Extreme Solar Storm Hits Earth: On May 11, 2024, Earth experienced its most significant solar storm in over two decades. The storm, triggered by multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun, stirred a global buzz due to its potent impact on communication networks, satellite functions, and power grids. It was also visible in the […]
Month: May 2024
Non-Market Economy Status
Non-Market Economy Status: Vietnam has been pushing the President United States of America to quickly change its “non-market economy” classification to “market economy” status. The United States of America designates a country as non-market economy based on several factors namely If the country’s currency is convertible; If wage rates are determined by free bargaining between […]
Hindon River : Report On Pollution
Hindon River : Report On Pollution The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently asked the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit an additional report on pollution of the Hindon River. Hindon River is a tributary of the Yamuna River and is primarily a rain-fed river. It originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in Saharanpur […]
Indian Agricultural Research Institute : New High-Yielding Wheat Seed Variety, HD 3386
Indian Agricultural Research Institute : New High-Yielding Wheat Seed Variety, HD 3386 The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) recently introduced a new high-yielding wheat seed variety, HD 3386. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) is India’s largest and foremost Institute in the field of research andhigher education, and training in agricultural science. It is situated in […]
Patronage Appointments And Ethics
Patronage Appointments And Ethics: Patronage appointments in the public sector raise several ethical issues that can affect the efficiency and accountability of the civil service. Patronage Appointments refers to the appointments that are made based on the recommendation or source (personal connections) of an influential person, political leader, public servant, etc. This has not only […]
Women Empowerment : Making India Viksit By 2047
Women Empowerment : Making India Viksit By 2047 A new government will soon be taking up the challenge of making India viksit by 2047. With women lagging behind on several parameters of well-being in the country today, empowering them economically lies at the heart of the challenge we face in transforming India into a developed […]
Sperm Whale : Study
Sperm Whale : Study Scientists have uncovered a fascinating aspect of sperm whale communication: their complex vocalizations resemble Morse code, hinting at a sophisticated “phonetic alphabet.” These whales, renowned for their social nature, use clicking sounds called codas to convey messages. Research on sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean revealed a rich communication system akin […]
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund: India has contributed $500,000 to the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming its commitment to global efforts against terrorism. This contribution supports UNOCT’s global programmes, mainly focusing on Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (CTTP). CFT strengthens member states capacity to understand terrorism risks, while CTTP assists in […]
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News The Supreme Court stayed the construction of four proposed dams inside Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district as the construction will not only negatively impact the wildlife and local community but also harm the ecosystem. It was established in 1988 to protect the local wildlife and biodiversity and […]
Sickle Cell Disease : Study
Sickle Cell Disease : Study A 12-year-old boy from USA, became the first person in the world with sickle cell disease to begin a commercially approved gene therapy that may cure the condition. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It is marked by flawed hemoglobin. Hemoglobinis the molecule in red blood cells […]
