Why in the news: The critically endangered Red-Headed Vulture has been sighted in Kasaragod, marking a significant addition to the region’s avian biodiversity.
✔️ The Red-Headed Vulture is one of the nine vulture species found in India.
✔️It is also commonly known as the Asian King Vulture or pondicherry vulture
✔️The Red-Headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to habitat loss, poisoning, and decline in food sources.
✔️ Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:It is listed under Schedule I of the act, which provides it with the highest level of legal protection
✔️This vulture species plays a crucial ecological role as a scavenger, helping maintain the balance in ecosystems by contributing to the removal of carrion.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/in-a-first-rare-red-headed-vulture-spotted-in-kasaragod/article68872430.ece
✔️ The Red-Headed Vulture is one of the nine vulture species found in India.
✔️It is also commonly known as the Asian King Vulture or pondicherry vulture
✔️The Red-Headed Vulture (Sarcogyps calvus) is listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List, primarily due to habitat loss, poisoning, and decline in food sources.
✔️ Wildlife Protection Act, 1972:It is listed under Schedule I of the act, which provides it with the highest level of legal protection
✔️This vulture species plays a crucial ecological role as a scavenger, helping maintain the balance in ecosystems by contributing to the removal of carrion.
#Env
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/in-a-first-rare-red-headed-vulture-spotted-in-kasaragod/article68872430.ece
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K. Sanjay Murthy appointed as new Comptroller and Auditor General
He is currently serving as the secretary of the higher education department in the Union ministry of education. Murthy is a 1989 batch IAS officer belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
He is currently serving as the secretary of the higher education department in the Union ministry of education. Murthy is a 1989 batch IAS officer belonging to the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
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Faith shines brighter than the stars !! Dev Deepawali in Banaras.
Magical to say the least.✨❤️
Magical to say the least.✨❤️
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Solomon Islands
In the News:
Researchers have recently identified the world's largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands, a significant milestone for marine science and biodiversity conservation.
✔️The coral colony, named Cassiopeia, spans over 2,500 acres and is believed to be several thousands of years old.
✔️This discovery underscores the critical role of coral reefs in marine ecosystems, supporting diverse marine life and providing essential services like coastal protection and carbon sequestration.
The Solomon Islands consist of two parallel chains of volcanic islands and small coral atolls located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
The archipelago comprises nearly 1,000 islands, including six large main islands and over 900 smaller islands, of which 147 are inhabited.
Neighboring countries include Vanuatu to the southeast and Papua New Guinea to the west
Honiara, located on Guadalcanal Island, is the nation's capital and its largest island.
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source The Hindu
In the News:
Researchers have recently identified the world's largest coral colony in the Solomon Islands, a significant milestone for marine science and biodiversity conservation.
✔️The coral colony, named Cassiopeia, spans over 2,500 acres and is believed to be several thousands of years old.
✔️This discovery underscores the critical role of coral reefs in marine ecosystems, supporting diverse marine life and providing essential services like coastal protection and carbon sequestration.
The Solomon Islands consist of two parallel chains of volcanic islands and small coral atolls located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean.
The archipelago comprises nearly 1,000 islands, including six large main islands and over 900 smaller islands, of which 147 are inhabited.
Neighboring countries include Vanuatu to the southeast and Papua New Guinea to the west
Honiara, located on Guadalcanal Island, is the nation's capital and its largest island.
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source The Hindu
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Together for a Hunger-Free, Poverty-Free World!
World leaders unite at the inaugural session of the #G20Brazil Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger & Poverty' in Rio
World leaders unite at the inaugural session of the #G20Brazil Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger & Poverty' in Rio
Which statement is correct regarding Bharatvarsha?
1. The third and seventh mandals of Rigveda mention the Bharat tribes.
2. The word Bharatvarsha is mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of Orissa.
3. According to Vayu Purana, ' 'The land ruled by Manu, the first man of mankind, was called Bharatvarsha"
4. According to Jainism, Bharatvarsha was named after the eldest son of Rishabhdev
1. The third and seventh mandals of Rigveda mention the Bharat tribes.
2. The word Bharatvarsha is mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of Orissa.
3. According to Vayu Purana, ' 'The land ruled by Manu, the first man of mankind, was called Bharatvarsha"
4. According to Jainism, Bharatvarsha was named after the eldest son of Rishabhdev
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Which statement is correct regarding Bharatvarsha? 1. The third and seventh mandals of Rigveda mention the Bharat tribes. 2. The word Bharatvarsha is mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription of Orissa. 3. According to Vayu Purana, ' 'The land ruled by…
Which statement is correct regarding Bharatvarsh?
Anonymous Quiz
20%
(a) Only 1 is false.
41%
(b) Only 3 are false.
27%
(c) Only 4 is false.
12%
(d) All are false.
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Guru Ghasidas Tamor Pingla in Chhattisgarh as the 56th tiger reserve ✅
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Biden, Trudeau, Meloni miss traditional photo with world leaders at G20 in Brazil
They arrived late.
Background : iconic Sugarloaf mountain
They arrived late.
Background : iconic Sugarloaf mountain
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SpaceX's Falcon 9 successfully deployed ISRO's Gsat N2✨✨
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Together for a Hunger-Free, Poverty-Free World! World leaders unite at the inaugural session of the #G20Brazil Summit on 'Social Inclusion and the Fight Against Hunger & Poverty' in Rio
The participants of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro adopted the final declaration. Key points:
✔️G20 leaders welcome all constructive initiatives on the Ukraine issue aimed at achieving peace.
✔️The negative consequences of the Ukrainian conflict on food and energy security are noted.
✔️G20 leaders are concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon, emphasizing the need to expand humanitarian aid flows and supporting a ceasefire.
✔️The summit participants advocated for the creation of a world free of nuclear weapons.
✔ G20 leaders recognize progressive taxation as one of the key tools for reducing inequality.
✔️G20 leaders welcome all constructive initiatives on the Ukraine issue aimed at achieving peace.
✔️The negative consequences of the Ukrainian conflict on food and energy security are noted.
✔️G20 leaders are concerned about the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and the escalation in Lebanon, emphasizing the need to expand humanitarian aid flows and supporting a ceasefire.
✔️The summit participants advocated for the creation of a world free of nuclear weapons.
✔ G20 leaders recognize progressive taxation as one of the key tools for reducing inequality.