Hirakud Reservoir is one of the largest man-made reservoirs in India, built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha. It is home to many migratory birds like River Terns, Little Terns, Gull-billed Terns, Pratincoles, Plovers, Egrets, and more.  It is designated … Continue reading →

It is a gram-positive, catalase-positive bacterium, found in soil and the gastrointestinal tract of ruminants, humans, and marine sponges. It is widely used to produce enzymes, antibiotics, and vitamins. USES (Has application in various sectors, but these areas are more … Continue reading →

Focus Aspirants need to understand what a western disturbance ais nd how it will affect the Indian Monsoon. Western Disturbance What is it?: It is a non-monsoonal precipitation pattern that induces low-pressure systems in the lower layers of the atmosphere … Continue reading →