ASIATIC LIONS Subject  :Environment Context : In a first in India, 8 Asiatic lions test positive for Covid-19 in Hyderabad zoo Concept : Asiatic lion (Pantheraleopersica) Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions. Males have only moderate mane growth at the top of the head so that their ears are always visible. […]

    XYLOPHIS DEEPAKI Subject: Environment Context: Herpetologist Deepak Veerappan has a snake named after him. Concept: In the first four months of 2021, the Western Ghats presented new butterflies, frogs, fruit flies, and even a freshwater crab. Joining the list is a tiny snake of just 20 cm length with iridescent scales – Xylophisdeepaki, […]

    NATIONAL HYDROGEN ENERGY MISSION Subject : Environment Context : India will soon join 15 other countries in the hydrogen club as it prepares to launch the National Hydrogen Energy Mission (NHEM) Concept : National Hydrogen Energy Mission This mission will emphasise hydrogen from clean sources. It also envisages linking the country’s growing renewable […]

    EARTH DAY 2021 Subject : Environment Context : Recently, the Earth Day is being celebrated around the world on April 22nd to pledge support for environmental protection. Concept : Earth Day was first observed in 1970, when 20 million took to the streets to protest against environmental degradation. The event was triggered by […]