Q. What are 'baobabs', recently seen in news?
Answer:
Deciduous trees
Notes: A recent study in Nature, titled 'The rise of baobab trees in Madagascar', sheds light on the origins and spread of baobabs, deciduous trees found in Madagascar, Africa, and Australia. These trees, known for their towering stature up to 50 meters and longevity of up to 2,000 years, face threats. Baobabs also exist in India, with a notable 400-year-old tree near Golconda Fort in Andhra Pradesh.