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Bandipur Tiger Reserve

WannaBe HPAS July 31, 2025 No Comments

Bandipur National Park in Karnataka is a key tiger and elephant habitat, known for its rich biodiversity within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve.

Kaziranga National Park – Assam

WannaBe HPAS July 31, 2025 No Comments

Kaziranga Tiger Reserve now ranks third in tiger density in India, reflecting successful conservation efforts and rising predator populations.

Operation Mahadev

WannaBe HPAS July 30, 2025 No Comments

Operation Mahadev neutralised key terrorists behind the Pahalgam and Sonamarg attacks, marking a major counter-terror success in Jammu & Kashmir.

Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025

WannaBe HPAS July 29, 2025 No Comments

Exercise Bold Kurukshetra 2025 strengthens India-Singapore defence ties through mechanised warfare drills and UN peacekeeping simulations.

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD)

WannaBe HPAS July 29, 2025 No Comments

Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) caused 16 deer deaths in Pune Zoo, highlighting the need for strong veterinary surveillance and vaccination drives.

Android Earthquake Alert System (AEA)

WannaBe HPAS July 29, 2025 No Comments

The Android Earthquake Alert System uses smartphone sensors to provide real-time quake warnings, now active in 98 countries globally.

Chola emperor “Rajendra Chola I”

WannaBe HPAS July 28, 2025 No Comments

Rajendra Chola I led India’s first major naval expedition, expanding Chola influence across Southeast Asia and showcasing early maritime power.

Hydrogen-Powered Driving Power Car

WannaBe HPAS July 28, 2025 No Comments

India tests its first Hydrogen-Powered train car, marking a green shift in rail transport under the ‘Hydrogen for Heritage’ scheme.

S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ Air Defence System – India’s Strategic Shield

WannaBe HPAS July 12, 2025 No Comments

India advances defence readiness as MoD approves MRO facility for S-400 ‘Sudarshan Chakra’, enhancing long-range air threat interception capabilities.

HTBt Cotton – Towards Commercial Approval in India

WannaBe HPAS July 12, 2025 No Comments

HTBt cotton, a GM variety combining insect resistance and herbicide tolerance, moves closer to approval after a positive biosafety report by GEAC panel.