Miyawaki Method : In News The Chhattisgarh Forest Department recently organised a Van Mahotsav programme in the Manendragarh-Chirmiri-Bharatpur (MCB) district by planting saplings using the Miyawaki method. Miyawaki Method is a method of afforestation developed by the Japanese botanist and plant ecology expert Professor Akira Miyawaki. It involves planting two to four types of indigenous […]
Day: August 21, 2024
Parvovirus B19 : Concern
Parvovirus B19 : Concern The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a health advisory due to concerns about the rise in cases of parvovirus B19. Parvovirus B19 is a highly contagious and common illness, particularly in those with weakened immune systems. It is commonly known as the “slapped cheek” illness due […]
Self-Regulatory Organisations : RBI
Self-Regulatory Organisations : RBI The Reserve Bank of India recently issued a framework to recognise self-regulatory organisations in the financial markets. Self-Regulatory Organizations (SROs) is generally a non-governmental entity created by members of a particular industry or sector to help govern the companies in that industry. An SRO sets and enforces rules and standards relating […]
Death Of Leonard Hayflick: Related Study
Death Of Leonard Hayflick: Related Study Biomedical researcher Leonard Hayflick, who discovered that normal somatic cells can divide (and thus reproduce) only a certain number of times, died recently. Hayflick limit refers to the maximum number of times a cell can divide. It’s named after scientist Leonard Hayflick, who discovered this phenomenon. The limit plays […]
Airtel Payments Bank Enhances Security with AI-Powered Face Match
Airtel Payments Bank Enhances Security with AI-Powered Face Match: Airtel Payments Bank has introduced a new security feature called Face Match, leveraging AI to enhance account protection. This advanced tool uses machine learning algorithms to detect potential threats and prompts facial recognition verification when needed.
Sinner and Sabalenka Claim Cincinnati Open Titles
Sinner and Sabalenka Claim Cincinnati Open Titles: Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and women’s No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka each secured their first Cincinnati Open titles with straight-set victories. Sabalenka defeated Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-5, while Sinner overcame Frances Tiafoe 7-6 (4), 6-2.
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: The First Private Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: The First Private Spacewalk: SpaceX’s upcoming Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history as the first private spacewalk. Scheduled for launch on August 26, 2024, at 3:38 a.m. EDT (0738 GMT), this five-day expedition will be led by American billionaire Jared Isaacman, who previously chartered the Inspiration4 mission in 2021
Relocation Of The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024
Relocation Of The Women’s T20 World Cup 2024: The ICC has announced the relocation of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2024 from Bangladesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) due to significant safety concerns. The event, originally set to be hosted in Bangladesh, will now take place from October 3 to 20 in Dubai and […]
M Suresh Appointed as Interim Chairman of Airports Authority of India
M Suresh Appointed as Interim Chairman of Airports Authority of India: M Suresh has been appointed as the interim Chairman of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). This appointment, effective Tuesday, marks a crucial transition in the leadership of one of India’s most important aviation bodies.
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ranked Top Central Banker for 2nd Year
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das Ranked Top Central Banker for 2nd Year: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das has been recognized as the top central banker globally for the second straight year by the US-based Global Finance magazine. He was awarded an ‘A+’ grade in the prestigious Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards 2024.
