Fossils Of Coelacanth: A group of paleontologists has discovered fossils of the coelacanth, a giant fish regarded as an iconic example of a “living fossil.” The discovered fossil of Coelacanth is believed to be 66 million years old belonging to the Cretaceous era. Coelacanths are elusive, deep-sea creatures, living in depths up to 2,300 feet […]
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ECOPact : A New Low Carbon Range Of Concrete
ECOPact: ACC Ready Mix Concrete has recently introduced its new low carbon range of concrete called ECOPact. It is a “Green Concrete” that has been introduced for a high-performing, sustainable and circular construction. ECOPact was launched in Mumbai and Hyderabad in the first phase. It will be rolled out across the country in a phased […]
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary : Elephants Died Of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia
Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary: Six elephants died of Haemorrhagic Septicaemia (HS) in Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary located in Odisha’s Kalahandi district. Haemorrhagic septicaemia (HS) is a disease which infects animals that come in contact with contaminated water or soil by contagious bacteria (Pasteurella multocida). In this disease the respiratory tract and lungs of the animals are affected, […]
Mandarin Duck : Spotted in Assam | IUCN Status
Mandarin Duck: Floating in the Maguri-Motapung beel (or wetland) in Assam’s Tinsukia district for over a week is the spectacular and rare Mandarin duck. First spotted on February 8 by Madhab Gogoi, the duck has since become the star of the wetland. Considered the most beautiful duck in the world, the Mandarin duck, or the […]
What Is Draft Heritage Bylaws?
Draft Heritage Bylaws: The Centre has withdrawn the draft heritage bylaws issued by the National Monuments Authority (NMA) for Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha. The Odisha Government is demanding the withdrawal of the bylaws for temples in the Ekamra Kshetra area of Bhubaneswar as well. Draft Heritage Bylaws: The government in 2010 formed the […]
Jalabhishekam : Water Conservation Campaign In Madhya Pradesh
Jalabhishekam Water Conservation Campaign: The Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, inaugurated 57,000 water structures under the “Jalabhishekam Water Conservation Campaign” on February 11, 2021, virtually from New Delhi. These water structures were constructed in Madhya Pradesh. The Water conservation work is being carried in Madhya Pradesh by Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan with the […]
India’s First CNG Tractor To be launch Soon
India’s First CNG Tractor: India is going to launch its first-ever diesel tractor that has been converted to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) on February 12, 2021. Highlights The CNG Tractor will be formally launched by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. The conversion of the Diesel tractor into the CNG tractor […]
Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary : Draft Notification
Eco-Sensitive Zone Around Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary: The draft notification of the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) which runs around the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary (WWS) has triggered protests in Wayanad (Kerala). Draft Notification: The 118.5 sq km area has been earmarked as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ), of which […]
What is National Monsoon Mission? Targets
National Monsoon Mission: Minister of Earth Science informed Rajya Sabha about National Monsoon Mission. Under the Monsoon Mission, Ministry has developed state-of-the-art weather and climate prediction models, which are now in operational use. These models include models for short-range to medium range (1-10 days), extended-range (10days to 30 days), and seasonal (up to one season). […]
Uttarakhand Glacier Burst : Images Released By ISRO
Uttarakhand Glacier Burst: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has released the first images of the glacier burst that happened in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. The glacial burst has so far caused 32 lives. After the incident, more than a hundred people are still missing. The satellite images show that flash floods were reported […]
