Tamil Nadu’s First Tiger Rewilding Program: A committee assessed the progress of Tamil Nadu’s first tiger rewilding program in the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. The tiger is cared for by dedicated Forest Department staff who minimize contact and monitor the animal through cameras. Anamalai Tiger Reserve is carved out of the Tamil Nadu portion of the […]
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Thallium Poisoning
Thallium Poisoning: Cases of Thallium poisoning have been rising in India, particularly in the Maharashtra Thallium is a toxic metal element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81, known for its extreme toxicity. It does not freely occur in nature. Thallium has no colour, odour or taste. Its use is regulated in India. Thallium is also […]
World Polio Day 2023
World Polio Day 2023: World Polio Day is celebrated every year on October 24 to create awareness around the importance of polio vaccination to protect children. Polio is a very infectious illness that has been around since ancient times, is a life threatening and disabling disease that can spread from person to person and can […]
7th Edition Of The India Mobile Congress 2023
7th Edition Of The India Mobile Congress 2023: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress 2023 in New Delhi. India Mobile Congress (IMC) is the largest telecom, media, and technology forum in Asia to be held from 27th to 29th October 2023. Theme of IMC: ‘Global Digital Innovation’. […]
5th Meeting Of The National Level Steering Committee Of Atal Bhujal Yojana
5th Meeting Of The National Level Steering Committee Of Atal Bhujal Yojana: The 5th meeting of the National Level Steering Committee (NLSC) of Atal Bhujal Yojana (ATAL JAL) was held to review the overall progress of the scheme. The World Bank has been involved in the review of the program. The committee encouraged states to […]
Global Declaration For River Dolphins
Global Declaration For River Dolphins: In a ground-breaking development, 11 Asian and South American countries recently signed a global declaration, the “Global Declaration for River Dolphins,” aimed at preserving the world’s six remaining river dolphin species. Global Declaration for River Dolphins is designed to guide 14 nations where river dolphins inhabit, with a focus on […]
Neolithic Age : Rock Art Found
Neolithic Age : Rock Art Found A rock art dating back to the Neolithic period was recently found in the Palnadu district of Andhra Pradesh. The Neolithic Age, also called the New Stone Age, is the final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans. The term Neolithic is most frequently used in […]
Betelgeuse Star
Betelgeuse Star: Scientists resolved the mystery behind the sudden dimming of the supergiant Betelgeuse star and dismissed theories that suggested that the star might be entering the last stage of its evolution. Betelgeuse star is a red supergiant starwith a distinctive orange-red hue. It is roughly 10 million years old and much younger than Sun. […]
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary : Sudden Deaths Of Several Birds
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary : Sudden Deaths Of Several Birds The sudden deaths of several birds at Gudavi Bird Sanctuary in Shivamogga district of Karnataka has left the officers of the Forest Department in worry Gudavi Bird Sanctuary is one of the renowned Bird Sanctuaries in Karnataka. It is located on Gudavi Lake banks. It is […]
International Competition Network
International Competition Network: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has become a part of the prestigious 18-member steering committee of the International Competition Network (ICN). The concept for the ICN originated from recommendations made by the International Competition Policy Advisory Committee (ICPAC), a group formed in 1997. It was established in October 2001 by officials […]
