2023 India Ageing Report: The United Nations Population Fund, India, has released the “2023 India Ageing Report,” which projects a significant increase in the elderly population in India Major Findings of the Report: The population of people aged 80+ years is projected to grow by around 279% between 2022 and 2050. By 2046 it is […]
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Manis Mysteria : Species Of Pangolins
Manis Mysteria : Species Of Pangolins Adding to the eight known species of pangolins, scientists recently discovered a ninth variety, tentatively named “Manis mysteria”. Manis Mysteria is a newly discovered Pangolin species. The newly identified pangolin species emerged from a detailed study of scales seized in China’s Yunnan province in 2015 and 2019. This new […]
What Are Social Bonds?
What Are Social Bonds? The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) recently issued its inaugural social bonds with a total size of Rs 1,040.50 crore Social bonds, also known as social impact bonds and abbreviated as SIB, are the type of bond where the bond issuer is gathering funds for a project that […]
Dumbo Octopus
Dumbo Octopus: US Scientists recently came across a rare “Dumbo” octopus in the midst of their exploration of the North Pacific Ocean. Dumbo Octopus are known as the deepest living of all octopus species. Genus: Grimpoteuthis spp. They get their name from their distinctive flapping fins that bear a striking resemblance to the oversized ears […]
Angiostrongylus cantonensis : Parasitic Worm
Angiostrongylus cantonensis : Parasitic Worm A parasitic worm scientifically known as Angiostrongylus cantonensis, typically found in rats, has been spreading in southeastern America recently. Angiostrongylus cantonensis, commonly known as the rat lungworm, is a parasitic nematode (roundworm) that infects rodents, particularly rats. It is typically found in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands, including Hawaii. […]
Conocarpus Tree : Banned Plantation
Conocarpus Tree : Banned Plantation The Gujarat state government banned Conocarpus tree plantation in forest or non-forest areas, underlining its “adverse impacts on environment and human health” Conocarpus tree is a flowering plant belonging to the family of Combretaceae. It is an invasive mangrove species. Trees of this species flower in winter and spread pollen […]
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite
Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite: Using NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS), an international team of astronomers recently detected a new exoplanet orbiting a distant star. It is a NASA mission to discover exoplanets around nearby bright stars. It was launched on April 18, 2018, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket out of Cape Canaveral. TESS […]
RoDTEP Scheme : Extended Benefits
RoDTEP Scheme : Extended Benefits: The Government recently extended export benefits under the RoDTEP scheme for one more year. Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) scheme was introduced by the Government as a duty remission scheme on exports and is being implemented from 1st January 2021. It was enforced to repeal […]
Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award 2021
Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award 2021: The Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting announced that legendary actress Ms Waheeda Rehman will be honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award for the year 2021. Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in the field of cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony […]
Balsam : Full Bloom In Munnar
Balsam : Full Bloom In Munnar Presenting a visual feast to tourists, balsams (genus Impatiens) are in full bloom in Munnar. Balsam is locally called as Kasithumba and Onappovu. It is known as ‘touch-me-not’ because of the bursting of mature seeds and seed distribution. They are commonly known by different names including balsams, touch me […]
