Just Stop Oil
Context ‘Just Stop Oil’, a UK-based group of climate activists, has hit the headlines over the last few months for their rather distinctive disruptions drawing attention to their cause. Who…
Species in News: Nairobi flies
Context Around 100 students of an engineering college in East Sikkim have reported skin infections after coming in contact with Nairobi flies. About Nairobi flies The population of Nairobi flies,…
Single use plastic banned in India from July 1
Context The Centre has banned the use of single use plastic from July 1. The Ministry for Environment, Forest and Climate Change had issued a gazette notification last year announcing…
Azooxanthellate Corals
Context New species of azooxanthellate corals were found from the waters of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for the first time from Indian waters. About Azooxanthellate corals Azooxanthellate corals are…
Invasive weed 17 plants stifling Kaziranga park
Context A Vitamin D3-rich weed and a shrub with roots that wild boars love to gorge on are among the 18 invasive plants stifling the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve,…
Udaipur’s bird village menar to be declared wetland
Context Recognised as the “bird village” following community-driven conservation efforts, Menar in Udaipur district is set to be notified as Rajasthan's new wetland. About Menar Wetland This will pave the…
Species in News: Spiny Horntail
Context Dragonfly enthusiasts have recorded the presence of a rare dragonfly, Spiny Horntail that was hitherto unseen in the State. About the Spiny Horntail The Spiny Horntail is known to…
What are Green Jobs?
Context During an event to mark World Environment Day, Prime Minister, mentioned India’s efforts to create ‘green jobs’ What are Green jobs? ‘Green jobs’ refer to a class of jobs that…
A giant tortoise species Chelonoidis phantasticus
Context A giant tortoise, found alive in 2019, has been confirmed to belong a Galápagos species long believed extinct. About Chelonoidis phantasticus Named Fernanda after her Fernandina Island home, the…
The Hippocratic oaths, Charak Shapath and Physician’s Pledge
The Hippocratic oaths, Charak Shapath and Physician’s Pledge Context Months after it triggered a row by suggesting that the traditional Hippocratic Oath in medical colleges should be replaced by a…
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