This reference book is a collaboration between the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) and the Biodiversity Collaborative. The book is written by R. S. Reshnu Raj,…
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Report by Swasti Sharma The scientists of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have discovered a new species of epiphytic plant. Epiphytic plants are the plants that grow…
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Report by Aryaa Sinha The Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Ali Sabry, announced on October 24 that it would waive the visa fees…
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Inputs by Alekhya Chavan What is NASA’s Lucy Spacecraft? NASA’s Lucy spacecraft is on a special mission to explore asteroids, which are small rocky objects…
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Once upon a time, two farmers, Abharam and Dayaram, were carrying their produce to the market. In those days, they carried their produce on their…
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On Friday November 3rd, at 1135 pm India time, Nepal and its neighbouring areas experienced an earthquake. The magnitude of the quake was 6.4. Strong…
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Report by Drishti Baheti Maharashtra has seen public and political protests for Maratha quota. What is the Maratha quota and why is it a contentious…
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Report by Paridhi Agarwal India’s first RapidX or Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) train was inaugurated on 20th October 2023 by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.…
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Infantry is the unit of armed forces that fights on foot. October 27th is marked as Infantry Day in India. Why is Infantry Day marked…
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Feature by Drishti Baheti The Taj Mahal is an ivory-white marble mausoleum situated in Agra, India which stands as an eternal symbol of love, beauty,…
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