Senna tora Plant: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department is experimenting with the removal of a potential new species of invasive plant Senna tora that has begun emerging in parts of the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR). Senna tora Plant is a native species of Central America. It is an annual, perennial or subshrub and grows primarily […]
About: Kumari Sonali
Posts by Kumari Sonali:
Leucism
Leucism: Tamil Nadu Forest Department staff and members of a non-governmental organisation recently rescued a rare peacock with white feathers, caused by a genetic condition called leucism. It is an abnormal condition of reduced pigmentation affecting various animals (such as birds, mammals, and reptiles) that is marked by overall pale color or patches of reduced […]
Lake Kariba
Lake Kariba: A punishing drought has drained the huge Kariba Lake close to record lows, raising the prospect that the Kariba Dam, which powers the economies of Zambia and Zimbabwe, may have to shut down for the first time in its 65-year history. Lake Kariba is a lake in central Africa, along the border between […]
Panna Tiger Reserve : Mass Vaccination Of Stray Dogs
Panna Tiger Reserve : Mass Vaccination Of Stray Dogs Mass vaccination of stray dogs in and around Panna Tiger Reserve (PTR) in Madhya Pradesh has begun amid the threat of the spread of Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) infection in the wild animals of the PTR. Canine Distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by […]
General Provident Fund
General Provident Fund : In News A division bench of the Madras High Court recently upheld the Central Administrative Tribunal’s orders granting pension rights under the General Provident Fund (GPF) scheme to retired Kendriya Vidyalaya teachers. General Provident Fund (GPF) is a savings scheme introduced in 1960 that is available only for government employees in […]
Indian Tennis Star Prajnesh Gunneswaran Announces Retirement
Indian Tennis Star Prajnesh Gunneswaran Announces Retirement: Prajnesh Gunneswaran, the Indian tennis star who won a bronze medal in singles at the 2018 Jakarta Asian Games, announced his retirement from professional tennis. The 35-year-old Chennai-born player reflected on his career, expressing gratitude for the journey and the lessons learned along the way. Known for his […]
Sarai Kale Khan Chowk Renamed to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk
Sarai Kale Khan Chowk Renamed to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk: The renaming of Sarai Kale Khan Chowk to Bhagwan Birsa Munda Chowk has sparked controversy between the Delhi government and the Union government. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a statue of the tribal icon, Bhagwan Birsa Munda, on the occasion of his 150th birth […]
Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh
Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh: Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the Jauljibi Mela 2024 in Pithoragarh, calling it an “invaluable heritage” of the state. The mela, historically significant for promoting harmony between India, Tibet, Nepal, and neighboring regions, plays a vital role in strengthening both economic and cultural ties. During the […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 15th November 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 15th November 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Wildlife Institute Of India : In News
Wildlife Institute Of India : In News Experts from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have claimed that the controversial ‘Project Cheetah’ in Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh, has proven to be a successful endeavour by the Centre. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) s an autonomous institution established in 1982 under the Ministry of Environment, […]
