Eumasia venefica : New Species Of Bagworm Moth Researchers from the Zoology Department at St. Thomas College (Autonomous), Thrissur, have discovered a new species of bagworm moth, Wizard Bagworm, from near the Nariyampara falls in Idukki district. The new species has been named due to the peculiar shape of its bag, which resembles a wizard’s […]
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Dancing Frogs : Threatened Amphibian Genus Of India
Dancing Frogs: Threatened Amphibian Genus Of India According to the Wildlife Trust of India the dancing frogs are the most threatened amphibian genus of India. Dancing frogs are endemic to the Western Ghats. The species was found to prefer habitats in areas with thick canopy cover of at least 70-80 per cent It belongs to […]
Full Siege Of The Gaza Strip
Full Siege Of The Gaza Strip: Israel recently ordered a full siege of the Gaza Strip and vowed to obliterate Hamas after its all-out offensive entered the next phase. Gaza Strip is a self-governing Palestinian territory located on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The territory takes its name from Gaza, its main city. […]
Lakhpati Didi Initiative
Lakhpati Didi Initiative: Prime Minister recently chaired a high-level meeting to review the progress made in realising his dream of making 2 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in India. Lakhpati Didi Initiative was announced by the Prime Minister in his Independence Day speech on August 15, 2023. Objective is to encourage women to start micro-enterprises within their […]
Atlantic Puffin : Hybrid Species Discovered
Atlantic Puffin : Hybrid Species Discovered A hybrid species of Atlantic puffins that formed in the last century was recently discovered by scientists. Atlantic Puffin is a species of small seabird in the auk family. It’s the only puffin species found in the Atlantic Ocean. Scientific Name: Fratercula arctica It is found on rocky coasts […]
Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023
Periodic Labour Force Survey 2023: The recent Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) has reported that the unemployment rate in the country has shown a decrease between April and June 2023. Findings: The Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) for persons of age 15 years and above and the Worker-Population Ratio (WPR) improved during the period. The […]
Bronze Diabetes
Bronze Diabetes: Health experts revealed all about Hemochromatosis or ‘bronze diabetes’. It is an inherited condition where iron levels in the body slowly build up over many years. This health condition is primarily classified into two types: Hereditary hemochromatosis: It is driven by a mutation in the HFE gene, resulting in individuals being homozygous for […]
Exercise CHAKRAVAT
Exercise CHAKRAVAT: The 2023 edition of the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT, is being hosted by the Indian Navy at Goa from 09 to 11 Oct 23. Exercise CHAKRAVAT is an Annual Joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief HADR Exercise (AJHE) Since its first edition in 2015, the Annual Joint HADR Exercise, CHAKRAVAT has transformed […]
2023 Economics Nobel Prize
2023 Economics Nobel Prize: US labour economist Claudia Goldin was recently awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her contributions to understanding women’s labor market outcomes. She provided the first comprehensive account of women’s earnings and labour market participation through the centuries. Her research reveals the causes of change as well as the […]
Birth Anniversary Of Shri Ramalinga Swamy
Birth Anniversary Of Shri Ramalinga Swamy: India celebrated the 200th birth anniversary of Shri Ramalinga Swamy, also known as Vallalar, on 5th October, 2023. Shri Ramalinga Swamy was a prominent Tamil poet in the 19th century and a member of the “gnana siddhars” lineage. He was born in the village of Marudhur in Tamil Nadu. […]
