On May 23, 2025, India and the world witnessed significant developments across various sectors. The 16th Lion Census 2025 has shown encouraging signs for lion conservation in India. At the same time, a global marine study has revealed that clownfish shrink in size during marine heatwaves, raising concerns about climate change impacts on marine life. In maritime news, INSV Kaundinya, an Indian Navy sailing vessel, is set to take on a significant ocean expedition, showcasing India's naval strength and commitment to adventure sailing. On the cultural front, India has made history in literature as "Heart Lamp" by Banu Mushtaq, translated from Kannada by Deepa Bhasthi, won the International Booker Prize 2025, marking a proud moment for Indian languages and global recognition of regional literature.
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Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: GS Paper III (Environment)
Details Related to Asiatic LionAsiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica)
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Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: GS Paper III (Environment)
What is a Clownfish?
What is a Marine Heatwave?A marine heatwave (MHW) is a prolonged period of abnormally high sea surface temperatures (SST) in a specific oceanic region.
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Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: GS Paper II (Security)
INSV Kaundinya is a stitched sail ship based on an artistic depiction in the Ajanta Caves (5th century CE).
Who was Kaundinya?
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Source: The Hindu
Syllabus: GS Paper I (Art & Culture)
What is the International Booker Prize?Prestigious annual international literary award.
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