Parengyodontium album : Marine Fungus A marine fungus called Parengyodontium album has been discovered to break down plastic polyethene (PE) in the ocean. Parengyodontium album is a marine fungus that can break down plastic polyethene (PE), the most common plastic in the ocean. It was discovered by Marine microbiologists from the Royal Netherlands Institute for […]
Month: June 2024
World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan
World’s Largest Grain Storage Plan: The National Level Coordination Committee (NLCC) for the world’s largest grain storage plan held its first meeting in Delhi. The plan aims to transform Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) into Multi-Service Societies. The pilot project, implemented in 11 states, focuses on creating agricultural infrastructure at the PACS level, including warehouses […]
World Summit On The Information Society
World Summit On The Information Society: India played a significant role in the ITU’s WSIS+20 Forum High-Level Event and the ‘AI for Good’ Global Summit. During these events, India showcased its leadership in drafting global standards for responsible and trustworthy AI. The WSIS+20 Forum commemorates 20 years of progress since the World Summit on the […]
Preston Curve : Study
Preston Curve : Study The Preston curve refers to the empirical relationship between life expectancy and per capita income in a country, proposed by American sociologist Samuel H. Preston in 1975. The curve shows that people in richer countries generally have longer life spans compared to those in poorer countries, likely due to better access […]
Breeding And Nurturing Of Striped Hyenas And Asiatic Wild Dogs : Indira Gandhi Zoological Park
Breeding And Nurturing Of Striped Hyenas And Asiatic Wild Dogs : Indira Gandhi Zoological Park The Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) in Visakhapatnam has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation in India, particularly in the successful breeding and nurturing of Striped hyenas and Asiatic wild dogs (Dhole). Indira Gandhi Zoological Park (IGZP) is an […]
KASA : South Korea’s Space Agency
KASA : South Korea’s Space Agency South Korea has officially launched its space agency, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), to lead policy and industrial development in its aerospace sector. South Korea has officially launched its space agency, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA), to lead policy and industrial development in its aerospace sector. The establishment was […]
Om Birla Becomes First Lok Sabha Speaker In 20 Years To Be Re-elected As MP
Om Birla Becomes First Lok Sabha Speaker In 20 Years To Be Re-elected As MP: Om Birla, the incumbent Lok Sabha Speaker, has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the Kota parliamentary seat on June 4, 2024. With a resounding margin of 41,139 votes, Birla has become the first presiding officer in 20 years to […]
Priyanka Jarkiholi : Lok Sabha 2024 Election
Priyanka Jarkiholi : Lok Sabha 2024 Election Priyanka Jarkiholi, running for the Congress party, beat Annasaheb Jolle, the sitting MP for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), in the Chikkodi district, which was a big win for her. This win is important because the BJP won all but one of the seats in the Mumbai-Karnataka area. […]
India’s Third-Largest Export Market In The Fiscal Year 2023–24 : Netherland
India’s Third-Largest Export Market In The Fiscal Year 2023–24 : Netherland The Netherlands became India’s third-largest export market in the fiscal year 2023–24, after the US and the UAE. This was the case even though India’s total exports of goods fell by 3%, according to reports from the Commerce Ministry. This rise has been emphasized […]
Wheat Imports : After 6 Years Gap
Wheat Imports : After 6 Years Gap India, the world’s second-largest wheat producer, plans to begin wheat imports after a six-year gap to replenish depleted reserves and control rising prices, driven by three consecutive years of disappointing crops. New Delhi is expected to abandon a 40% tax on wheat imports this year paving the way […]
