Source-This post on Spotted Deer has been created based on the article “40 spotted deer translocated from Mysuru Zoo to Kali Tiger Reserve” published in “Deccan Herald” on 22 February 2024. Why in the news? Recently, 40 spotted deer (axis axis) have been translocated from Chamarajendra Zoological Gardens (Mysuru Zoo) to Panasoli range of Kali… Continue reading Spotted Deer
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Badwater Basin In Death Valley
Source-This post on Badwater Basin in Death Valley is based on the article “Driest place in North America has been home to a lake for 6 months, show NASA images” published in “DownToEarth” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? In North America’s driest region, Badwater Basin in Death Valley has been persisting and… Continue reading Badwater Basin In Death Valley
Grey Zone Warfare
Source-This post on Grey Zone Warfare is based on the article “Grey-zone warfare latest entry in lexicon of warfare, says Chief of Defence Staff” published in “The Hindu” on 24th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, at the Raisina Dialogue, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan made a statement regarding grey-zone warfare, specifically… Continue reading Grey Zone Warfare
Sale of Potash derived from molasses (PDM) to fertiliser farms
Source-This post on Potash derived from molasses (PDM) is based on the article “Sugar mills can now sell potash derived from molasses (PDM) to fertiliser farms” published in “Live mint” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The government has allowed sugar mills to sell potash from molasses (PDM) to fertilizer companies. This assists… Continue reading Sale of Potash derived from molasses (PDM) to fertiliser farms
Badami Chalukya
Source-This post on Badami Chalukya has been created based on the article “Badami Chalukya temples, writing found in Nalgonda“published in “THE TIMES OF INDIA” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? Two Badami Chalukya temples, at least 1,300-1,500 years old and a 1,200-year-old label inscription have been recently discovered in Mudimanikyam village along the… Continue reading Badami Chalukya
Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle
Source-This post on Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle has been created based on the article “First-ever nesting report of incredibly rare giant softshell turtle” published in ” PHY.ORG” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? Conservationists from the University of Portsmouth have recently uncovered the nesting site of the “secretive” Cantor’s giant softshell turtle on… Continue reading Cantor’s Giant Softshell Turtle
Guinea worm disease
Source-This post on Guinea worm disease has been created based on the article “Race to global eradication of Guinea worm disease nears finish line” published in “The Hindu” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? WHO’s weekly epidemiological report has highlighted that only six cases were identified of Guinea worm disease in 2023. Guinea… Continue reading Guinea worm disease
Exercise Dosti
Source-This post on Exercise Dosti has been created based on the article “Trilateral Coast Guard Exercise ‘Dosti 16’ Kicks Off In Maldives Amid Security Concerns” published in “ETV Bharat” on 22 February 2024. Why in the news? Indian and Sri Lankan coast guard ships have recently reached the Maldives to participate in the trilateral coast… Continue reading Exercise Dosti
Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Source-This post on Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules is based on the article “Centre amends surrogacy rules, allows couples with medical conditions to use donor gametes” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd February 2024. Why in the News? The Centre has recently amended the 2022 surrogacy rules, allowing couples to utilize donor gametes.… Continue reading Centre Allows Donor Gametes in Surrogacy Rules
Government amends Electricity Rules
Source-This post on Government amends Electricity Rules has been created based on the article “Government amends Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules; amended Rules will further empower consumers, says Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister” published in “PIB” on 23 February 2024. Why in the news? The Government of India has recently approved amendments… Continue reading Government amends Electricity Rules
