Why in the news? December 5 marks the death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Birth Place: Sri Aurobindo was born on 15th August 1872 in Kolkata Academics and Career: Aurobindo received Western Education (from England) and cleared … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At the 50th anniversary occasion of Biological Weapons Convention, India calls for increased biosecurity. (Entered into force: 26 March 1975) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Aim:  Effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Recent study revealed  that Malaria sporozoites move through human skin in a corkscrew path. Malaria What is it?: Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Transmission: The parasites spread through the bites … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Democratic Republic of Congo authorities declared the end of Ebola cases in the country. Ebola Virus Origin of Name: The virus is named after the Ebola river (Republic of Congo ) — as a village situated … Continue reading →