Inti tanager

The Inti tanager belongs to Thraupidae family. The bird is restricted to southern Peru, Yungas of western Bolivia. It is known for its striking colour and evolutionary distinctiveness. The bird was first discovered in 1993. However, it was completely described ..

Human Papillomavirus

The Human Papillomavirus is a DNA virus from the Papillomaviridae family. They are commonly called HPV virus. It is the most common sexually transmitted virus. Infections caused by HPV virus The HPV causes warts or lesions. In simple terms the ..

Exercise Desert Warrior

The Exercise Desert Warrior is a bilateral military exercise held between India and Egypt. It is held between the Air Forces of the countries. About Exercise Desert Warrior In 2021, the Exercise was held at El Berigat Air Base in ..

All Souls Day

Every year All Souls Day is celebrated on November 2. It is mainly celebrated in the Catholic church. It is also celebrated in the Eastern Orthodox Church. However, this celebration is protested by the Anglican Church. Also, several protestants disagree ..

National Ayurveda Day

Every year the National Ayurveda Day is celebrated on Dhanwantari Jayanti. The first National Ayurveda Day was celebrated in 2016. Why is National Ayurveda Day celebrated on Dhanwantari Jayanti? Lord Dhanwantari is a Hindu god. He is believed to grant ..

eChhawani Portal

The eChhwani portal is an online portal about the 62 cantonment boards in the country. The portal provides information about the cantonment boards. About eChhwani portal The citizens can get information about the cantonment boards in India through the eChhwani ..

Whistle-blower Portal

The Whistle-blower portal was launched by the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA). It was launched in November 2021. It was developed by IREDA. It was launched as a part of Vigilance Awareness Week celebrations. About Whistle-blower portal The portal ..

Marusudar River

The Marusudar River is the largest tributary of Chenab River. Its source in the Nunkun Glacier located in Warwan valley. As of November 2021, the Pakal Dul Dam is under construction across the river. Also, 800 MW Bursar Hydroelectric power ..

Mandakini River

There are two Mandakini rivers in India. One flows in Uttarakhand and is a tributary of Alkananda. The other Mandakini river starts in Madhya Pradesh and joins River Yamuna in Uttar Pradesh. Mandakini river in Uttarakhand The Mandakini river is ..

Wolbachia

The Wolbachia is a bacterium. It infects the arthropod species. It is a gram-negative bacterium. The scientfific name of Wolbachia bacteria is Wolbachia pipientis. About Wolbachia The Wolbachia are naturally present in insect species such as mosquitoes, dragonflies, fruit flies, ..