News: Eight Asiatic lions died and 17 others were infected during a recent outbreak of Babesia disease in Gujarat’s Gir forest. About Babesia Infection Babesia is a genus of microscopic protozoan parasites that infect the red blood cells of animals and humans, causing the disease known as babesiosis. Causative Organism: The disease is caused by… Continue reading Babesia Infection
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Blue Micromoon
News: A rare astronomical phenomenon will appear in the night sky, featuring a micromoon that will also be a blue moon. About Blue Micromoon A micromoon is a full or new moon that occurs when the moon is roughly at its farthest from Earth in its orbit. Why does it happen: The moon’s orbit around… Continue reading Blue Micromoon
Operation Chakravyuh
News: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) carried out Operation Chakravyuh in Kerala and seized substantial quantities of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. About Operation Chakravyuh Conducted by: Operation Chakravyuh refers to an anti-narcotics operations carried out by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). Seizures Made: 24 kilograms of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have been seized… Continue reading Operation Chakravyuh
Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
News: Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets has been launched by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. About Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets It is a single unified online platform for citizens to search and trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem. Launched… Continue reading Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
Koala
News: New research has provided the first associative link between heat stress and koala mortality. It highlighted how even moderate temperature rises can increase hospital admission and mortality risk in koalas. About Koala They are a tree-dwelling herbivorous marsupial. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Phascolarctos cinereus. Family: They belong to the family Phascolarctidae. Habitat:… Continue reading Koala
Key Highlights Of National Family Health Survey-6
News: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released the National Family Health Survey-6 conducted during 2023-24 across 715 districts. About National Family Health Survey-6 The National Family Health Survey-6 provides evidence on population, health, nutrition, and family welfare indicators and supports planning up to the district level. Released by: It is released by the Ministry… Continue reading Key Highlights Of National Family Health Survey-6
Khajuraho Group of Temples
News: Yoga Mahotsav 2026 was organised at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Western Group of Temples, Khajuraho, marking the 25-day countdown to International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026. About Khajuraho Group of Temples The Khajuraho Group of Temples represents the culmination of northern Indian temple art and architecture of the Chandella dynasty. Location: Khajuraho temples… Continue reading Khajuraho Group of Temples
Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 and Maritime Digital Reforms
News: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) has recently launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 and Maritime Digital Reforms. About Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 It is a national benchmarking mechanism designed to assess and improve the operational performance of Indian ports. Launched by: It has been… Continue reading Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) for FY 2024-25 and Maritime Digital Reforms
Chandra River
News: Sissu village on the Chandra River is facing concerns due to the expanding Ghepan Lake and the risk of a glacial lake outburst flood. About Chandra River Origin: The Chandra River originates from a huge snow bed on the south-eastern side of Baralacha La (in Himachal Pradesh) and rises among the snows lying at the… Continue reading Chandra River
Hog Deer
News: A rare albino hog deer was recently sighted in Kaziranga National Park. About Hog Deer The hog deer is a species belonging to the genus Axis. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Axis porcinus. Habitat: It inhabits well-covered dense forests near rivers and marshes, including dense reed beds, thick riverside vegetation, and woodland areas… Continue reading Hog Deer
