Current Affairs

Context: ∙ Recently, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released mosquitofish into local water bodies to address a mosquito menace. About Mosquitofish ∙ The biological control of mosquitoes, introducing mosquitofish in freshwater ecosystems to feed on mosquito  larvae  became  a prominent way to control mosquito menace. ∙ It is a prominent alternative to chemical solutions

Context: ∙ Scientists have mapped the largest deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast. ∙ The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the biggest tropical coral reef system in the world. More about the News ∙ The reef was found at depths ranging from 200 metres to 1,000 metres where sunlight doesn’t penetrate. ∙

Context ∙ Introduction of Alien Species causes disruption to the coevolutionary balance between plants and ungulates. What are Ungulates? ∙ Ungulates are hoofed mammals that walk on their toes. The word ungulate comes from the Latin word “unguis” , which means nail, claw or hoof. ∙ Ungulates are divided into two classes: even-toed ungulates such

Context: ∙ The 9th edition of the Pakke Paga Hornbill Festival (PPHF) commenced to protect and conserve hornbills. About ∙ The Festival was organised at Seijosa, Pakke Kessang District of Arunachal Pradesh. ∙ It is home to four species of hornbills, namely Wreathed, Great Indian, Oriental Pied and the endangered Rufous-necked. ∙ The area is

Context: ∙ A ‘Vulture Restaurant’ has been established in Koderma of Jharkhand to conserve the declining vulture population. About the Vulture Restaurant ∙ It is an undisturbed area where non-toxic, poison-free meat and carcasses are provided for vultures and other scavengers. ∙ The initiative aims to address the adverse impact of livestock drugs, particularly diclofenac,