News: The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (HPFD) has successfully captured the first-ever photograph of the elusive Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley of Lahaul and Spiti district. Woolly flying squirrel. About Woolly Flying Squirrel It is one of the rarest and least known mammals in Asia. It belongs to the… Continue reading Woolly flying squirrel
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Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The first honey harvest at Maharashtra’s Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary marks a significant milestone. It aimed at empowering the local tribal community by promoting sustainable beekeeping practices. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. About Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Murud and Roha talukas of Raigad district, Maharastra. It was established to protect… Continue reading Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Bio-derived foam
Source: This post on Bio-derived foam has been created based on the article “IISc researchers develop recyclable, eco-friendly bio-derived foam for FMCG packaging” published in Deccan Herald on 14th November 2024. Why in news? Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, have developed an Bio-derived foam derived from biological sources. It is designed… Continue reading Bio-derived foam
India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care
Source- This post on India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care has been created based on the article “What are BHISHM Cubes that India donated to Ukraine for emergency medical care?” published in “Deccan Herald” on 26th August 2024. Why in News? India will provide humanitarian assistance to Ukraine by donating four Bharat… Continue reading India Donates BHISHM Cubes to Ukraine for Emergency Medical Care
Hindu Marriage Act 1955
Source- The post on Hindu Marriage Act is based on the article “Supreme court says mere registration in absence of ceremony not a valid marriage under hindu marriage act” published in “Deccan Herald” on 3rd May 2024. Why in the News? The Supreme Court has held that mere registration of marriage, in absence of a… Continue reading Hindu Marriage Act 1955
Geologist unearths coral reef fossils in Ladakh Himalayas
Source: The post is based on the article “Geologist unearths coral reef fossils in Ladakh Himalayas” published in “Deccan Herald” on 23rd October 2023 What is the News? Geologists have discovered coral reef fossils in the Burtse region, Eastern Ladakh. What is the significance of the discovery of coral reef fossils in Ladakh? Coral reefs… Continue reading Geologist unearths coral reef fossils in Ladakh Himalayas
Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report
Source: The post is based on the article “Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report” published in “Deccan Herald” on 11th October 2023 What is the News? The Second Global Amphibian Assessment report has been released. What is Global Amphibian Assessment? It is a comprehensive analysis of 8,011 species… Continue reading Elusive dancing frogs of Western Ghats a threatened species: Global Amphibian Assessment report
New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Source: The post is based on the article “New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed” published in Deccan Herald on 25th August 2023. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Brain-Computer Interface(BCI)?3 What are the potential applications of Brain-Computer Interface(BCI)?4 What are the concerns related to Brain-Computer Interface(BCI)? What is the News? Researchers have… Continue reading New brain-computer interface device gives voice to paralysed
Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
Source: The post is based on the article “Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo” published in Deccan Herald on 1st August 2023. What is the News? In 2011-2012, Himalayan vultures were rescued from poisoning incidents in Assam. Despite initial skepticism from veterinarians about their survival in the hot… Continue reading Rescued Himalayan vultures script India’s first captive breeding success story in Assam Zoo
Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Cherry Blossom?3 About Prunus dinabandhuana4 Why was this plant species named after Scientist Dr Dinabandhu Sahoo? What is the News? Scientists from Manipur have found a new plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’. They have named the plant species as ‘Prunus dinabandhuana’ as a mark of respect and for… Continue reading Prunus dinabandhuana: New plant species of ‘Cherry Blossom’ found in Manipur
