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New Butterfly Species Named After Zubeen Garg Why in the News ? A new butterfly species, Euthalia zubeengargi, has been discovered in Arunachal Pradesh and named after Assamese icon Zubeen Garg. The finding highlights India’s rich biodiversity and raises concerns about conservation due to the species’ rare and localised presence. Discovery and Scientific Significance: A …
Read MoreSubansiri Hydel Project Faces Delays in Forest Compliance Why in the News? Despite repeated reminders from the Union Environment Ministry, Arunachal Pradesh has not implemented compensatory afforestation linked to the Subansiri Lower Hydel Project, raising concerns over environmental clearance compliance, forest clearance conditions, elephant corridors, and hydro-peaking impacts. Project Background and Pending Forest Clearance Conditions: …
Read MoreArunachal Mountaineer Kabak Yano Conquers Mount Aconcagua Why in the News? Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina—the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere—as part of her 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition, earning national recognition and praise from State leadership. This achievement also highlights the importance of environmental conservation in mountaineering. …
Read MoreTato-II & Heo Hydroelectric Projects, Arunachal Pradesh Introduction The Government of India, in collaboration with the Arunachal Pradesh government, has recently cleared major clean energy projects in Arunachal Pradesh’s Shi-Yomi district—the Tato-II hydro-electric project (700 MW) and Heo (240 MW) projects. These initiatives symbolize India’s push for renewable energy, regional development, and border area infrastructure …
Read MoreChina’s Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Raises Strategic Concerns Why in the News? China has started building a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River (Brahmaputra) near Arunachal Pradesh. With a 60,000 MW capacity, this $167.8-billion mega dam has triggered concerns in India over water flow, ecological impact, and strategic risks. Strategic and Environmental Concerns …
Read MoreChina Begins Construction of Mega Hydropower Dam on Brahmaputra in Tibet 📍 Location: Nyingchi City, Tibet Autonomous Region 🏞 River: Brahmaputra (Yarlung Tsangpo in China) Key Highlights China has officially commenced construction of a massive hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River (Yarlung Tsangpo) in Nyingchi, close to the India-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh, stirring concerns …
Read MoreIndia’s Wall of Defense Is Rising — Not of Bricks, But of Willpower While global powers negotiate diplomatically, India is quietly transforming its border strategy into a high-altitude masterclass in defense readiness. From Siachen to Arunachal Pradesh, strategic infrastructure is springing up across rugged terrain—helipads, airstrips, surveillance outposts, and road links—symbolizing a powerful new message …
Read MoreSyllabus: GS-2- India and its neighbourhood The values of Sovereignity and non interference Focus : The Chinese government declared that it will standardize the names of 30 locations in Arunachal Pradesh in an effort to assert territorial claims. Earlier it has done for 11 more places. Source- IE Introduction: The Chinese Ministry of Civil Affairs …
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