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Indian bullfrogs take to invasive behaviour early in Andamans

According to a recent study published in Biological Invasions,Indian bullfrog in Andaman islands exhibit their invasive behaviour early in their lives.Even in the developmental stages,the large bullfrog tadpoles eat other native frog tadpoles. The bullfrog is found widely in mainland India and protected under Schedule IV of the Indian Wildlife Act 1972.It is steadily occupying… Continue reading Indian bullfrogs take to invasive behaviour early in Andamans

Over one lakh Olive Ridley turtles enter sea in Odisha

The phenomenon of hatching of baby turtles from the eggshells has begun at the beach of Kalam Island off Odisha coast in Kendrapara district.Kalam Island is a part of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. In the Indian Ocean, the majority of Olive Ridleys nest in two or three large groups near Gahirmatha in Orissa.The coast of Odisha… Continue reading Over one lakh Olive Ridley turtles enter sea in Odisha

20 states join pan-India single emergency helpline number 112

Government has said that 20 states and Union territories have joined a pan-India network of Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) envisages a single pan-India emergency number ‘112’, which is an internationally recognised number to target all types of emergencies. The features of ERSS are (a)single number for emergency services… Continue reading 20 states join pan-India single emergency helpline number 112

Cashing out: Central Bank to sell two NPAs worth Rs 251 crore

Central Bank of India has decided to put up its two non-performing assets(NPAs) worth Rs 251 crore for sale through the Swiss challenge method. A Swiss Challenge is a method of bidding often used in public projects in which an interested party initiates a proposal for a contract or the bid for a project. The… Continue reading Cashing out: Central Bank to sell two NPAs worth Rs 251 crore

Must Read News Articles – April 21st, 2019

Archives GS 2 Former staff writes to SC judges, alleges sexual harassment by CJI In an “extraordinary and unusual hearing” presided over by him and called at a moment’s notice on Saturday, Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi took on the allegation of sexual harassment published against him by some online news portals, saying… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 21st, 2019

7 PM | Draft Indian Forest Act | 20 April, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has finalised the first draft of the comprehensive amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927 (IFA) and sent to states for consultation which are to be completed by June 7  Indian forest Act 1927 • The Indian Forest Act,… Continue reading 7 PM | Draft Indian Forest Act | 20 April, 2019

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[Strategy] “Extremely Slow Handwriting” – How Yo_Yo_Choti_Singh fought it to get IAS Rank 104

One of my friends once said “UPSC is all about balancing and management of Harmones and Neurons.” My reply was “No it’s about balancing and managing your Handwriting skills too.” For those who have normal or above-normal handwriting speed this topic may feel irrelevant. Some may even side away this topic as merely lack of… Continue reading [Strategy] “Extremely Slow Handwriting” – How Yo_Yo_Choti_Singh fought it to get IAS Rank 104

BBB tags 75 senior officers for leadership roles in PSBs

The Banks Board Bureau (BBB) has identified 75 senior officials of state-run banks for leadership roles across public sector banks (PSB). The BBB has also asked the government to give complete autonomy to Public sector banks to decide the organisation structure for better efficiency. Further, they have also suggested a revamp of credit governance architecture… Continue reading BBB tags 75 senior officers for leadership roles in PSBs

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