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Rare Myristica swamp tree frog found in Thrissur

Source: Click here News: Myristica swamp tree frog has been recorded for the first time north of the Shencottah gap in the Vazhachal Reserve Forest in Kerala’s Thrissur district. Facts: Myristica Swamp Tree Frog: It is a rare arboreal species endemic to the Western Ghats. These frogs are rare and elusive for the reason that they are… Continue reading Rare Myristica swamp tree frog found in Thrissur

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Plasmodium ovale and other types of malaria

Source: Click here News: A not very common type of malaria, Plasmodium ovale has been identified in a jawan in Kerala. Facts: Malaria: It is caused by the bite of the female Anopheles mosquito, if the mosquito itself is infected with a malarial parasite. Types: There are five kinds of malarial parasites — Plasmodium falciparum, Plasmodium vivax (the commonest… Continue reading Plasmodium ovale and other types of malaria

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Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 14th December 2020

Good Morning dear reader. We are posting Today’s Must Read Current Affairs Articles below: \ GS Paper 2 Peace on the border is important for all aspects of India’s relations with China The Hindu Page – 6 Syllabus Topic – India and its neighbourhood- relations A sector that needs to be nursed back to health… Continue reading Must Read Current Affairs Articles I 14th December 2020

Anganwadi centres are in urgent need of an overhaul. Explain

What is the Anganwadi Centre?  Anganwadi centers (Hindi for courtyard shelter) were started by the Indian government in 1975 as part of the Integrated Child Development Services program (ICDS) to combat child hunger and malnutrition. However, it evolved to provide other basic services related to primary learning activities and health care such as contraceptive and… Continue reading Anganwadi centres are in urgent need of an overhaul. Explain

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