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
Overview of Tardigrades
Context: A team of researchers has identified the genetic mechanisms that help a newly discovered species of tardigrades (Hypsibius henanensis) withstand high levels of radiation. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Overview of Tardigrades Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears or moss piglets, are minuscule, eight-legged creatures that belong to the Tardigrada phylum. Globally, there are approximately […]
About The Giant Fertilizer Bomb
Context; A recent study published in the “Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences” proposes that a meteorite impact 3.26 billion years ago may have acted as a giant fertilizer bomb, significantly boosting the development of early life on Earth. Relevance: Facts for Prelims Key Points Nutrient Enhancement from Meteorite Impact: Devastating Impact and Subsequent […]
About Kittur Rani Channamma
Context: On the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava a commemorative Postage stamp was released at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage, Kittur Fort Premises. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Kittur Rani Channamma: Important points about the Kittur War
About The About Korowai Tribe
Context: An Indian travel vlogger recently travelled deep into the jungles of Indonesia to meet the Korowai tribe, often referred to as a ‘human-eating’ tribe, and documented his experience on social media. Relevance: Facts for Prelims About Korowai Tribe: -Source: The Hindu
About The Hornets
Context: According to a recent study, a species of hornet that often munches on foods containing alcohol can hold its liquor, without any side effects, at levels that no other known animal can tolerate. Relevance: GS III: Species in News Hornets Behavior and Ecology Dietary Habits Safety and Sting Notable Species -Source: The Hindu
About SARTHI System
Context: Recently, the National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Kundli (NIFTEM-K) has introduced Solar Assisted Reefer Transportation with Hybrid Controls and Intelligence (SARTHI) system. About SARTHI System: Benefit: -Source: The Hindu
World Food Day 2024
Context: Recently, World Food Day was observed on 16th October focusing on the urgent need to eradicate hunger and build resilient global food systems. Relevance: Facts for Prelims World Food Day 2024: Emphasizing the Right to Food for a Better Future Overview World Food Day 2024 celebrates an essential human right under the theme “Right to Food for a Better Life and a […]
AGM-114 Hellfire Missile
Context: India recently concluded a deal with the US for the procurement of 170 AGM-114R Hellfire missiles. Relevance: Facts for Prelims AGM-114 Hellfire Missile The AGM-114 Hellfire missile is a prominent tactical weapon extensively used by the United States and its allies for precision targeting, particularly in modern warfare scenarios. Below are the key features […]