Indian Crested Porcupine (Hystrix indica)
The Indian Crested Porcupine is a nocturnal mammal in southern Asia and the Middle East. It has long, thin quills on its head and back, which it raises when threatened. Moreover, it can adapt well to various environments, including rocky hillsides and sandy deserts.
During the day, the Indian Crested Porcupine stays in its burrow. Then, it ventures out at night to forage. The porcupine feeds on roots, fruits, and crops. It also gathers bones to supplement its diet with essential minerals.
A study on Indian Crested Porcupine's quills reveals the development of antibacterial keratin microparticles1. These microparticles enhance pharmacological action against harmful bacteria, like Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus, showing up to a 55% improvement when coated with lipids from the same quills. This groundbreaking study demonstrates potential use in clinical applications.
FAMOUS QUOTES BY INDIAN ARMY
1. "Either I will come back after hoisting the tricolor, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure.”
2. “What is a lifetime adventure for you is a daily routine for us.”
- Ladakh Leh highway sign board...
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3. “If death strikes, before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill death.” – Capt. Manoj Kumar Pandey, Param Veer Chakra 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
4. “Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it, it flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.”
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5. “To find us, you must be good, to catch us you must be fast, but to beat us…………you must be kidding.”
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6. “May God have mercy on our enemies, because we won’t.”
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7. “We live by chance, we love by choice, we kill by profession.” – Officers Training Academy, Chennai
"हमारा जीना हमारा संयोग है,
8. “If a man says he’s not afraid of dying, he’s either lying, or he’s a Gorkha.” –
Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
9. “It is God’s duty to forgive the terrorists, but it’s our duty to convene a meeting between the two.”
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10. “I regret I have but one life to give for my country.”
- Officer Prem Ramchandani
