Contents1 2 What is the News?3 Process of formation of lightning4 Why are elephants more vulnerable to lightning? What is the News? Recently, 18 elephants died on a hilltop in Assam. The preliminary post-mortem report indicates they had been struck by lightning. Process of formation of lightning During a storm or rain, particles of rain,… Continue reading Can a Single Lightning Flash kill 18 Elephants?
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“Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
What is the News? A piece of Winchcombe meteorite will be displayed at the National History Museum, Gloucestershire (UK). About Winchcombe meteorite: The Winchcombe meteorite is also known as carbonaceous meteorite. These meteorites have high proportion of carbon. It was discovered after it landed in the driveway of a house located in Gloucestershire in the UK… Continue reading “Winchcombe Meteorite” – To be Displayed in the UK
Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the study:4 Elephant Seals:5 Northern Elephant Seals:6 Southern Elephant Seals: What is the News? Scientists have conducted the most thorough study of the unique feeding behaviour of northern elephant seals, especially focusing on the female elephant seals. About the study: The Northern Elephant seals are famous for their… Continue reading Understanding the feeding behaviour of “Northern Elephant seals”
Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas:4 Other Key Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: What is the News? The Central Government has released new guidelines in the wake of the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in rural areas. About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: Three Tier Structure: The… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
What is the News? Six young girls from Assam have developed a biodegradable and compostable yoga mat called ‘Moorhen Yoga Mat’. Note: The Mat was developed with the support of the North East Centre for Technology Application and Reach(NECTAR). NECTAR is an autonomous body under the Department of Science & Technology(DST). About Moorhen Yoga Mat:… Continue reading Biodegradable “Moorhen Yoga Mat” developed from “Water Hyacinth”
WHO warns against use of “Ivermectin” to treat Covid-19
What is the News? The World Health Organization(WHO) has recommended against the use of ‘ivermectin‘ drug for the treatment of COVID-19 patients. Despite this, Ivermectin is still listed in India as a possible treatment option for mild COVID-19 patients under home isolation. About Ivermectin Drug: Ivermectin is an orally administered drug used to treat parasitic… Continue reading WHO warns against use of “Ivermectin” to treat Covid-19
Ex-Defence doctors to provide online consultation on “e-Sanjeevani OPD”
What is the News? Ex-Defence doctors will also now provide online consultation on e-Sanjeevani OPD to the needy patients in Rajasthan. This facility will be extended to other states shortly. E-Sanjeevani: It is a telemedicine platform of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare(MoHFW). The platform has enabled two types of telemedicine services: eSanjeevani: It… Continue reading Ex-Defence doctors to provide online consultation on “e-Sanjeevani OPD”
“Volcanic eruption” occurs in Indonesia’s “Mount Sinabung”
Contents1 2 What is the News?3 About Mount Sinabung:4 What is Volcano?5 Why Volcanic Eruption takes place?6 Risk From Volcanic Eruptions: What is the News? Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung has erupted releasing a massive column of volcanic ash and smoke up to 3,000 metres(3 km) into the sky. About Mount Sinabung: Mount Sinabung is located in… Continue reading “Volcanic eruption” occurs in Indonesia’s “Mount Sinabung”
“Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
What is the News? International Union for Conservation of Nature(IUCN) has released a report titled “Nature in a Globalised World: Conflict and Conservation”. About the Nature in a Globalised World Report: The report focuses on complex relationships between nature and the armed conflict. Objective: The objective is to bring nature conservation into the mainstream of… Continue reading “Nature in a Globalised World” – An IUCN report on Conflict and Conservation
