Energy Trilemma
Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas highlighted the energy trilemma faced by India
- Consists of 3 often conflicting challenges related to energy
- Trilemma comprises –
- Energy Security – Capacity to meet present and future energy demand reliably through robust supply chains.
- Affordability – Equitable access to energy.
- Sustainability – Transitioning towards mitigating environmental impact of energy use and climate change impacts.
Naga King Chilli
Seiyhama village in Nagaland celebrated the Naga king chili festival
- One of the world’s hottest chillies, certified by Guinness World Records in 2006 for its intense heat
- Also referred as – Raja Mircha, Bhoot Jolokia and Ghost pepper.
- Received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2008.
- Cultivated in the states of Nagaland, Assam, Manipur
Kleptoparasitism
Some recent reports have highlighted that Kleptoparasitism among birds are helping spread the avian influenza.
- Also known as – Cleptoparasitism
- A form of feeding where one animal takes prey from another that has caught, killed, or otherwise prepared, including stored food.
- E.g., Sperm Whales, Western Gulls, Hyenas etc.
Coelacanths
A recent study of fossils from Australia revealed the role of tectonic activity as the reason for evolution of Coelacanths.
- Deep-sea fish that live off the coasts of southern Africa and Indonesia.
- Evolutionary unique lobe finned fish (having robust bones in their fins similar to bones in our arms).
- More closely related to tetrapods (animals with backbones and 4 limbs like frogs) than to most other fishes.
Karma Festival
Karma festival is celebrated in Jharkhand and other states of India.
- A harvest festival popular among Munda, Ho, Oraon, Baiga, Kharia, and Santhal people.
- Celebrated on 11th day of lunar fortnight in month of Bhado/ Bhadra (August-September in Gregorian calendar).
- Karam tree, symbolising fertility and prosperity, is worshipped during festival.