Lymphatic Filariasis: In News The West Bengal Health Department recently started a Mass Drug Administration (MDA) drive against filariasis (commonly known as elephantiasis) and aims to eliminate the disease in the State by 2030. Lymphatic filariasis (LF), commonly known as elephantiasis, is a parasitic infection and a neglected tropical disease. It can cause severe swelling […]
Tag: 13th Jul 2026
Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4)
Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4): A team of scientists has, for the first time in India, identified and genetically characterised Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) that often causes rapid death in captive psittacine birds. Parrot bornavirus 4 (PaBV-4) is an enveloped single-strand RNA virus that infects parrots and other psittacine birds (such as macaws, cockatoos, parakeets, and […]
Phu Quoc Island
Phu Quoc Island: At least 15 Indian tourists were killed after a boat carrying visitors capsized off Vietnam’s southern island of Phu Quoc recently. Phu Quoc, also known as Pearl Island, is a Vietnamese island located in the Gulf of Thailand. It is famous for its stretches of white sand beaches. A large part of […]
Sheathia meghalayensis
Sheathia meghalayensis: Researchers recently discovered a new species of freshwater red algae named Sheathia meghalayensis. Sheathia meghalayensis is a new species of freshwater red algae. It was discovered near Crinoline Waterfalls in East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya. Freshwater red algae are highly sensitive organisms that act as critical bioindicators of pristine, undisturbed aquatic ecosystems. Such algae […]
Khawthlangtuipui River
Khawthlangtuipui River: More than 80 families have been evacuated to safer locations after the Khawthlangtuipui river overflowed in Mizoram’s Lunglei district bordering Bangladesh following incessant rainfall over the past week. The Khawthlangtuipui, also known as the Karnaphuli, is a transboundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. It originates in the Lushai Hills of Mizoram, India. […]
Trachynotothrips vyaghravahini
Trachynotothrips vyaghravahini: Researchers recently discovered a new species of insect named Trachynotothrips vyaghravahini in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats of Karnataka. Trachynotothrips vyaghravahini is a new species of insect belonging to the group known as thrips. It was discovered inside the bright flowers of a tropical plant in the biodiversity-rich Western Ghats of Karnataka. It was […]
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary
Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary: Researchers recently discovered a new disease-causing fungal genus named Hyalokamalomyces during a research on another plant disease at the Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary in Chandauli. Chandraprabha Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chandauli district of Uttar Pradesh. It lies on the Naugarh and Vijaigarh hillocks on the north slope of the Kaimur Range. […]
Global Liveability Index 2026
Global Liveability Index 2026: Global Liveability Index 2026 was released and Delhi at 120 among 173 cities. Global Liveability Index is published by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). Its purpose is to evaluate how suitable cities are for living by measuring everyday living conditions rather than economic size or tourist popularity. It assesses 173 cities […]
One-Horned Rhinoceros
One-Horned Rhinoceros: The central government approved a landmark conservation initiative to create a DNA-based indexing system for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. One-Horned Rhinoceros greater one-horned rhino, also known as Indian rhinoceros, is the largest of the three Asian rhinos. It is found in semi-aquatic and often take up residence in swamps, forests, riversides, and anywhere […]
Manas Tiger Reserve
Manas Tiger Reserve: It was observed that, over 30 years, 14 invasive plant species have been a major factor behind losing more than 43% of its grassland cover of Manas Tiger Reserve. Manas Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Assam. Borders: To the north, it is separated from the Royal Manas National Park […]
