News: TRAFFIC India has released a paper titled ‘‘SPOTTED’ in Illegal Wildlife Trade: A Peek into Ongoing Poaching and Illegal Trade of Leopards in India’. Facts: Key Takeaways: The seizure and mortality of ‘common leopards’ revealed that of the total of 747 leopard deaths between 2015-2019 in India, 596 were linked to illegal wildlife trade… Continue reading Uttarakhand, Maharashtra had highest leopard poaching in India: TRAFFIC study
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[UPDATE] Civil Services Examination, 2019 – minimum qualifying marks
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India contributes over $15 mn to India-U.N. Development Partnership Fund
News: India has contributed over USD 15.46 million to the India-UN Development Partnership Fund. Facts: India-UN Development Partnership Fund(India-UN Fund): It was established in 2017 as a dedicated facility within the United Nations Fund for South-South Cooperation. Supported by: It is supported by the Government of India, managed by the United Nations Office for South-South… Continue reading India contributes over $15 mn to India-U.N. Development Partnership Fund
Virtual Event on UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition to Odisha Communities
News: The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority(OSDMA) has implemented the Tsunami Ready programme in two villages. Facts: Tsunami Ready Programme: It is a community performance-based programme initiated by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission(IOC) of UNESCO. Aim: To promote tsunami preparedness through active collaboration of public, community leaders and national and local emergency management agencies. Objectives: To… Continue reading Virtual Event on UNESCO-IOC Tsunami Ready Recognition to Odisha Communities
Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?
News: A new infectious disease called Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome(SFTS) caused by a tick-borne virus has killed seven people and infected 60 others in China. Facts: SFTS virus: Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome virus (SFTSV) belongs to the Bunyavirus family and is transmitted to humans through tick bites. Origin: The virus was first identified… Continue reading Explained: What is the tick-borne virus spreading in China?
