New Lichen Species Allographa effusosoredica Discovered in Western Ghats

New Lichen Species Allographa effusosoredica Discovered in Western Ghats – Biodiversity Boost for India

New lichen species Allographa effusosoredica discovered in Western Ghats by Agharkar Research Institute, marking India’s first DNA-confirmed Allographa species. Learn key facts for UPSC, SSC, and government exams. New Lichen Species – Allographa effusosoredica Discovered in the Western Ghats Introduction In July 2025, a team of researchers from the MACS‑Agharkar Research Institute, Pune (under DST)…

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Maruti Chitampalli biography

Maruti Chitampalli Biography: Padma Shri Awardee, Aranya Rishi, Wildlife Crusader

Maruti Chitampalli biography of Padma Shri awardee and Aranya Rishi who transformed Indian wildlife conservation and Marathi literature. Learn his legacy for UPSC and PSC exams. Remembering “Aranya Rishi” Maruti Chitampalli Introduction: A Pillar of Nature and Letters On 18 June 2025, Padma Shri recipient Maruti Bhujangrao Chitampalli—affectionately known as “Aranya Rishi”—passed away at the…

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