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- Located in the South Tripura District, Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is a rich and diverse ecosystem. The sanctuary is home to three distinct types of forests: Tropical Semievergreen Forest, Moist Mixed Deciduous Forest, and Savannah Woodland. In addition to its forests, the sanctuary features numerous perennial streams, water bodies, and expansive grasslands.
- Flora: The sanctuary is a haven for plant life, with 230 tree species, 400 herb species, 110 shrubs, and 150 types of climbers. A variety of medicinal plants can also be found, such as Kurcha, Tulsi, Vasak, Sarpaganda, Rudraksha, and Bel. The area is particularly known for a species of bamboo called Oxytenanthera nigrociliata, commonly known as Kaillai, which thrives here.
- Fauna: Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary is renowned for its significant population of the Gaur, or Indian Bison, which is one of its main attractions. It is also home to the Hoolock Gibbon, the only ape species found in the Indian subcontinent, as well as primates like the Capped Langur and Golden Langur. Other wildlife includes Leopards, Wild Cats, Pheasants, Lalmukh Bandars, and Wild Boars, making it an essential sanctuary for both flora and fauna.
- The Reykjanes Peninsula, located in the southwest of Iceland, is renowned for its striking volcanic landscape, vast lava fields, and significant geothermal activity. Situated along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, it marks the boundary where the Eurasian and North American tectonic plates are gradually separating. This unique geological setting results in high volcanic activity, with the region featuring moss-covered lava plains and numerous cone-shaped mountains.
- Reykjanes is also home to several high-temperature geothermal zones, with three of these areas being utilized for electricity generation. The peninsula is inhabited by around 30,000 people, making up nearly 8% of Iceland's total population. In 2015, UNESCO designated Reykjanes as a UNESCO Global Geopark, recognizing its geological significance.
- Since 2021, volcanic activity in the region has surged, with eruptions becoming more frequent. Additionally, the constant movement of tectonic plates causes frequent, though typically minor, earthquakes that are often barely noticeable to people.
- India's Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a key entity in the nation's renewable energy sector, is currently under scrutiny due to bribery allegations.
- About Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) Ltd:
- SECI is the leading Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) focused on the development and growth of renewable energy (RE) capacity in India. It operates under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
- Established to support the implementation of the National Solar Mission, SECI was incorporated in 2011 as a not-for-profit company under Section 25 of the Companies Act, 1956. In 2015, it transitioned into a commercial entity under Section 3 of the Companies Act, 2013.
- SECI is the only CPSU entirely dedicated to the renewable energy sector. As an implementing agency, it plays a critical role in the development of Solar, Wind, and Hybrid projects, contributing to the country’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to global climate goals.
- The corporation has been granted the status of Mini-Ratna Category-I CPSU.
- The RS-26 Rubezh is a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) that was first successfully tested in 2012. Its development was spearheaded by the Moscow Institute of Thermal Technology (MITT), a prominent Russian design center specializing in ballistic missile technology.
- The missile is approximately 12 meters in length and weighs around 36 tons. It is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead weighing 800 kg (1,760 lbs). With an estimated range of 2,000 to 6,000 kilometers, the RS-26 falls within the medium-range ballistic missile category, making it suitable for regional strike operations.
- Additionally, the RS-26 Rubezh is designed to carry Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicles (MIRVs), allowing it to strike multiple targets with a single missile.