What is the News? Department of Zoology of Dera Natung Government College of Itanagar in Arunachal Pradesh has discovered three new species of fish of genus Aborichthys of family Nemachelidae. What are these three fish species named? The three fish species discovered have been named as Aborichthys uniobarensis, Aborichthys barapensis and Aborichthys palinensis. These fish… Continue reading Arunachal college spots 3 new fish species
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Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
What is the News? Scientists from two organisations studied how fruiting plants and hornbills influenced each other’s distribution in the Namdapha Tiger Reserve. Hornbills and their importance Hornbills are of prime importance since they have a symbiotic relationship with several canopy trees in tropical forests. They are attracted to such trees for food and in… Continue reading Save hornbills, for they are the gardeners of tropical forests: Study
India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
What is the News? India and UK have started the Exercise Konkan Shakti 2021 from October 21, 2021. About Exercise Konkan Shakti Exercise Konkan Shakti is the first-ever tri-services joint exercise between India and the UK. Aim: To derive mutual benefits from each other’s experiences and also showcase the continuing cooperation between the two countries.… Continue reading India, UK begin first-ever joint tri-services exercise
Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
What is the News? The fourth general assembly of the International Solar Alliance(ISA) was held virtually. About the fourth general assembly of ISA Who chaired the Fourth ISA assembly? It was presided over by the Union Minister for Power, New and Renewable Energy, Government of India and the President of the ISA Assembly. Who attended… Continue reading Fourth Assembly of the International Solar Alliance closes with a promise to achieve $1 trillion global in solar investments by 2030
Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
What is the News? The Odisha Government has decided to relocate around 420 families from four zero-connectivity villages in Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary. The relocation is aimed at reducing man-animal conflict and providing better living conditions to the displaced families. About Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary is located in Odisha. A third of the sanctuary’s… Continue reading Odisha to relocate 420 families from Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary in Bargarh district
Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
What is the News? The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has released a report titled “From Pollution to Solution: a global assessment of marine litter and plastic pollution”. What is the purpose of the report? The report examines the magnitude and severity of marine litter and plastic pollution and reviews existing solutions and actions. What are… Continue reading Plastic pollution in aquatic systems may triple by 2040: UNEP
High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. What is Abhyas? Abhyas is an indigenously developed Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV) that will be used as a target for the evaluation of various missile systems. Developed by: It has… Continue reading High-Speed Expendable Aerial Target ABHYAS successfully flight-tested by DRDO
School students to prepare projects on lives of gallantry award winners under ‘Veer Gatha’ initiative
What is the News? The Government of India has launched the Veer Gatha Initiative. What is the Veer Gatha Initiative? Under the initiative, school students across the country will prepare projects in the form of poems, paintings, essays or multimedia presentations on the lives of gallantry award winners. Aim of the Project The aim of… Continue reading School students to prepare projects on lives of gallantry award winners under ‘Veer Gatha’ initiative
Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
What is the News? NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) has launched – “Innovations for You”. About Innovations for You Innovations for You is a digital book that aims to showcase the success stories of Atal Innovation Mission’s Startups in different domains. These startups have worked to create new, disruptive and innovative products, services and… Continue reading Launch of NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission Digi-Book Innovations for You Sector in Focus – Health Care
Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
What is the News? The Department of Fertilizers under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers has set up a war room on the movement of fertilizers. What is the issue? The international prices of fertilisers and inputs have increased to their highest since 2008-09. Due to this, there is an unprecedented shortage of fertilisers both… Continue reading Govt sets up ‘war room’ on movement of fertilisers
