Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever: Scientists recently identified multiple targets for antibodies, proteins that protect when an unwanted substance enters body that, could help treat Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF). It is an important zoonotic disease caused by a tick-borne virus (Nairovirus) belonging to the family Bunyaviridae. The CCHF virus causes severe viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks, with a […]
What is Smew?
What is Smew? Assam’s Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary recently recorded the Smew (Mergellus albellus), a rare migratory waterbird, for the first time. Smew is a medium-sized duck belonging to the family Anatidae. It was formally described in 1758 by the Swedish naturalist Carl Linnaeus. Scientific Name: Mergellus albellus The smew species breed in the northern taiga […]
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve
Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve: Researchers warned that climate change is destabilising Western Ghats’ forest ecosystems in Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is located in the Nilgiri Mountains of the Western Ghats. It encompasses parts of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. It was the first biosphere reserve in India, established in 1986. Protected areas within this […]
Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative Agriculture: Regenerative agriculture is gradually reshaping the future of Indian farming. Regenerative Agriculture is a holistic farming approach centred on restoring soil health and enhancing biodiversity. It focuses not merely on sustaining existing farming conditions, but on actively restoring soil health, improving biodiversity and strengthening farms against climate-related stresses. It is based on the […]
216 rescued Indian Star Tortoises
216 rescued Indian Star Tortoises: 216 rescued Indian Star Tortoises (Geochelone elegans) were successfully rehabilitated in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) from Mumbai and Thane.It is a medium-sized terrestrial tortoise.Their name comes from the star-like pattern on their shell.These patterns act as camouflage by helping to break up the shell outline so that it more […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd Aug 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Sea Urchin : Study
Sea Urchin : Study Researchers from IIT Mandi have developed a sea urchin inspired surface coating on 3D-printed bone implants capable of mechanically disrupting bacteria and accelerating integration of the implant with bones. Sea Urchin belongs to a group of marine invertebrates called echinoderms, which means spiny-skinned animals. It includes other well-known marine creatures like […]
Dimna Lake
Dimna Lake: Dimna Lake, Jamshedpur’s iconic reservoir and lifeline, was among 25 lakes across the country after which spectator galleries were named during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Delhi’s Red Fort. Dimna Lake is an artificial lake located in the steel city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand. It is located in the foothills of the […]
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission
Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission: The government is seeking to strengthen forest-based economy through the Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission (PMJVM). Pradhan Mantri Janjatiya Vikas Mission was launched in 2021-22 to create a more organised system for tribal communities to process, add value to and market Minor Forest Produce. The mission seeks to move tribal […]
Psammophaga holzmannae and Psammophaga sinhai
Psammophaga holzmannae and Psammophaga sinhai: Scientists from Pune’s Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) recently discovered two new species of microscopic marine organisms named Psammophaga holzmannae and Psammophaga sinhai. They are two new species of microscopic marine organisms that selectively pick up and swallow specific mineral grains from the seafloor. They were found at Rajapuri Creek in […]
