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Banganapalle mangoes
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South Korea to get its first taste of A.P.’s Banganapalle
mangoes
● Banganapalle Benisha is a mango variety generally known as
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The King of Mangoes, named after Banganapalle.
● An unspoilt obliquely oval specimen presents an unblemished
golden yellow thin edible skin. These mangoes are large sized,
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weighing on an average 350-400 grams. The pulp is fibreless,
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firm and yellow with sweet taste.[3][4]
● Banaganapalle Mangoes received a geographical indication tag
in May 2017. Banaganapalle mangoes have been grown for
over 100 years in Andhra Pradesh
GI Tag
● A geographical indication (GI) is a name or sign used on
products which corresponds to a specific geographical location
or origin (e.g., a town, region, or country).● The use of a geographical indication, as an indication of the
product’s source, acts as a certification that the product
possesses certain qualities, is made according to traditional
methods, or enjoys a good reputation due to its geographical
origin
Some products with GI Tags
1. Kandhamal Haladi-Agricultural-Odisha
2. Kodaikanal Malai Poondu-Agricultural– Tamil Nadu
3. Pawndum-Handicraft-Mizoram
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4. Khola Chilli-Agricultural-Goa
5. Idu Mishmi Textile-Handicraft– Arunachal Pradesh
6.
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Dindigul Locks-Manufactured– Tamil Nadu
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Pangolins: World’s most trafficked mammal.
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Wildlife forensics helps cause of pangolins
Issue
1. Pangolins are world’s most trafficked mammal
2. The primary demand for its scales in the making of traditional
East Asian medicines has led to an estimated illegal trade
worth $2.5 billion every year.
3. between 2000 and 2019, an estimate of about 8,95,000
pangolins was trafficked globally, which mainly involved Asian
and African pangolinsDetails about Pangolins
1. Indian pangolins are endangered and the Chinese pangolins
are critically endangered
2. Pangolin is only scaly mammal on the planet. According to
Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
(CITES), it is also the most illegally traded vertebrate within its
class (Mammalia).
3. Of the eight species of pangolin worldwide, two are found in
India. They are Chinese pangolin, mostly found in northeast
India and Indian pangolin.
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Protection Status:
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● Chinese pangolin has been listed as “critically endangered” by
UN affiliated International Union for Conservation of Nature’s
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(IUCN) Red List.
● Indian pangolin has been listed as “endangered” in IUCN Red
List. It is also a Schedule I category protected animal, under the
Wildlife Protection Act (1972)
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Dogecoin Cryptocurrency
SpaceX accepts dogecoin as
payment to launch lunar
mission in 2022Details
1. It is a cryptocurrency created by software engineers Billy
Markus and Jackson Palmer, who decided to create a payment
system that is instant, fun, and free from traditional banking
fees.
2. Dogecoin features the face of the Shiba Inu dog from the
“Doge” meme as its logo and namesake.
3. It was introduced on December 6, 2013, and quickly developed
its own online community, reaching a high market capitalization
value
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Use and exchanges IA
1. Dogecoin is an altcoin with many users. Mainstream
commercial applications of the currency have gained traction
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on internet, such as a tipping system, in which social media
users tip others for providing interesting or noteworthy content
2. It is also used in sell house, poker industry
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Other Developments
1. On May 9th, 2021 the Geometric Energy Corporation
announced the DOGE-1 Mission to the Moon. This marked the
first-ever commercial lunar payload in history paid entirely with
Dogecoin.
2. In addition, it was chosen as the unit of account for all lunar
business between Space Exploration Technologies Corp.
(SpaceX) and Geometric Energy Corporation. This set a
precedent for future missions to both the Moon and MarsIssues/Concern
Cryptocurrencies can be highly volatile and may crash as fast as they
rise. This is because they do not have any intrinsic value such as land or
gold. Further, they are also susceptible to manipulation by small groups
who often hold large numbers of virtual currency in circulation
Source: (The Hindu)
Mucormycosis
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Diabetologist cautions against
fungus
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● It is a serious infection. It is caused by a group of moulds
known as mucormycetes present naturally in the environment.
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● It mainly affects people who are on medication for health
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problems that reduces their ability to fight environmental
pathogens.
● Sinuses or lungs of such individuals get affected after they
inhale fungal spores from the air. Usually, mucormycetes does
not pose a major threat to those with a healthy immune system.
What happens when one contracts
it?● Warning signs include pain and redness around the eyes or
nose, with fever, headache, coughing, shortness of breath,
bloody vomits, and altered mental status.
Symptoms
● Sinusitis — nasal blockade or congestion, nasal discharge
(blackish/bloody);
● Local pain on the cheek bone, one-sided facial pain,
numbness or swelling;
● Blackish discoloration over bridge of nose/palate;
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● Loosening of teeth, jaw involvement;
● Blurred or double vision with pain;
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● Thrombosis, necrosis, skin lesion;
● Chest pain, pleural effusion, worsening of respiratory
symptoms.
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Prevention
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● It is a rare disease, however, some groups of people are more
vulnerable than others.
● What predisposes patients is uncontrolled diabetes mellitus,
immunosuppression by steroids, prolonged ICU stay, and
comorbidities — post transplant/malignancy, voriconazole
therapy.
● It is advised to use masks if you are visiting dusty construction
sites. Wear shoes, long trousers, long-sleeved shirts and
gloves while handling soil (gardening), moss or manure.
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