Source: The post is based on the article “CITES COP19: Rare Jeypore Ground Gecko listed in Appendix 2 to stall its trafficking” published in Down To Earth on 28th November 2022. What is the News? Jeypore Ground Gecko has been included in Appendix II of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). Note:… Continue reading CITES COP19: Rare Jeypore Ground Gecko listed in Appendix 2 to stall its trafficking
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What is Imphal’s Ima market, which minister Jaishankar called ‘a great example of Nari Shakti’
Source: The post is based on the article “What is Imphal’s Ima market, which minister Jaishankar called a great example of Nari Shakti” published in Indian Express on 28th November 2022. What is the News? External Affairs minister has tweeted pictures of his visit to Manipur’s Ima market, calling it a “great example of nari… Continue reading What is Imphal’s Ima market, which minister Jaishankar called ‘a great example of Nari Shakti’
Perfect storm: What is the Fujiwhara Effect?
Source: The post is based on the article “Perfect storm: What is the Fujiwhara Effect?” published in Down To Earth on 28th November 2022. What is the News? Meteorologists were mesmerized by Typhoon Hinnamnor as it provided a textbook example of a phenomenon known as the Fujiwhara Effect. What is the Fujiwhara Effect? The Fujiwhara… Continue reading Perfect storm: What is the Fujiwhara Effect?
ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever
Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever” published in TOI on 27th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Why has ICMR advised not to use antibiotics for low-grade fever?3 What are the guidelines issued by ICMR on antibiotics?4 What is Gram Positive and Gram Negative Bacteria? What… Continue reading ICMR: Avoid antibiotics for low-grade fever
The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
Source: The post is based on the article “The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has… Continue reading The third generation Indian satellite for monitoring the oceans, formally named as Earth Observation Satellite-6(EOS-6) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) in partnership with Ministry of Earth Sciences
‘Austra Hind-22’: India-Australia joint military exercise
Source: The post is based on the article “’Austra Hind-22′: India-Australia joint military exercise” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? The Bilateral Training Exercise “AUSTRA HIND 22” between contingents of the Indian Army and the Australian Army is scheduled to take place at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges (Rajasthan). What is… Continue reading ‘Austra Hind-22’: India-Australia joint military exercise
Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
Source: The post is based on the article “Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel” published in PIB on 27th November 2022. What is the News? The Indian Navy has launched the third Ikshak Survey Vessel. What is Ikshak? Ikshak is the third of the four survey vessels (Large) project. Built by: Garden Reach Shipbuilders… Continue reading Indian Navy launches third ‘Ikshak’ survey vessel
Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI
Source: The post is based on the article “Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI” published in The Hindu on 28th November 2022. What is the News? The Himalayan Yak has been accepted as a Food Animal by the scientific panel of Food Safety and Standard Authority of India(FSSAI). What is Himalayan Yak? Himalayan… Continue reading Himalayan yak accepted as food animal by FSSAI
What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
Source: The post is based on the article “What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?” published in Indian Express on 28th November 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Bluebugging?3 How does Bluebugging work?4 Which devices are susceptible to Bluebugging? 5 What are the techniques to prevent bluebugging? What is… Continue reading What is bluebugging, and how is it used to hack Bluetooth-enabled devices?
Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
Source: The post is based on the article “Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef” published in The Hindu on 27th November 2022. What is the News? Researchers at Smithsonian Institution, Washington have discovered five new species of black corals living as deep as 2,500 feet (760 metres) below the… Continue reading Scientists discover new species of black corals near the Great Barrier Reef
