40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown

News: Uttar Pradesh Government has released Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) in the Ghaghara river for the conservation and protection in natural habitat. Facts: Gharial: It is a species of Asian crocodilian distinguished by their long, thin snouts which resembles a pot(ghara in Hindi). Habitat: They prefer to live in riverine habitats with deep, clear, fast-moving water… Continue reading 40 gharials released in Ghaghara river amid lockdown

Centre raises borrowing limit of states from 3 pc of GSDP to 5 pc in FY21

News: The Central Government has increased the borrowing limit of states from 3% of gross state domestic product (GSDP) to 5%. Facts: Key Facts: States have so far borrowed only 14% of the 3% of GSDP limit which is authorised to them while 86% of the limit remains unutilized.However,the limit of states has now been… Continue reading Centre raises borrowing limit of states from 3 pc of GSDP to 5 pc in FY21

India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal

News: India has welcomed the power-sharing deal announced by Afghanistan between President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah which ended political discord caused by last year’s disputed presidential election. Facts: Key Provisions of the Deal: Ashraf Ghani will stay as the president of Afghanistan while Abdullah will appoint half of the cabinet and will… Continue reading India welcomes Afghan power-sharing deal

Explained: When does a disease become endemic?

News: The World Health Organisation(WHO) has said that novel coronavirus could become endemic to the world. Facts: Endemic: It refers to the constant presence and/or usual prevalence of a disease or infectious agent in a population within a geographic area. Example:Malaria and Chickenpox are endemic diseases where there are a predictable number of cases every… Continue reading Explained: When does a disease become endemic?

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