Emblica Chakrabartyi : New Plant Species Scientists have reported the discovery of a new plant species Emblica chakrabartyi from Adichilthotti within the Edamalayar forest range of Kerala. Emblica chakrabartyi species belonging to the gooseberry (Phyllanthaceae) family has been named after Tapas Chakrabarty, former scientist at the Botanical Survey of India, for his contribution to the […]
Day: May 23, 2024
Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) Scheme : Report
Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) Scheme : Report Public wifi hotspots under the Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme are nearing the 2-lakh mark in the country. PM-WANI Scheme was launched by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) in December 2020 to provide affordable and high-speed internet connectivity to the public in […]
X-Chromosome : Recent Study
X-Chromosome : Recent Study Scientists have found a molecular link between altered X-chromosome inactivation and autoimmune diseases. X-Chromosome is one of the two sex chromosomes in humans (the other is the Y chromosome). There are 23 pairs of chromosomes in the human body. This includes 22 pairs of autosomal or somatic chromosomes that are common […]
International Criminal Court : Seeking Arrest Warrants
International Criminal Court : Seeking Arrest Warrants The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) prosecutor is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and three Hamas leaders for war crimes. International Criminal Court (ICC) is a permanent judicial body established by the Rome Statute (1998) to investigate, prosecute and try individuals […]
