Pilibhit Tiger Reserve: Poachers recently killed two chitals in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) and fled after stealing a rifle from a forest guard. Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR) is located in Pilibhit District, Lakhimpur Kheri District and Bahraich District of Uttar Pradesh. It lies along the India-Nepal border in the foothills of the Himalayas and […]
Day: September 2, 2024
Musi River : In News
Musi River : In News The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) recently issued an urgent advisory for citizens to remain indoors as heavy rains continue to lash the city, causing the Musi River to rise significantly. Musi River is a river that flows through the southern Indian state of Telangana. It is a tributary of […]
United Nations Security Council : In News
United Nations Security Council : In News India should get its ‘rightful place’ as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), according to ex-Singaporean diplomat Kishore Mahbubani, a former president of the top UN body. United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is one of the five principal organizations of the United Nations (UN). […]
Uri-I Hydroelectric Project
Uri-I Hydroelectric Project: The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has deferred the proposal for the grant of Environmental Clearance (EC) to the Stage-II of the Uri-I Hydroelectric Project. Uri-I Hydroelectric Project is an operating hydroelectric power plant located in the Jhelum River of Uri town in […]
Zombie fungus
Zombie fungus: Wildlife researcher Chris Ketola shared a video which shows a tarantula infected by a zombie fungus. Zombie fungus or Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, drains its host entirely of nutrients. It also fills the host body with spores, allowing the fungus to reproduce. It seizes control of the mind and motor functions of its host before […]
Samudra : Launched
Samudra Pratap: Launched The first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), ‘Samudra Pratap’ was launched in Goa. Samudra Pratap vessel will help to check the oil spillage on the country’s sea coast. The ship was launched and named as ‘Samudra Pratap’. It is built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for […]
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024
Ramon Magsaysay Award 2024: Japanese anime director Hayao Miyazaki was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award, popularly known as Asia’s Nobel Prize. Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asia’s premier prize and highest honor, celebrates greatness of spirit and transformative leadership in Asia. The Awardees, annually selected by the RMAF board of trustees, are presented with a certificate […]
Repairability Index For Mobile And Electronic Sectors
Repairability Index For Mobile And Electronic Sectors: The Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution hosted a National Workshop on the Right to Repair Framework for the Mobile and Electronic Sectors. It discussed the launch of a “Repairability Index” for mobile phones and electronic products to help […]
Launch Of Tanager-1
Launch Of Tanager-1: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Tanager-1 satellite to detect major emitters of carbon dioxide and methane. Tanager-1 will use imaging spectrometer technology to measure wavelengths of light that are reflected by Earth’s surface. Methane and Carbon dioxide absorb different wavelengths of light, leaving spectral “fingerprints” that the imaging […]
Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver In Men’s Discus Throw F56
Yogesh Kathuniya Wins Silver In Men’s Discus Throw F56: India’s Yogesh Kathuniya won the silver medal in the men’s discus throw F56 event at the Paris 2024 Paralympics on September 2. The 27-year-old Indian para-athlete secured the medal with his season-best throw of 42.22m in the final.
