News: Villages along Haryana’s Ghaggar river, especially Sirsa and Fatehabad, report a rise in cancer cases allegedly linked to contaminated water. About Ghaggar River Origin: It originates in the Shivalik Hills of Himachal Pradesh and Haryana. It is intermittent and flows only during the monsoon season. Course: After passing through the Ambala and Hissar districts… Continue reading Ghaggar River
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Keytruda
News: Keytruda is now being used worldwide to treat lung, cervical, renal cell, and aggressive breast cancers, among others. About Keytruda Keytruda is the brand name of pembrolizumab, which is an immunotherapy drug used to treat several cancers. Manufactured by: It is manufactured by Merck & Co (MSD), a US-based pharmaceutical company. It belongs to… Continue reading Keytruda
Indus River Dolphin
News: Conservation efforts, including legal protection, scientific research, and community participation through “Dolphin Mitras,” have helped revive Indus river dolphin population and provide it a fighting chance for survival. About Indus River Dolphin They are one of the world’s rarest mammals and the second most endangered freshwater river dolphin. Scientific name: Their scientific name is… Continue reading Indus River Dolphin
Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II)
News: India and Bhutan strengthened hydropower cooperation during the visit, with signing of tariff protocol of Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (1020 MW). About Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II) It is a 1020 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric power project in Bhutan. Developed by: It is developed by the Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Project Authority under an Inter-Government Agreement between Bhutan… Continue reading Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project (PHEP-II)
Morchella Mushrooms
News: Recently, the Sheri Kashmir University of Agriculture and Sciences has successfully cultivated Morchella mushroom for the first time in controlled conditions. About Morchella Mushrooms Morchella (commonly known as common morel, morel, yellow morel, true morel, morel mushroom, and sponge morel) is an edible mushroom. It is locally known as Kangaech or Gucchi. Scientific name and… Continue reading Morchella Mushrooms
Manikya Dhara Falls
News: A 15-year-old girl from Kerala, missing near Manikyadhara Falls, was found dead 500 m below the watchtower after a drone search. About Manikya Dhara Falls Location: It is situated in the dense forest of Baba Budangiri hills in Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. Other names: It is locally called Nellikayi Theertha, while Manikyadhara means “stream… Continue reading Manikya Dhara Falls
Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the southern elephant seal from Least Concern to Vulnerable on its Red List. About Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina) The southern elephant seal is one of two species of elephant seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Mirounga leonina and they belong to the Phocidae family or… Continue reading Southern Elephant Seal (Mirounga leonina)
Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus Gazella)
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature has reclassified the Antarctic fur seal from Least Concern to Endangered due to a sharp population decline. About Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus gazella) They are one of eight seals in the genus Arctocephalus. They are the smallest of the Antarctic seals. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Arctocephalus… Continue reading Antarctic Fur Seal (Arctocephalus Gazella)
Xingu River
News: Thousands of Indigenous people gathered during the Free Land Camp to oppose a large gold mining project along the Xingu River, which they believe threatens both their livelihoods and the fragile Amazon ecosystem About Xingu River Location: It is located in the state of Para in northern Brazil. Origin: It rises from the Mato Grosso… Continue reading Xingu River
Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
News: Recently, Reserve Bank of India proposed removing due diligence for MSMEs onboarding on TReDS to promote ease of doing business. About Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) It is an electronic platform that facilitates financing or discounting of MSME trade receivables through multiple financiers. Launched by: It was launched by the Reserve Bank of India.… Continue reading Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS)
