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Narwhals

News: Researchers have decoded the narwhal tusk’s double-twist structure, which helps explain how the tusk grows straight and remains strong. About Narwhals Narwhals are medium-sized toothed whales belonging to the Monodontidae family. They differ from other toothed whales as they have no teeth in their mouths. Habitat: They spend the winter under sea ice. In spring,… Continue reading Narwhals

Barren-land Fallacy

News: Tree-planting drives in India have highlighted concerns about planting trees in unsuitable ecosystems and ignoring the value of naturally open ecosystems. About Barren-land Fallacy Barren-land Fallacy: It is the belief that land without tree cover is ecologically deficient and should evolve or be converted into a forest. Consequences of the Fallacy: Damage to Open… Continue reading Barren-land Fallacy

Operation Black Hawk

News: In a breakthrough against drug trafficking, officers of the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) MP and UP Units successfully executed ‘Operation Black Hawk’. About Operation Black Hawk Agency Involved: Under the operation, the Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) has busted an interstate drug syndicate by undertaking back to back operations. Team involved in Operation:… Continue reading Operation Black Hawk

Exercise Udara Shakti 2026

News: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully concluded its participation in two pivotal international flight engagements: Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia. About Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 About: It is a five-day bilateral air exercise between India and Malaysia. Host: It was conducted at Subang, Malaysia. First… Continue reading Exercise Udara Shakti 2026

INS Mangrol

News: INS Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was delivered to the Indian Navy. About INS Mangrol INS Mangrol is the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. ‘Mahe’ is the the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft. ‘Anjadip’ is the second of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being inducted into the… Continue reading INS Mangrol

Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)

News: During the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, concerns have been raised over pilgrims feeding, touching and taking photographs with Long-tailed Marmots. About Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata) Long-tailed Marmot also known as the golden marmot. It is a rodent of the Sciuridae family. Habitat: It lives in open meadows, grasslands, rocky areas, inland cliffs and mountain peaks.… Continue reading Long-tailed Marmot (Marmota caudata)

H1N1 Virus

News: Delhi recorded 1,777 confirmed H1N1 cases till August 20, with several hospitals reporting a surge over the past two weeks. About H1N1 Virus H1N1 is an Influenza A virus subtype that causes an acute respiratory infection commonly known as swine flu. Family: It belongs to the Orthomyxoviridae family. Type: It belongs to Influenza A,… Continue reading H1N1 Virus

Political Clearance for CMs

News: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy’s proposed visit to the United States was cancelled after political clearance was denied. About ‘Political Clearance’ for CMs Political clearance: It is an approval granted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for foreign travel by public servants and government servants. Supreme Court Ruling: In M. Karunanidhi v.… Continue reading Political Clearance for CMs

India’s First Blue Bond

News: India is preparing to enter the blue bond market, with Sagarmala Finance Corporation and Vadodara Municipal Corporation planning bond issues worth a combined ₹1,200 crore. About India’s First Blue Bond A blue bond is a debt instrument where the money raised is earmarked for projects that support oceans, marine ecosystems, water management or the… Continue reading India’s First Blue Bond

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