Artemis 2 Mission
It is NASA’s first mission to carry humans to the vicinity of the moon since 1972 and is scheduled to launch in April 2026. Fact To Know The objective is to test human-rated deep space systems It is the second … Continue reading
Great Indian Bustard
Rajasthan’s state bird and it is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world. Need To Know Ecological Habitat: Grasslands Threats: Electrocution with power transmission lines, Hunting and Habitat loss Protection Status: IUCN Staus: Critically Endangered CITES: Appendix1 Convention … Continue reading
Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Red Sea
Bab el-Mandeb Strait It is strait between Arabia (northeast) and Africa (southwest) that connects the Red Sea (northwest) with the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean (southeast). It forms a vital strategic link in the maritime trade route between the Mediterranean … Continue reading
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle
It is a freshwater turtle belonging to the family Geoemydidae and also known as the Bengal Roof Turtle. Fact To Know Habitat: It was historically found in the river systems of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh, particularly in large, deep rivers … Continue reading
Malaria
Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Need To Note Transmission: The parasites spread through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. Treatment: Malaria is preventable as well as curable. Symptoms of Malaria: Headache, Fever, Fatigue, … Continue reading