News: Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD) is threatening cassava, a key staple crop for millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. About Cassava Brown Streak Disease It is a viral disease that causes loss of cassava root (tuber) production and quality. Caused by: It is caused by two types of viruses: Cassava Brown Streak Virus (CBSV) and… Continue reading Cassava Brown Streak Disease
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Karbi Anglong Ginger
News: Assam achieved a major agricultural milestone by sending its first trial export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London. About Karbi Anglong Ginger About: It is an important cash crop of Assam. It is grown in Singhasan Hills of Karbi Anglong district of Assam using the age-old system of Jhum and Tila cultivation. Cultivation… Continue reading Karbi Anglong Ginger
Striped Hyena
News: Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have proposed adding the Striped Hyena to Appendix I and II of the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals ahead of CMS COP15 in Campo Grande. About Striped Hyena Striped Hyena is one of four species in the Hyaenidae family. The other three species of Hyaenidae family… Continue reading Striped Hyena
Durand Line
News: Pakistan and Afghanistan have fought a second major clash in six months, more serious than routine Durand Line skirmishes during the U.S.A presence in Afghanistan. About Durand Line Location: The Durand Line is a 2,640 km border dividing Afghanistan and Pakistan. History: It is the result of an agreement between Sir Mortimer Durand, a… Continue reading Durand Line
Ruddy Shelduck
News: For over 20 years, residents of Mudh village in Ladakh have been protecting the Ruddy shelduck that visits Ladakh during breeding season. About Ruddy Shelduck The Ruddy shelduck is a large and brightly colored waterfowl known for its orange-brown body and loud, honking call. They are also called the Brahminy duck. Scientific name: Tadorna… Continue reading Ruddy Shelduck
Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
News: Government of West Bengal signed an MoU with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the State Mission for Clean Ganga to develop the Ichhamati and Jalangi river basins. About Ichhamati River Ichamati river is a trans-boundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. Course of river: It originates as a distributary of the Mathabhanga… Continue reading Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
News: The 2nd meeting of the Jiyo Parsi Advisory Committee was held in Mumbai under the chairmanship of Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. About Jiyo Parsi Scheme The Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to address the declining population of the Parsi community. Launched Year: It was launched in… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND
News: The President of India undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. About Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND About: Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) ‘Prachand’ is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured multirole attack helicopter. The name ‘Prachand’ means “fierce,” “powerful,” or “intense” in Sanskrit. Developed by: Hindustan Aeronautics… Continue reading Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND
Hexagon Alliance
News: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a proposal for Hexagon Alliance. About Hexagon Alliance About: It is a proposed six-nation strategic framework to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation across West Asia and the Mediterranean. Proposed by: Hexagon alliances is a new… Continue reading Hexagon Alliance
Indravati River
News: Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation along the Indravati river belt. About Indravati River Origin: It originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha on the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats and then flows westward. During its course, it forms the boundary… Continue reading Indravati River
