What is Dengue? Dengue is a mosquito-borne tropical disease caused by the dengue virus, belonging to the genus Flavivirus. It is transmitted primarily by several species of female mosquitoes within the genus Aedes, particularly Aedes aegypti. This mosquito also transmits
Reconfirmation of the Asiatic Golden Cat in Manas Location: Manas National Park, Assam, India. Participants: Assam Forest Department, Aaranyak, and various conservationists from India. Species: Asiatic golden cat (Catopuma temminckii). Characteristics of the Asiatic Golden Cat Size: Medium-sized felid. Distribution
India cannot risk another bout of inflation, Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das said on his rationale to hold interest rates at this month’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meet. Inflation Inflation refers to the consistent rise in the prices
INS Aridhaman (S4), India’s fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), was launched into water at the Ship Building Centre (SBC) in Visakhapatnam on October 16. It is larger and more capable than the first SSBN, INS Arihant (S2). The S4
The 16th Conference of Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) is currently underway in Cali, Colombia. COP16 aims to protect global biodiversity and restore natural ecosystems. About Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Legally binding treaty established in
Launched in 2016 under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, as part of the National Civil Aviation Policy. Aimed at making regional air travel affordable and accessible to the common citizen, thus boosting regional connectivity. Objectives: Enhance air connectivity to underserved
The Government of India has set the target to expand India’s renewable energy installed capacity to 500 GW by 2030 (60% from solar power), which could significantly increase solar equipment imports to $30 billion annually, primarily from China. Benefits of
The Indian government has introduced new guidelines to combat greenwashing—where companies make exaggerated or false claims about their products being environmentally friendly. Issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), the guidelines aim to make companies substantiate their environmental claims
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