About Gharials (Gavialis gangeticus), also known as gavials, are a type of freshwater crocodile species. They are distinguished by their long, thin snouts lined with numerous sharp, interlocking teeth. Males are significantly larger than females. Males develop a bulbous growth …
News Methane is responsible for ~30% of the rise in global temperatures since the Industrial Revolution. Methane concentration in the atmosphere is 2.5 times higher than pre-industrial levels. The three main human-caused sources of methane emissions: Agriculture, Energy, and Waste. …
About Snow leopard (Panthera uncia) or Ghost of the Mountains is a keystone and indicator species of high-altitude habitat. A keystone species is a species that plays a crucial role in maintaining the structure, function, and diversity of an ecosystem, …
About ETFs An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a marketable security that tracks an index, a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets. In simple terms, ETFs are funds that track indexes such as Nifty, Sensex, etc. When one buys shares/units …
News India has become the first country in the world to develop rice varieties (DRR Rice 100 (Kamala), Pusa DST Rice 1) using genome editing technology. What was the technology used? Scientists used Site-Directed Nuclease 1 (SDN-1) and Site-Directed Nuclease …
National Biodiversity Act Purpose: To protect India’s vast and rich biodiversity and associated traditional knowledge from exploitation, particularly by foreign entities, and to ensure fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from their use. The Act operationalizes India’s commitment to …
About Pangolins: Globally there are eight pangolin species, four each in Africa and Asia. India is home to two species – Indian pangolin (Endangered) and Chinese pangolin (Critically Endangered). Pangolins, also known as scaly anteaters, are toothless and nocturnal mammals …
About World Health Organisation (WHO) The WHO is the UN specialized agency responsible for coordinating international health efforts. It was created in 1948 as part of the UN. Headquartered in Geneva with 6 regional and 150+ country offices. Funded by …
About Asiatic Lion Lions are the second largest cat species in the world. It is divided into two subspecies: the African lion (Panthera leo melanochaita) and the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica). Habitat: Found only in India, mainly in Gir …
About The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is a permanent intergovernmental organization of 12 oil-exporting developing nations. Countries that belong to OPEC include Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Venezuela (the five founders), plus the United Arab Emirates, …