Knolls Archive of Day 26th of April 2025
Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
News: Indian civil societies have called for an immediate ban on chlorpyrifos in the upcoming 2025 Conferences of the Parties to the Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions (BRS COP). About Chlorpyrifos Pesticide It is an organophosphate pesticide widely used in India to control a variety of insect pests in agriculture. It is classified as ‘moderately… Continue reading Chlorpyrifos Pesticide
Musk Deer
News: Recently, a report “Plant Breeding Programmes in Indian Zoos: Assessment and Strategic Actions (2024)”, released by the Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has revealed that no breeding programme has been started in Indian zoos for the conservation of musk deer, classified as ‘endangered’ by IUCN. About Musk Deer It is a solitary shy animal which… Continue reading Musk Deer
INS Surat
News: Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Surat successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea. About INS Surat It is the fourth and final stealth destroyer ship of the Project 15B- Guided Missile Destroyer Project and is popularly known as the Visakhapatnam-class. It represents an advanced iteration of the Kolkata-class destroyers built… Continue reading INS Surat
Krishna river
News- Due to extreme heat, the Krishna River has dried up earlier than expected, significantly disrupting irrigation in Karnataka’s Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and Yadgir districts. About Krishna river Origin: The Krishna River originates near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats, located in Satara district, Maharashtra. It is India’s third-longest river, following the Ganges and Godavari. In terms… Continue reading Krishna river
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
News- Following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) unveiled a set of unprecedented retaliatory actions targeting Pakistan. About Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) It is the apex decision-making body in the Government of India on matters related to the country’s defence, national security, and law and order.… Continue reading Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
