Etikoppaka Dolls
Etikoppaka dolls showcased at President’s reception for Republic Day.
- A craft from Andhra Pradesh.
- Received Geographical Indication tag in 2017.
- Made from wood of Ankudu tree
- Process of Etikoppaka toy making is known as Tharini.
Lake Victoria
Researchers conducted a genetic survey of cyanobacteria in Lake Victoria’s Winam Gulf.
- 2nd largest freshwater lake in the world after Lake Superior in the US and the largest in Africa.
- Bordering countries – Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya.
Fentanyl
U.S. is considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports because fentanyl is being smuggled from China
- A powerful synthetic opioid, which is more potent than drugs like morphine
- Opioids – Drugs derived from or mimicking natural substances in opium poppy.
- Used for analgesic (pain relief) and anesthesia.
- Functioning – Activate an area of nerve cells in brain and body called opioid receptors that block pain signals between brain and body
PM SHRI Scheme
As per Ministry of Education (MoE), PM SHRI Schools witness around 76% rise in student enrolment in five states
- Nodal Ministry – MoE.
- Type – Centrally sponsored scheme
- Aim – To develop more than 14,500 PM SHRI Schools managed by Central Government/State/UT Government/local bodies.
- Funding pattern – 60:40 between Centre and State Governments and UTs with legislature (except J&K).
Nano Urea
As per a study, continued use of nano- urea could reduce yields of rice and wheat.
- Innovative agricultural input based on nanotechnology which provides nitrogen to plants.
- Contains 4% nitrogen.
- Has small size; more surface area and number of particles per unit area than conventional urea.