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  Facts in News African Violet plant ( Environment & Ecology) Recently, a new species of African Violet was found in Mizoram. Key Points Scientific Name: Didymocarpus vickifunkiae (named after Vicki Ann Funk, a US-based botanist) It is an endangered species.  It is an epiphyte (a plant that grows on trees) and produces light pink […]

  Facts in News Buddha Purnima This year the Buddha Purnima is celebrated on May 26. Key Points On Buddha Purnima, the people celebrate the birth of Gautama Buddha (founder of Buddhism). Buddha Purnima is also known as Buddha Jayanti or Vaisakhi Buddha Purnima or Vesak.  As per the Hindu calendar, Buddha Jayanti falls on […]

  Facts in News Banni Grassland (Environment) Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has ordered the removal of encroachments in Banni grasslands, Gujarat. The local nomadic people (Maldhari) have complained about non-forest activities in violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 and  Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006.   Banni Grassland Location: Rann of Kutch in […]

  Facts in News Bao Dhaan (Geography) Recently, the first consignment of ‘Bao Dhaan or Red Rice‘ was sent to the USA from Assam. Key Points The red rice is iron-rich and is grown in the Brahmaputra valley of Assam, without the use of any chemical fertilizer.  The rice variety is referred to as ‘Bao-dhaan‘, […]

Facts In News Western Disturbance (Geography) Recently, the northern parts of the country have faced light rain due to Western Disturbance. Western Disturbance (WD) It is an extra-tropical storm that originates in the Mediterranean region. The disturbance travels from the “western” to the eastern direction.  Disturbance means an area of “disturbed” or reduced air pressure.  […]

  Facts in News White Fungus (Candidiasis) Recently, cases of ‘white fungus’ have been detected in Bihar. White Fungus/ Candidiasis Major reasons: Low immunity, patients suffering from diabetes, cancer, unsanitary use of oxygen cylinders, overuse of steroids.  Affected body parts: Skin, stomach, kidney, brain, genitals, and mouth besides lungs.  The exact mortality rate of the […]

Facts in News Gotipua Dance Gotipua is a traditional dance form in the state of Odisha. Gotipua Dance In the Odia language, Gotipua means “single boy”. It is the precursor of Odissi classical dance. Traditionally, it has been performed by young boys in groups, who dress as women to praise Lord Jagannath and Krishna.  This […]