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
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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
India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Democracy Index?3 What are the key findings of the Democracy Index?4 About the Economist Intelligence Unit(EIU) What is the News? The Economist Intelligence Unit has released the Democracy Index,2021. What is the Democracy Index? The Democracy Index was started in 2006. It provides a snapshot of the… Continue reading India ranked 46th in EIUs Democracy Index
