Swamp Wallaby

Researchers reported that the swamp wallaby is the only mammal that is pregnant and lactating throughout its adult life. About the Animal: Swamp wallaby is a species of marsupial and the only living member of the Wallabia genus. It is ..

Palla’s Cats

Lack of records on the status of Palla’s Cat population in Ladakh is impeding the conservation of this small felid species. About the Animal: It is a small wild cat found in grassland and montane steppe habitats in Asia. It ..

Rare Disease Day

February 29th is observed as the Rare Disease Day. A World Economic Forum study reported that 457 million people are affected by these rare disease across the world. Orphan Disease: A rare disease is also called an orphan disease. These ..

Schemes for promoting Tribal Culture

The various schemes being implemented to promote tribal arts, language, culture and dances were discussed in the Lok Sabha recently. Zonal Cultural Centres: Zonal cultural centres (ZCC) were established by the government, under the Ministry of Culture, to increase awareness ..

Export Restriction on 26 Pharmaceutical Ingredients

In light of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, the government has imposed restrictions on the export of 26 pharmaceutical ingredients. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient or API is the raw material used for drug manufacture. It is the actual component ..

White Dwarf Star

A new snowman-shaped star was recently discovered by scientists. It was formed by merger of 2 white dwarf stars. White Dwarf: A white dwarf star is a common type of star which is small and dense. It is formed from ..

Otters in Chilika Lake

The spotting of the Eurasian Otter in Chilika Lake for the first time is being seen as a sign of success of the strong conservation efforts. Eurasian Otter: It is a semi-aquatic mammal that is classified as a near threatened ..

Red Panda

Researchers recently confirmed that the red panda is actually 2 different species using genetic data. This increases the imperative for conservation efforts. Distribution: The red panda is an endangered species of arboreal mammal. It is found in the Himalayan region ..

Finance Minister introduces bill to amend Banking Regulation Act

On March 3, 2020, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman introduced bill in Parliament to amend banking regulation law to regulate cooperative banks. It aims to prevent frauds as that seen at Punjab and Maharashtra Cooperative Banks (PMC). Highlights The Banking Regulation ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Amazon Quiz Time Answers-4th March 2020

Which famous basketball player nicknamed himself the ‘Black Mamba’ after watching Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Kill Bill’? Answer: Kobe Bryant US first lady Melania Trump, attended which of these classes at Sarvodaya Senior Secondary School in Delhi? Answer: Happiness Class On 25th ..