Cyclone-IV
- An Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the fourth edition of the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise, Cyclone-IV.
- The exercise aims to enhance joint mission planning capabilities and improve interoperability through the exchange of best practices in special operations.
Current Facts
- Sundarbans
- The Sundarbans is the largest mangrove forest ecosystem in the world.
- Situated in the delta formed by the Ganga, Brahmaputra, and Meghna rivers along the Bay of Bengal.
- Spread across India (about 40%) and Bangladesh (around 60%).
- Recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Declared a Biosphere Reserve under the Man and Biosphere Programme
- Also designated as a Ramsar wetland of international importance
- Includes rivers such as Muriganga, Raimangal, Harinbhanga, Saptamukhi, Thakuran, and Matla
- Home to the largest population of tigers in the world, specially adapted to a semi-aquatic (amphibious) lifestyle
- Dominated by salt-resistant vegetation, particularly the Sundari trees
