Quasar: Using the European Southern Observatory’s (ESO) Very Large Telescope (VLT), astronomers recently identified a quasar described as the “brightest of its kind” and the “most luminous object ever observed. A quasar is an extremely active and luminous type of Active Galactic Nucleus (AGN). An AGN isnothing more than a supermassive black hole that is […]
Month: August 2024
Northern bald ibis
Northern bald ibis: Biologist Johannes Fritz and the Waldrappteam increased the Central European northern bald ibis population from zero to nearly 300 since 2002, moving it from “critically endangered” to “endangered.” Northern Bald Ibis: Scientific Name: Geronticus eremita Conservation status: Endangered (formerly Critically Endangered) Once native to Central Europe until the 17th century, also found […]
Geoglyphs
Geoglyphs: The Maharashtra government recently declared 1,500 geoglyphs spread across 70 locations in a 210-square-kilometre area of the Ratnagiri district as a ‘protected monument’. A geoglyph refers to a design that is drawn on the earth. Geoglyphs are typically formed of durable elements of the landscape, such as stones, gravel, or earth. A geoglyph is […]
Mimetus spinatus And Mimetus parvulus : New Species Of Spiders
Mimetus spinatus And Mimetus parvulus : New Species Of Spiders The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently discovered two new species of spiders named Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus from the southern Western Ghats. Mimetus spinatus and Mimetus parvulus are two new species of spiders discovered in the southern Western Ghats, a biodiversity hotspot. Mimetus […]
Ten Years Of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana
Ten Years Of Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana: On August 28, 2024, the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) accomplished a decade, marking a significant milestone in financial inclusion. Accounts increased from 72 crore in March 2015 to 53.13 crore by August 2024. Deposits in PMJDY accounts surged from ₹15,670 crore (March 2015) to over ₹2.31 […]
SLIM Moon Mission
SLIM Moon Mission: Japan’s space agency, JAXA, has concluded operations of its Moon lander, the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), also known as the “Moon Sniper,” after losing communication with it. This operation was halted after the failure of multiple attempts to establish connection with the SLIM spacecraft. SLIM is a small-scale lunar lander […]
Skull For The Humanoid On The Gaganyaan Mission
Skull For The Humanoid On The Gaganyaan Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Thiruvananthapuram unit has finalised the design of the skull for the humanoid on the Gaganyaan mission. It weighs 800 grams and measures 200 mm x 220 mm. It is made from a high-strength aluminium alloy that can endure pressure and vibration. […]
Bharat Biotech Unveils Oral Cholera Vaccine Amid Global Shortage
Bharat Biotech Unveils Oral Cholera Vaccine Amid Global Shortage: Bharat Biotech International Ltd has launched Hillchol (BBV131), a novel single-strain oral cholera vaccine (OCV) developed under license from Hilleman Laboratories. This launch is critical as global demand for OCVs exceeds 100 million doses annually, and there has been a deficit of approximately 40 million doses […]
Bharti Airtel Announces Content Partnership With Apple
Bharti Airtel Announces Content Partnership with Apple: Bharti Airtel has unveiled a new content partnership with Apple, set to offer exclusive Apple Music and Apple TV+ deals to customers in India later this year. As part of this collaboration, Apple TV+ will be integrated into Airtel’s Xstream video-streaming service available through premium Wi-Fi and postpaid […]
Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana
‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana’: The Himachal Pradesh government has allocated Rs 53.21 crore annually to fund the ‘Mukhya Mantri Sukh Shiksha Yojana,’ aimed at supporting the education and well-being of children from vulnerable families.
