Gharial Hatchlings seen in Odisha

Forest Department of Odisha has witnessed an adult Gharial surrounded by 28 hatchlings at Satkosia gorge in Mahanadi river which is considered as southernmost limit of gharials’ home range in India. How is it significant? Forest department has been trying ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

India Biodiversity Awards 2021

Recently, India Biodiversity Awards 2021 were presented on the occasion of International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22. Who are the winners? Krishi Avam Paristhitiki Vikas Sansthan (KRAPAVIS) won the award under the category ‘Sustainable Use of Biological Resources.’ ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Singapore approves Covid Breath Test

Singapore has approved a covid breath test which detect to covid-19 and show the accurate results in less than a minute. Who developed the test? The test has been developed by a start-up Breathonix. About the test kit The test ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Maharashtra seeks World Heritage Site Tag for 14 Forts

Maharashtra Government has prepared and submitted a tentative serial nomination for 14 forts of the state, to get World Heritage Site tag. What are those forts? Maharashtra has listed 14 sites including Shivneri fort, Raigad Fort, Torna fort, Rajgad Fort, ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Nuclear Scientist Srikumar Banerjee Passed Away

Nuclear Scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission, SriKumar Banerjee passed away at 75 on May 23, 2021 due to heart attack after he recovered from COVID-19. Who was Srikumar Banerjee? He was a veteran nuclear scientist who led ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

US announces restrictions on Ethiopia and Eritrea

United States has put visa restrictions on officials of Ethiopia and Eritrea, who are accused of increasing six-month-old war in Tigray region of Ethiopia. Why restriction was put? US accused them as they had not taken meaningful steps to end ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Ana- First named Atlantic storm of 2021

According to National Hurricane Centre, Miami, subtropical storm Ana is drifting northeast across the Atlantic Ocean after causing rain to Bermuda. Thus, first named Atlantic storm will cause no damage to land and will dissipate soon. Highlights Ana storm was ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021

Delhi records 8 new Species of Snakes

After an extensive five-year study by researchers from Delhi University, eight more species were added to the list of snakes in Delhi. Highlights With the addition of eight species, number of snake species recorded in Delhi is increased to 23. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021