DU scientists discover frog in Assam, name it after Northeast
DU scientists discover frog in Assam, name it after Northeast
Topic Important for: General Studies- 3 I Biodiversity, Environment
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DU scientists have discovered the new variety of frog Assam in north east.
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A team of scientists from Delhi University and the Wildlife Institute of India along with researchers from Indonesia and the US have discovered a new species.
The frog belongs to the microhylid genus Micryletta, a group of narrow-mouthed frogs that is primarily and widely distributed in Southeast Asia.
They discovered was based on specimens collected from a “degraded forest area in Cachar district of Assam.
According to the current estimates the actual number of frog species in Northeast India is much higher than present.
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Source Link: https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/du-scientists-discover-frog-in-assam-name-it-after-northeast-5776052/
Centre to work with States on water access
Topic Important for: General Studies- 3 I Conservation, environmental pollution.
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The central government aims to provide piped drinking water to all households by 2024.
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The central government has formed the new Ministry of Jal Shakti (amalgamates the ministry of water resources, river development and Ganga Rejuvenation with the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
The new ministry will increase piped water coverage from the existing low 18 per cent to 100 per cent coverage by 2024.
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Source Link: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/centre-to-work-with-states-on-water-access/article27826864.ece
New agency to develop space warfare weapon systems
Topic Important for: General Studies- 3 I Achievements of Indians in science & technology
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The central government has approved the setting up of the Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO).
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India had carried out the Anti Satellite Test (ASAT) which demonstrated its capability to shoot down satellites.
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