Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G) has launched India’s largest drone pilot training organization in line with the Prime Minister’s ‘NaMo Drone Didi’ initiative.
This training center was launched in collaboration with EduRade, a brand owned by RC Hobbytech Solutions Private Limited.
Environment
4. Recently, scientists discovered the world’s largest snake in which forest? – Amazon Rainforest
In February 2024, scientists uncovered the world’s largest anaconda in the Amazon rainforest—a colossal Northern Green Anaconda.
Discovered by TV wildlife presenter Professor Freek Vonk during a National Geographic expedition, this previously unknown snake measures 26 feet, weighs 200 kg, and boasts a head the size of a human’s.
Featured in National Geographic’s Disney+ series ‘Pole to Pole’ with Will Smith, the snake has been named ‘Eunectes akayima’ by researchers, solidifying its status as the planet’s largest and heaviest snake.
5. The Nilgiri marten, recently seen in the news, is endemic to which regions in India? – Western Ghats
The Tamil Nadu Government has launched the “TN Endangered Species Conservation Fund” to protect lesser-known species like the Nilgiri Marten.
This rare carnivore, scientifically named Martes gwatkinsii, is exclusive to the Western Ghats in India, spanning Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu. Found in Shola ecosystems, it boasts chocolate-colored fur and a canary yellow throat, resembling a civet or mongoose.
The conservation effort focuses on its habitat in high altitudes (300 to 1200 m) across specific Western Ghats clusters.
Sports
6. Who has become the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets against England in Test cricket? –Ravichandran Ashwin
Ravichandran Ashwin has become the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets against England in Test cricket. Before this, no Indian bowler had reached 100 wickets against England.
Let us tell you that recently Ashwin has completed his 500 test wickets.
Ashwin is only the second bowler to take 100 wickets in the Test matches between England and India. Only James Anderson (145 wickets) is ahead of him in this list.
7. Fast bowler Mohammed Shami is out of IPL 2024, which team does he play for? – Gujarat Titans
Mulugu, Telangana is gearing up for the grand celebration of Sammakka-Saralamma Jatara, the largest Tribal Festival in Asia. The event, held at Medaram village in Telangana, showcases the rich tribal heritage of the region.
Located 240 km from Hyderabad, the festival signifies unity and cultural devotion, drawing visitors globally.
Started as a small gathering, it gained State festival status in 1998, commemorating the 12th-century revolt by Sammakka and Saralamma against oppressive taxes during a drought by Kakatiya rulers.
10. ‘Bag-Less School’ initiative, recently seen in the news, is introduced by which state? – Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh government unveils an innovative ‘bag-less school’ policy, challenging educational norms. Starting 2024-25, this initiative mandates a bag-free day each week.
The state government issues weight limits for school bags, ranging from 1.6 to 2.2 kg for classes 1 and 2, to 2.5 to 4.5 kg for classes 9 and 10.
This move aims to alleviate the physical burden on students, fostering a more comfortable and holistic learning environment.
11. Former Speaker of Lok Sabha Manohar Joshi passed away, he was also the former Chief Minister of which state? – Maharashtra
