About: Gynandromorphs (“gyne” from Greek meaning female, “andro” for male, and “morph” meaning variety) are individual animals that have both genetically male and female tissues and often have observable male and female characteristics. Gynandromorphs occur in insects, spiders, crustaceans, and …
About Fit India Movement: The Fit India Movement is a movement to take the nation on a path of fitness and wellness. It provides a unique and exciting opportunity to work towards a healthier India. It aims at behavioural changes …
About: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority was set up as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers. Functions of NPPA: To implement and enforce the provisions of the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO). …
About Pinaka missile system Pinaka is a multi barrel rocket launch (MBRL) system used by the Indian Army. It was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is an all-weather, indirect fire, free flight artillery rocket …
About Sukhoi Su-30 MKI The Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-seater, highly maneuverable, fourth-generation multirole combat fighter aircraft. It was jointly developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau of Russia and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). A …
About Nagarhole National Park also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park is located in the two districts of Karnataka, namely Mysore and Kodagu. The park was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1955 and was upgraded into a national park …
About: ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ (AV) strives to provide a big push to high-end scientific research and prepare scientific manpower which can venture into research careers and knowledge-based economy. The aim of AV is to expand the research base in the country, …
This plant species was recently found in Sikkim Himalayas. This species was found near the Teesta river valley region after a gap of nearly 136 years. The last sighting of this plant was done in 1875. This species is also …
Context: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has released its latest World Investment Report and projected that FDI to developing Asian economies could drop by as much as 45%. However, even in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, …
The Central Zoo Authority was established as a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment & Forests by the Government of India in the year 1992. The Authority consists of a Chairman, ten members and a Member Secretary. It is …