About The Comb Jellies
Context; Comb jellies, also known as ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi, can defy age and revert to younger versions of themselves, according to a study published recently. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Comb Jellies Comb jellies, members of the phylum Ctenophora, are transparent, gelatinous invertebrates that drift through global ocean waters. These creatures are one of the oldest […]
About The Caterpillar Fungus
Context: New research into a chemical produced by a caterpillar fungus that has shown promise as a possible cancer treatment has revealed how it interacts with genes to interrupt cell growth signals. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Caterpillar Fungus (Ophiocordyceps Sinensis) Biological Classification and Habitat: Local Names and Cultural Significance: Habitats in India: Conservation […]
About the Toto Tribe
Context: Totos, one of the smallest tribes in the world, lives in Totopara off West Bengal but are fighting for identity and suffering from infrastructure woes. Relevance: GS II: Tribes About the Toto Tribe: Economy: With the passage of time, occupational diversification has taken place. At present, they became settled agriculturists. -Source: Indian Express
About The Digital Population Clock
Context: Recently, Bengaluru’s first digital population clock was inaugurated at the Institute for Social Economic Change (ISEC). Relevance: Facts for Prelims Digital Population Clock The Digital Population Clock is an innovative project designed to provide real-time population estimates for Karnataka and India. This initiative was developed through a collaboration between the Institute for Social and […]
Overview of Airships
Context: Recently, a few companies are attempting to control the buoyancy of airships — a longstanding challenge that has prevented their use for cargo transportation. Relevance: Facts for prelims Overview of Airships Airships are a type of lighter-than-air aircraft that have played a unique role in the history of aviation. These vertical-lift vehicles achieve flight […]
About The Okinawicius tekdi
Context: Researchers have found a new species of jumping spider on Baner hill, yet again highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity and the need to protect the city’s natural landscapes. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Okinawicius Tekdi A remarkable discovery has been made in the field of arachnology with the identification of a new species of jumping […]
Discovering Al-Natah: A Bronze Age Marvel
Context: Archaeologists have uncovered a 4,000-year-old fortified town in Saudi Arabia, illustrating the gradual shift from nomadic to urban lifestyles. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Discovering Al-Natah: A Bronze Age Marvel The excavation at Khaybar oasis, led by French archaeologist Guillaume Charloux, has unearthed Al-Natah, shedding light on a sophisticated Bronze Age town that existed between […]
About the Yanadi Tribe
Context; Three runaway Yanadi tribe children traced, restored to family. Relevance: GS II: Tribes Yanadi Tribe The Yanadi tribe is one of the significant scheduled tribes in the southeastern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, particularly prevalent in the district of Nellore. Known for their deep connection to the natural environment, the Yanadis are considered one […]
About The Gastrodia lohitensis
Context: A team of Indian botanists has identified a new leafless orchid species, Gastrodia lohitensis, in Arunachal Pradesh’s Lohit district. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Gastrodia lohitensis: A Rare Orchid from Arunachal Pradesh -Source: The Hindu
About Kodo millet
Context: Recently, the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife) said that the deaths of elephants in Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve could have been caused by “mycotoxins associated with kodo millet”. Relevance: Facts for prelims About Kodo millet: Required climatic condition -Source: The Hindu