Invasive mussel spreads in backwaters

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

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

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