About Star Clusters
Context: Astronomers recently discovered five young star clusters, and possibly the oldest star clusters ever, born from the time when the Universe was an infant. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Star Clusters: Open (Galactic) Clusters: Globular Clusters: Associations: -Source: Indian Express
South India’s First and Largest Leopard Safari
Context: South India’s first and the country’s largest leopard safari was recently inaugurated at the Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP). Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP): Key Facts about Bannerghatta National Park: -Source: The Hindu
About Indian Army’s Skin Bank
Context: The Indian Army has recently launched a skin bank facility. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Indian Army’s Skin Bank: What is a Skin Bank? What is Skin Grafting? -Source: India Today
About Indian Painted Frog
Context: A rare Indian Painted Frog was recently sighted at Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant find outside its usual habitats. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Indian Painted Frog: Key Facts about Kawal Tiger Reserve: -Source: The Hindu
Declining Flamingo Population at Lake Natron
Context: Experts have reported a steady decline in the population of flamingos at Lake Natron. The decrease is attributed to extreme weather conditions and encroachment, resulting in fewer birds returning to the lake each year. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Dimensions of the Article: About Lake Natron: Key Facts about the Great Rift Valley: […]
About Didymocarpus Janakiae
Context: A new plant species discovered in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Didymocarpus janakiae. Relevance: GS III: Species in News About Didymocarpus janakiae -Source: The Hindu
Overview of Russell’s Viper
Context: All health centres and hospitals in Bangladesh have been ordered to stock anti-venom after reports of an increase in people being bitten by snakes, especially by the Russell’s viper. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Overview of Russell’s Viper: General Information: Significance: Distribution: Habitat: Behavior and Impact: Physical Features: Conservation Status: -Source: The Hindu […]
Overview of Namaqualand
Context: Scientists recently discovered the world’s oldest inhabited termite mounds along the Buffels River in Namaqualand, dating back 34,000 years. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Overview of Namaqualand: Geography and Location: Subdivisions: Climate and Vegetation: Cultural and Historical Significance: Economic Aspects: -Source: The Hindu
Progress in Lithium Exploration
Context: Exploration of lithium in Chhattisgarh’s Korba district has moved a step further with one block advancing to the second round of auctions and promising deposits now being found in the initial exploration of another block. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Dimensions of the Article: News Summary Progress in Lithium Exploration: Recent Setbacks: Positive Developments: Preliminary […]
State of Global Air (SoGA) Report Overview
Context: Air pollution is having an increasing impact on human health, becoming the second leading global risk factor for death, according to the fifth edition of the State of Global Air (SoGA) report. Relevance: Facts for Prelims State of Global Air (SoGA) Report Overview Releasing Organization Purpose and Scope Key Findings from the 2024 Report […]