News: Charru mussel (Mytella strigata), an invasive species is spreading in the backwaters of Kerala. Facts: Charru mussel(Mytella strigata): It is an invasive species native to the South and Central Americas. It spreads primarily through the discharge of ballast waters of ships (seawater carried in the ballast tanks of ships to improve its stability and… Continue reading Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters
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One Of World’s Most Elusive Cats Filmed For The First Time In A Decade
News: Naturalists have filmed a Saharan cheetah for the first time in a decade in Hoggar Mountains national park in Algeria. Facts: Saharan cheetah or Northwest African cheetah is a subspecies of Cheetah endemic to Sahara and the Sahel regions of Africa. Difference: It is different from other Cheetah species because of its shorter coat… Continue reading One Of World’s Most Elusive Cats Filmed For The First Time In A Decade
Finance minister attends New Development Bank Governors meet
News:Indian Finance Minister attended the Special Board of Governors meet of New Development bank through video conference. Facts: New Development Bank(NDB): It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in 2014.The Bank formally came into existence… Continue reading Finance minister attends New Development Bank Governors meet
Operation Warp Speed: US hopes for Covid-19 vaccine by end of year
News: The United States has launched a program called Operation Warp Speed. Facts: Operation Warp Speed: It is a public–private partnership initiated by the United States to facilitate and accelerate development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics. Bodies Involved: It includes components of the Department of Health and Human Services, Department of… Continue reading Operation Warp Speed: US hopes for Covid-19 vaccine by end of year
Reverse migration puts Centre’s ARYA scheme in the limelight
News:The massive reverse migration of people from urban areas to villages ever since lockdown was imposed due to COVID-19 has put focus on the Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture(ARYA) scheme. Facts: The ARYA Scheme was initiated by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research(ICAR). Objectives: To attract and empower the Youth in Rural Areas to… Continue reading Reverse migration puts Centre’s ARYA scheme in the limelight
NGMA to organise virtual tour to mark Ramkinkar Baij’s 115th birth anniversary
News: The Ministry of Culture’s National Gallery of Modern Art will organise a virtual tour to commemorate the 115th Birth Anniversary of Ramkinkar Baij. Facts: Ramkinkar Baij(1906-1980) was an iconic sculptor, painter and a graphic artist. He studied at Kala Bhavana, the art school at Santiniketan and was under the guidance of Nandalal Bose. He… Continue reading NGMA to organise virtual tour to mark Ramkinkar Baij’s 115th birth anniversary
Hubble Space Telescope releases image of NGC 3895
News:NASA’s Hubble telescope has released an image of a spiral galaxy called NGC 3895. Facts: NGC 3895 was discovered by German-born British astronomer William Herschel in 1790.It was later observed by the Hubble Space Telescope. It is located at a distance of over 161 million light-years and is a part of Ursa Major. The image,… Continue reading Hubble Space Telescope releases image of NGC 3895
Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana
News: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has inaugurated the Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojna. Facts: Chamba Tunnel: It is a 440-metre long tunnel built by Border Roads Organisation(BRO) on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway(NH94) in Uttarakhand. The tunnel will facilitate all-weather connectivity to Chardham – Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Badrinath. Chardham Pariyojna: The project involves… Continue reading Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana
Karnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa
News:Department of Archaeology in Karnataka will commence field research work to explore archaeological evidence that may put an end to speculations regarding the birthplace of Purandara Dasa. Facts: Purandara Dasa was a Haridasa (meaning servant of Lord Hari or Lord Krishna), a renowned composer of Carnatic music, a Vaishnava poet, saint and a social reformer.… Continue reading Karnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa
Maharashtra: Katkari tribal youths bring benefits of Giloy to doorsteps in Shahpur
News:A group of Tribal Youth from Katkari community came together to market Giloy through Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana. Facts: Giloy is an Ayurvedic herb used in the medicines to treat various kinds of fever (viral fever, malaria) as well as diabetes. Katkari Tribe: The Katkari are primarily located in the state of Maharashtra and… Continue reading Maharashtra: Katkari tribal youths bring benefits of Giloy to doorsteps in Shahpur
