CrackitToday App

India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples

Kumari Sonali

India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples:

Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling has become India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples of Himalayan wildlife.Situated in Darjeeling, West Bengal, at an altitude of 2,150 metres (7,050 feet). Founded on 14th August 1958, as a joint venture of the Government of India and the Government of West Bengal.The initiative aims to create a genetic bank or “frozen zoo” to aid future conservation efforts.

...Read more on our test console

...Read these too

  • India’s Neighbourhood Policy

    India’s Neighbourhood Policy: India’s neighbourhood policy is under scrutiny as its relations with several neighbouring countries face challenges. With a history of deep cultural and historical ties, India’s approach to…

  • India’s Cooperative Movement

    India’s Cooperative Movement: India’s cooperative movement, rooted in the ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (“the world is one family”), has played a transformative role in fostering inclusive growth, empowering marginalized communities,…

  • India’s smartphone exports

    India’s smartphone exports: India’s smartphone exports have reached an all-time high of Rs 1.55 trillion in the April 2024 to January 2025 period, reflecting a 56% surge from Rs 991.2…