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Every year, on the first Saturday of September , International Vulture Awareness Day is observed to highlight the crucial role vultures play in ecosystems and to raise awareness of the threats they face. Vultures, often overlooked due to their association with death and decay, are in fact vital for maintaining ecological balance. Their rapid decline in many parts of the world has raised alarm about the cascading effects on the environment. Ecological Importance of Vultures Vultures are obligate scavengers, feeding almost exclusively on carrion (dead animals). This diet makes them essential in preventing the spread of diseases by efficiently cleaning up carcasses. Without vultures, decaying bodies of animals could linger in the environment, leading to the spread of harmful bacteria such as anthrax, rabies, and botulism, which are fatal to both wildlife and humans. Key ecological roles of vultures include: 1. Disease Regulation: Vultures act as nature’s sanitation workers. Their highly a

Cyclone Asna, a rare and scientifically intriguing tropical storm, formed under unusual circumstances in August 2024, showcasing the complex interplay of monsoon dynamics and environmental factors. Originating as a depression over land, the storm intensified into a cyclone over the Arabian Sea, making it the first such occurrence in the North Indian Ocean (NIO) region since 1981 and the first in the Arabian Sea since 1976. The cyclone's formation, driven by an atypical monsoon wind system, has sparked significant interest within the meteorological community due to its rarity and the unique conditions that led to its development. Picture Source: https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/cyclone-asna-forms-over-kutch/ The Formation of Cyclone Asna On August 29, 2024, a deep depression formed over Gujarat, India, following a period of excessive rainfall in the region. The depression, initially located 60 km northwest of Bhuj and 80 km northeast of Naliya, intensified as it moved west-southwe