Phonotaxis
WHAT IS IT? | The Hindu
- The movement by an animal in response to a sound that has mostly been observed among crickets, moths, frogs, toads, and a few other creatures.
- Positive phonotaxis – Females attracted to the sounds made by the males.
- Negative phonotaxis – Serves to repel or warn when the sound of a predator nearby signals
- Crickets have been found to steer themselves away from low-intensity ultrasound typically associated with bats (which use it for echolocation).
Jivitputrika festival
22 people drown during Jivitputrika festival in Bihar.
- A Hindu fasting ritual observed by mothers for the well-being and longevity of their children.
- Observed in states of Bihar, Jharkhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh
Puraquequara Lake
Amazon drought strands floating Brazilian village on lake turned into mud.
- Location – Amazonas, Brazil
Justice V.S. Malimath Committee
Supreme Court highlighted the need for a “consistent and dependable code of investigation” to prevent lapses in police probes leading to the guilty getting acquitted on technical grounds.
- Formed in 2003.
- Purpose of the committee – To bring reforms in the criminal justice system.
Gothic Architecture
St. Peter’s Church (Royapuram, Chennai) | The Hindu Article
- European style of architecture has its roots in France and England.
- Features – Pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses.
- Indo-Gothic style of architecture – Madras High Court, Victoria Memorial, The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (previously Victoria Terminus) etc.