UAE Launches 10-Year Blue Residency Visa For Environmentalists: The Blue Residency card in 2023 was a big step for the United Arab Emirates to show its dedication to protecting the environment. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, the Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, announced this new visa program that gives people who have made outstanding efforts […]
Month: May 2024
Red Colobus Monkeys
Red Colobus Monkeys: A recent study suggests that Red Colobus Monkeys, a rare and endangered population of monkeys found in various regions of Africa are facing threats to their survival and are at risk of becoming extinct. These monkeys act as “indicator species,” meaning their presence and well-being reflect the overall health of the forest […]
Pine Needle Power Projects
Pine Needle Power Projects: Uttarakhand’s innovative pine needle power projects, aimed at mitigating forest fires and generating electricity, have fallen short of expectations. Despite the vast potential, technological and practical challenges have hindered their success. In 2021, the Uttarakhand State government under bio-energy projects announced a scheme to establish power projects that would use pine […]
Regional Economic Outlook For Asia And Pacific Report April 2024 : IMF Report
Regional Economic Outlook For Asia And Pacific Report April 2024 : IMF Report The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released its Regional Economic Outlook for Asia And Pacific Report April 2024, which stated that India was the source of repeated positive growth surprises, supported by resilient domestic demand. Also, Public Investment is a significant factor […]
Amplifying The Global Value Of Earth Observation : Report
Amplifying The Global Value Of Earth Observation : Report A new report titled “Amplifying the Global Value of Earth Observation” by the World Economic Forum has shed light on the immense potential of Earth Observation (EO) data to drive economic growth and sustainability worldwide. Highlights of the Report: Economic Impact of EO Data could generate […]
Synchrotron : Circular Particle Accelerator
Synchrotron : Circular Particle Accelerator China’s latest scientific milestone, the High Energy Photon Source (HEPS), set to be the first fourth-generation synchrotron light source in Asia, will begin operations by the end of this year. A synchrotron is a type of circular particle accelerator, where particles move in a loop. It works by accelerating charged […]
Ambaji White Marble : GI Tag
Ambaji White Marble : GI Tag Marble mined in Gujarat’s Ambaji has recently been awarded the Geographical Indication, or GI tag, by the Central Government. Ambaji White Marble is a type of marble known for its stunning white appearance and unique natural patterns. It is named after the town of Ambaji in the state of […]
Digital Arrest : Report
Digital Arrest : Report Following increasing reports of “digital arrests” by cybercriminals the central government has collaborated with Microsoft to block more than 1,000 Skype IDs used for online intimidation, blackmail, and extortion. Digital Arrest is a new and innovative tactic employed by cybercriminals to defraud gullible victims and extort money. The modus operandi in […]
PREFIRE Polar Mission : NASA
PREFIRE Polar Mission : NASA A NASA PREFIRE polar mission is set to be launched from New Zealand on May 22. The Polar Radiant Energy in the Far-InfraRed Experiment (PREFIRE) polar mission consists of twin satellites, each carrying one instrument and measuring the poles about six hours apart. The objective of the mission is to […]
Swachhata Pakhwada
Swachhata Pakhwada: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) has taken a significant step towards promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability with the launch of Swachhata Pakhwada and it will run from 16th May to 31st May 2024. Swachhata Pakhwada is an initiative launched in April, 2016 under the Swachh Bharat Mission. It was […]
