Tuberculosis, also known as the “white death” or consumption, is a contagious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria. It affects the lungs and can progress to active disease, which can kill half of affected individuals if left untreated.
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is a 1,334 km2 (515 sq mi) large national park situated in the Rajasthan. It is bounded to the north by the Banas River and to the south by the Chambal River. The name ‘Ranthambore‘ is named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, which lies within the park.
Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA)
The Jan Swasthya Abhiyan (JSA), or the People’s Health Campaign, was established in 2005 as a national-level movement in India to enhance the universal access to health services, especially for marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
Lothal History
INS Vaghsheer (s-26)
INS Vagsheer (s-26): The First-Class From The Kalvari-Class Submarines Of The Indian Navy
Black Sea
Kerch Strait The Kerch Strait is a strait in Eastern Europe. It connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, separating the Kerch Peninsula of Crimea in the west from the Taman Peninsula of Russia’s Krasnodar Krai in the east.
Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL)
Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah Reviews BBSSL
Context: Mr. Amit Shah called upon BBSSL to pursue its focus on the collection and conservation of India’s traditional seeds and to prepare a 10-year roadmap for this endeavor. He also asked BBSSL to evaluate the nutritional value of indigenous and hybrid seeds and boost the production of both pulses and oilseeds. Key Highlights: Bhartiya Beej Sahkari Samiti Limited (BBSSL)
Guava Seed to Biofuel production
Context: Guava seeds, which are usually discarded as waste, are being used to produce biodiesel and biomass by Coimbatore-based start-up Buyofuel. Key Highlights:
The Role of Solar Energy in Vertical Farming
Vertical Farming
