Recently, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami launched the Gross Environmental Product-GEP index which will assess the ecosystem development in state.
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National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS)
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chauhan inaugurated the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) in New Delhi.
Gastrodia indica: First orchid from India that never opens its flower
A unique orchid species, Gastrodia indica, was recently discovered in Fambonglho Wildlife Sanctuary, Sikkim, which never opens its flower.
FloodWatch India 2.0
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Paatil, launched the Version 2.0 of the ‘FloodWatch India’ mobile application developed by the Central Water Commission (CWC). CWC had launched the first version of the mobile application on 17th August, 2023 with Read More …
ISRO launches Earth Observation Satellite EOS-08
ISRO’s latest Earth Observation Satellite ‘EOS-08’ launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 on 16 August 2024 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Shriharikota.
Reclaim The Night
In the early hours of the morning on 15 August , 2024 (India’s Independence Day), thousands of women holding flaming torches and blowing conch shells began to march through dark streets across West Bengal. Background of Reclaim The Night
Extremophiles: Scientists find bacteria living in microwave ovens
According to a new study published in Nature journal, microwave ovens used in homes, offices, and laboratories host thriving communities of microbes. Extremophiles
UPSC प्रारंभिक + मुख्य परीक्षा करेंट अफेयर्स टेस्ट प्रश्न 14 अगस्त 2024
मुख्य परीक्षा: आज का मॉडल प्रश्न प्रश्न: माइक्रोबायोम पर एंटीबायोटिक दवाओं के विवेकहीन उपयोग ————————–उत्पन्न चुनौतियों से निपटने के लिए उठाए गए उपायों का विवरण दीजिये? (GS-3, S&T) प्रारंभिक परीक्षा: आज के टेस्ट प्रश्न प्रश्न: रामसर साइट्स के संदर्भ में, Read More …
करेंट अफेयर्स क्विज (MCQ) वनडे एग्जाम दैनिक टेस्ट: 14 अगस्त 2024
FOR: UPPCS, BPSC, JPSC, MPPSC, UKPPSC, RPSC, HPSC, CGPSC, NDA, CDS, SSC, RAILWAY, BANKING ETC EXAMINATIONS. (WhatsApp: 9818187354/7428811251 for monthly pdf) प्रश्नः अगस्त 2024 में किस राज्य सरकार ने जियोग्लिफ़ और पेट्रोग्लिफ़ को ‘संरक्षित स्मारक’ घोषित किया?(a) तमिलनाडु(b) आंध्र प्रदेश(c) Read More …
UPSC PRELIMS + MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS DAILY TEST SERIES: 14 AUGUST, 2024
TODAY’S UPSC MAINS GS CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST MODEL Question: What are the hidden dangers of irrational use of antibiotics on microbiome? Outline ————————– in India? (GS-3, S&T) TODAY’S UPSC PRELIMS CURRENT AFFAIRS TEST ([email protected]) Question: With reference to Ramsar Sites, consider Read More …
What are sea fans?
The Gujarat forest department has arrested four persons for their alleged involvement in illegal wildlife trade of sea fans, corals and other species.
UPSC प्रारंभिक + मुख्य परीक्षा करेंट अफेयर्स टेस्ट प्रश्न 13 अगस्त 2024
मुख्य परीक्षा: आज का मॉडल प्रश्न प्रश्न: मात्स्यिकी क्षेत्र में————– प्रौद्योगिकियों के उपयोगों पर चर्चा कीजिये। (GS-3, S&T) प्रारंभिक परीक्षा: आज के टेस्ट प्रश्न प्रश्न: नीलकुरिंजी (स्ट्रॉबिलेंथस कुंठियाना) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिये:1. इसकी सभी उप-आबादी पश्चिमी Read More …
करेंट अफेयर्स क्विज (MCQ) वनडे एग्जाम दैनिक टेस्ट: 13 अगस्त 2024
FOR: UPPCS, BPSC, JPSC, MPPSC, UKPPSC, RPSC, HPSC, CGPSC, NDA, CDS, SSC, RAILWAY, BANKING ETC EXAMINATIONS. (WhatsApp: 9818187354/7428811251 for monthly pdf) प्रश्न: हाल ही में जारी की गई ‘नेत्र जंबो-1’ और ‘नेत्र गंगा’ किसकी किस्में हैं?(a) काजू(b) अनार(c) अमरूद(d) कटहलउत्तर Read More …
Prokaryotes: Earth’s oldest, tiniest creatures
The world’s oceans are home to microscopic organisms invisible to the human eye. The tiny creatures, known as “prokaryotes”, comprise 30% of life in the world’s oceans. Prokaryotes
India adds 3 more wetlands to the list of Ramsar sites, taking total to 85
The Union Environment Ministry on August 14, 2024 said that three more wetlands in India have been designated ‘Ramsar sites’. This brings the total number of such sites in India to 85. The three new sites are — the Nanjarayan Read More …