and religious pluralism during the reigns of Rajaraja Chola I and Rajendra Chola I. Recently, these historic plates came into news after the Netherlands returned them to India.
MIRV Technology: Meaning, Features and Significance for India
Why in the News? India successfully conducted the flight trial of an Advanced Agni missile equipped with Multiple Independently Targeted Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, on May 8, 2026. According to the Ministry of Defence, the missile was tested with multiple payloads aimed at different targets spread over a large geographical area in the Indian Ocean Region. This development is significant because MIRV technology strengthens India’s strategic deterrence and expands its