#Environment_Current #PT2020

Barn Owls (Tyto alba)

-It is the most widespread landbird species in the world, occurring in every continent except Antarctica.
-They are widespread in the Indian Subcontinent.

IUCN status- Least Concern.

News
The Lakshadweep Administration began the ‘Pilot project on Biological Control of Rodents by Using Barn Owls

#PT2020 #security

Kavkaz-2020 Exercise

- It is a strategic tri-service exercise.
- also called Caucasus-2020.
- organised by Russian Army (every 4 years).
- Participants
Member countries of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and Central Asia.

News
Recently, India has withdrawn its participation from Kavkaz 2020, citing Covid-19 as the official reason