What is the News? The Central Government has released new guidelines in the wake of the spread of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) in rural areas. About the Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas: Three Tier Structure: The guidelines recommend a three-tier structure to manage Covid-19 pandemic in rural areas: Firstly, to establish 30-bed Covid Care Centres(CCCs) in… Continue reading Centre releases “Covid-19 guidelines for rural areas”
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New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
What is the News? A new species of an Asian gracile skink has been discovered recently at Anaikatti hills, Coimbatore. About the new species of Asian gracile skink: Source: The Hindu The New Species of Asian Gracile Skink has been named Subdoluseps nilgiriensis after Nilgiris. The species is closely related to Subdoluseps pruthi found in… Continue reading New species of “Asian gracile skink” found from Western Ghats
China launches Classified “Yaogan Satellites” Into Orbit
What is the News? China has successfully launched the eighth group of three Yaogan-30 satellites into orbit on a Long March 2C rocket. The eighth group of three Yaogan-30 satellites will join the seven previous groups in the orbit that had been launched earlier. About Yaogan Satellites: Firstly, Yaogan is a series of Chinese reconnaissance… Continue reading China launches Classified “Yaogan Satellites” Into Orbit
US “CDC guidelines” for fully vaccinated people
What is the News? The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) said that fully vaccinated persons will no longer need their masks indoors and outdoors. About the CDC Guidelines: US’s CDC guidelines said that a fully vaccinated person can take off his/her masks. The new guidelines are only for people who are fully vaccinated. This… Continue reading US “CDC guidelines” for fully vaccinated people
“Tianwen-1 Mission” – China lands Zhurong Rover on Mars
What is the News? China successfully lands Zhurong Rover from the Tianwen-1 mission on Mars. Specifically, it has landed on the Utopia Planitia, a large plain in the Northern Hemisphere of Mars. Note: The Zhurong rover has been named after an ancient Chinese god of fire. It will explore the Mars surface near the landing… Continue reading “Tianwen-1 Mission” – China lands Zhurong Rover on Mars
“Beema Bamboo”: A clone of “Bambusa balcooa” can mitigate climate change
What is the News? Tamil Nadu Agricultural University(TNAU) has designed an ‘oxygen park’ within its premises at Coimbatore with Beema Bamboo. About Beema Bamboo: Beema or Bheema Bamboo is a superior clone selected from Bambusa balcooa. It is a higher biomass yielding bamboo species. A clone is an animal or plant that has been produced… Continue reading “Beema Bamboo”: A clone of “Bambusa balcooa” can mitigate climate change
186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
What is the News? Project Elephant Division of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) has published data. It highlights the number of elephants killed by trains on railway tracks. Key Highlights from the Published data: There was killing of a total of 186 elephants after being hit by trains across India between… Continue reading 186 Elephants killed by Trains in Over 10 Years: MoEFCC Data
Odisha’s “Bonda tribe” and other PVTG members infected with Covid-19
What is the News? As many as 21 tribals across eight different Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha have tested positive for Covid-19. Among them, two persons are from the Bonda tribe. About Bonda Tribe: Bonda tribes are one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) found in Odisha. Origin: Bonda tribes are… Continue reading Odisha’s “Bonda tribe” and other PVTG members infected with Covid-19
“Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
What is the News? Red Eared Slider Turtles are threatening to invade the natural water bodies across the Northeast region in India. About Red-eared slider: Firstly, the red-eared slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family Emydidae. Secondly, Origin: They are native to the Southern United States and northern Mexico. But they are found… Continue reading “Red Eared Slider Turtles” Threaten Native Indian turtles across Northeast
Taliban captures “Dahla dam” in Afghanistan
What is the News? Taliban has captured Afghanistan’s second-biggest dam named Dahla Dam. About Dahla Dam: Firstly, Dahla dam is also known as Arghandab Dam. It is located in the Kandahar Province in Afghanistan. Secondly, the dam was built by the United States nearly 70 years ago (1952). Thirdly, the dam is built on the… Continue reading Taliban captures “Dahla dam” in Afghanistan
