Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) is a highly contagious, fatal viral disease affecting dogs and wild carnivores like tigers. It attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and central nervous systems. The virus spreads through airborne droplets, often spilling over from domestic dogs to wildlife.
Click to View MoreScientists use advanced DNA mapping to trace illegal pangolin trafficking hubs, aiding wildlife conservation. Pangolins, vital ecosystem gardeners, face severe threats from poaching for scales and meat, necessitating strict enforcement under CITES and India's Wildlife Protection Act.
Click to View MoreScientists recently discovered the Himalayan Happy-Face Spider (Theridion himalayana) in Uttarakhand. Displaying thirty-two distinct polymorphic color patterns, this species highlights independent parallel evolution and emphasizes the need to protect fragile Himalayan ecosystems from land-use changes.
Click to View MoreClimate warming and anthropogenic pressures drive rapid, sustained dissolved oxygen loss across global rivers, severely threatening aquatic biodiversity. Implementing process-based restoration and strict nutrient regulations remains critical to mitigating this escalating ecological crisis.
Click to View MoreThe SHE-MART initiative, launched by the Ministry of Rural Development, transforms rural women from micro-credit earners to enterprise owners. It bridges market gaps for SHGs through community-owned, professionally managed retail hubs, boosting the national Lakhpati Didi mission.
Click to View MoreThe Judges Inquiry Committee is a vital three-member statutory tribunal formed under the Judges Inquiry Act 1968 to investigate charges of proved misbehaviour or incapacity against a judge, ensuring strict accountability while safeguarding judicial independence from arbitrary, frivolous political interference.
Click to View MoreThe Supreme Court's UAPA bail jurisprudence highlights the conflict between national security and personal liberty. While Section 43D(5) imposes strict statutory bail restrictions, courts invoke Article 21 to grant relief in cases of prolonged incarceration, ensuring constitutional rights prevail.
Click to View MoreIndia and Italy recently elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership. The alliance focuses on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, achieving a €20 billion trade target by 2029, defense co-production, and enhanced mobility for Indian professionals.
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