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
Social Studies
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
Daily Pioneer: Assamese freedom fighters to be in school syllabus
As per CBSE and NCERT, Assamese freedom fighters will soon be a part of the history curriculum in schools. DailyPioneer
DeccanHerald: CBSE introduces course in geospatial technology
CBSE has introduced a vocational course in Geospatial Technology for higher secondary. DeccanHerald
Discovery News: Brain Games
Brain games for kids. DicoveryNews
Discovery News: Antarctic Hot Springs Foster New Species
Hot springs of the Antarctic ocean are fostering the emergence of new species. DiscoveryNews