Landslides In Northeast India : Cyclone Remal The Cyclone Remal caused landslides in the northeastern region of India causing several casualties, highlighting the need for multi-hazard disaster resilience. While early warnings for cyclones have improved, landslides still remain a challenge. A landslide can be defined as the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or […]
Day: June 3, 2024
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes
Genetically Modified Mosquitoes: Djibouti, a nation in East Africa, is taking a bold step in the fight against malaria by deploying genetically modified (GM) mosquitoes. This pilot program, launched in May 2024, marks a significant moment in the battle against this deadly disease. GM mosquitoes are bred in a lab with two genes: a self-limiting […]
India’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Launched
India’s First 3D-Printed Rocket Launched: Chennai-based start-up Agnikul Cosmos has launched the world’s first rocket, Agnibaan Sub Orbital Technology Demonstrator (SOrTeD), powered by a fully 3D-printed engine. It aims to conduct a test flight to showcase the company’s internally developed technologies and gather important flight data. This has achieved several firsts for the Indian space […]
Maratha Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar : Birth Anniversary
Maratha Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar : Birth Anniversary On May 31, we celebrated the 300th birth anniversary of the Maratha queen Ahilya Bai Holkar — a great administrator and visionary with a spiritual inclination. “The reign of Ahilyabai, of Indore in central India, lasted for thirty years. This has become almost legendary as a period […]
Nelson Mandela Health Promotion Award 2024
Nelson Mandela Health Promotion Award 2024: The World Health Organization (WHO) has given the Nelson Mandela Award for Health Promotion for 2024 to the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru. NIMHANS is known as India’s top mental health center. This very important award was given at the 77th World Health […]
Global Organ Transplant Strategy : 77th World Health Assembly
Global Organ Transplant Strategy : 77th World Health Assembly The 77th World Health Assembly made news when it approved a draft resolution to make organ donations, including those using tissues and human cells, more available around the world. This project is aware of the differences in the number of transplants that are available and wants […]
