Immunocontraception Project
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) launched a project for undertaking ‘immunocontraceptive measures’
It is used for population management of 4 species of wild animals namely Elephant, Wild boar, Monkeys and Blue Bull (Nilgai).
Some Information about Immunocontraception :
It is a birth control method that uses the body’s immune response to prevent pregnancy.
It is a technology that uses a female animal’s immune system to build a protein around the egg that prevents it from fertilizing.
The Pilot project will begin in Uttarakhand.
National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru
Former India captain Rahul Dravid has been appointed as the Head of Cricket at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru.
Operation Milap
Main motive of this operation is to rescue children. Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) formed under the ‘Milap’ develops information, rescues the trafficked or kidnapped children and arrests the kidnappers.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HIV virus destroys T-helper cell, a type of white blood cell in the immune system. A T cell is a type of lymphocyte which develops in the thymus gland and plays a central role in the immune response.
Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express
Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express, one of the most-awaited trains on the route announced in 2016, is set to be the first train to be operated by private players.
Nag missiles
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out 3 successful test firings of Nag missiles in one day (day & night) in Pokhran, Rajasthan.
It is in the final stage to be inducted in the Indian Army.Background: In 2018, the Defence Acquisition Council had approved the procurement of DRDO’s designed and developed NAG Missile System.
Coffee Table Book
UN-WFP (United Nation World Food Programme) towards food and nutrition security in India has been launched the book ‘Coffee Table’