Knolls Archive of Day 27th of January 2025
Central Pollution Control Board
News: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has informed National Green Tribunal (NGT) that only 167 posts out of 2,228 vacancies have been filled so far in 12 states and 2 UTs. Earlier the NGT had ordered to fill vacant posts across pollution control boards in the country by April end. About Central Pollution Control… Continue reading Central Pollution Control Board
Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)
News: The Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI) has set up a new regional office at Varanasi. About Inland Waterway Authority of India It is a statutory body established by the central government under the provisions of the Inland Waterway Authority of India Act, 1985. The authority undertakes projects for development and maintenance of inland… Continue reading Inland Waterway Authority of India (IWAI)
Chinar Tree
News: The Jammu and Kashmir Forest Research Institute (JKFRI) has launched ‘Digital Tree Aadhaar Initiative’ for the conservation of the Chinar tree. About Chinar Tree It is also known as the majestic chinar and oriental plane tree. Chinar is a maple-like tree with a huge canopy. It is found in the cool climate regions with… Continue reading Chinar Tree
Stargardt disease
News– Researchers from Switzerland have announced the development of a gene-editing technique that may potentially aid in the treatment of Stargardt disease. About Stargardt Disease It is a rare inherited genetic disorder that leads to progressive vision loss, especially in children and young adults. Cause: The disease is caused by mutations in the ABCA4 gene,… Continue reading Stargardt disease
Corpse flower
News: A “corpse flower” at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Sydney attracted over 20,000 visitors for its highly anticipated bloom. These flowers are rare bloomers, and this one opened for the first time since 2010. About Corpse flower The corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is a rare and distinctive plant known for its large size and… Continue reading Corpse flower
Paraquat poisoning
News: A Thiruvananthapuram court recently sentenced a 24-year-old woman to death for poisoning her boyfriend in 2022 with the herbicide paraquat. About Paraquat Paraquat, also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen, is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It a highly toxic chemical which is mainly used to control weeds and dry out crops… Continue reading Paraquat poisoning
