SNIPPETS 09 APRIL 2026

Sundarbans: It is world’s largest area of mangrove forests+ lies on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal spanning India (40%) and Bangladesh (60%)+ Protection: UNESCO World Heritage Site, Biosphere reserve under UNESCO man and biosphere program, and Ramsar site+ Rivers: Muriganga, Raimangal, Harinbhanga, Saptamukhi, Thakuran, Matla etc.

Supernova: the explosive death of a star — is always violent, blasting material into space while typically leaving behind a compact stellar remnant like a neutron star or black hole+ They are incredibly energetic and can outshine their entire host galaxies, making them visible across the universe+ But some supernovas involving the largest stars may be so immensely powerful they leave absolutely nothing behind.

ICAR (HQ: New Delhi): Origin: Established registered society under Societies Registration Act, 1860 as Imperial Council of Agricultural Research based Royal Commission on Agriculture report ( under Lord Linlithgow ) + under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare+ Ex-officio President : Union Minister of Agriculture+ Apex body for coordinating and guiding agricultural research and education (including horticulture, fisheries, animal sciences).