Facebook via WWF India: The Ganges river dolphin became the world’s first protected species when the emperor Ashoka gave it special status during his reign.
The Ganges river dolphin became the first protected species of the world. Facebook
General Knowledge
BBC: How the world’s oceans could be running out of fish
As excessive fishing continues to deplete the fish population of the ocean, they face a risk of extinction. BBC
National Geographic: New Planets Found in Star Cluster—Would Have Dazzling Nights
A new planet was discovered amidst cluster of stars. NationalGeographic
National Geographic: Jesus May Have Had a Wife, Ancient Text Suggests
Piece of papyrus reveals that Jesus Christ may have been married. NationalGeographic
Yahoo: New, Colorful Monkey Species Discovered
Colourful monkey species have been discovered in Congo. Yahoo
Deccan Herald: Heritage to be part of CBSE school curriculum
Elective subject ‘Knowledge Traditions and Practices’ has been introduced by CBSE on a trial basis for Classes XI and XII. DeccanHerald
TOI: 30th birthday for emoticon, but the creator is :-(
Emoticon turned 30, created by Professor Scott Fahlman, of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh TOI
TOI: PSLV-C21 fires Isro to historic 100 With Minor Flaw, Places Two Sats In Orbit
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-C21) has put two foreign satellites in Earth’s orbit. TOI
BBC: Big Ben: Clock Tower renamed Elizabeth Tower for Jubilee
In the honour of Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, London’s Big Ben has been officially renamed as Elizabeth Tower. Watch the video for a glimpse of the tower’s inner side. BBC
Yahoo: 9 Brilliant Inventions Made by Mistake
Penicillin, post-its, plastic and much more…Inventions made accidentally! Yahoo