News: Officials of the Fisheries department sounded alarm about the outbreak of White Gut Disease (WDG). About White Gut Disease (WDG) It is a gastrointestinal disorder of cultivated penaeid shrimp. It is also known as White Feces Disease (WFD). Caused by: It is caused by bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms: Shrimp affected by it produce white… Continue reading White Gut Disease (WDG)
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Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
News: Researchers have revalidated and concluded that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a distinct extant species, separate from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita) It is a species of Asian Pangolin. Earlier, it was considered as a subspecies of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Manis aurita. Distribution:… Continue reading Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme, ‘Viksit UDAN’. About ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme It is a revamped UDAN scheme launched to accelerate regional aviation and support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Budget Outlay: It has a budget outlay of nearly ₹29,000 crore over the next… Continue reading ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
LokOS Platform
News: LokOS Platform has significantly expanded its reach across India, enabling large-scale digital transformation of community institutions. About LokOS Platform LokOS is an abbreviation where “Lok” means People and “OS” stands for Operating System. It is a web and mobile platform under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for end-to-end digitisation of Self-Help… Continue reading LokOS Platform
Oldest Banyan Tree
News: Recently, a banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree. About Oldest Banyan Tree It is an evergreen, fast-growing tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the world’s largest trees based on canopy size. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Oldest Banyan Tree
Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, successfully conducted Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA). About Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) is the third national-level mock drill under the National One Health Mission to strengthen India’s preparedness for animal health emergencies and zoonotic disease outbreaks. Aim: It… Continue reading Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
INS Trikand
News: Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius. About INS Trikand INS Trikand is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the last of the three “Follow-On Talwar Class” frigates. Built by: It was built in the Russian Federation. Commission year: It was commissioned into… Continue reading INS Trikand
Transcaspian Marinka
News: The Sangon community of Arunachal Pradesh launched a conservation initiative to protect the Transcaspian marinka species found in the region. About Transcaspian Marinka About: The Transcaspian marinka is a medium‑sized, ray-finned freshwater fish. It is also known as the Himalayan ray-finned fish. Family: It belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Class: It belongs to… Continue reading Transcaspian Marinka
Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026
News: Applications are invited for the Bharat Life Sciences Award (BLSA) 2026 to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. About Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 About It is an award to recognise excellence in scientific research, innovation, and public health impact across India’s life sciences ecosystem. The inaugural… Continue reading Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026
Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
News: The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a Oryza Rufipogon variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Borjuli Wetland Location: The Borjuli wetland is located in Assam. Area: It has spread across an area of 0.41 hectares. Feature: It is known for harbouring a disease- and… Continue reading Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
