Phrynarachne Decipiens: Zoologists in Assam have added a species of spider Phrynarachne decipiens whose web mimics a bird’s excrement to India’s list of arachnids. Phrynarachne decipiens is better known as the bird dung or bird-dropping crab spider. It was known to be distributed in Malaysia and Indonesia’s Java and Sumatra. It has been recorded for […]
Month: September 2024
Preservation Of Indigenous Cattle Breeds
Preservation Of Indigenous Cattle Breeds: The National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) is working on a number of initiatives for preservation and sustainable development of the livestock sector. NIAB is using Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) data and genotyping technology to establish molecular signatures for registered cattle breeds. Molecular signatures help in accurately identifying and maintaining […]
Solar Magnetic Field Research : Study
Solar Magnetic Field Research: Astronomers at the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new way to study the Sun’s magnetic field by studying the magnetic field at different layers of the solar atmosphere. The astronomers have done this using data from IIA’s Kodaikanal Tower Tunnel Telescope. The study focused on an active sunspot […]
Zyklon B
Zyklon B: On 3rd September 1941, Nazis first used Zyklon B to kill Jews at the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Auschwitz was a Nazi Germany concentration camp in which almost one million Jews were systematically murdered. Jews were starved, worked to death and killed in the complex of gas chambers using toxic gasses like […]
Sumit Antil’s Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics
Sumit Antil’s Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympics: Sumit Antil etched his name in the annals of Indian sports history at the Paris 2024 Paralympics. The 26-year-old para-athlete not only claimed the gold medal in the men’s javelin throw F64 class but also became the first Indian male para-athlete.
Brindavan Gram Scheme and Gita Bhavan Project
Brindavan Gram Scheme and Gita Bhavan Project: he Madhya Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, has approved a groundbreaking scheme named ‘Brindavan Gram’. This initiative, formally announced on Janmashtami (August 26), aims to transform selected gram panchayats into model villages, focusing on cow protection and rural development.
L’Oreal Paris Announces Alia Bhatt as New Global Brand Ambassador
L’Oreal Paris Announces Alia Bhatt as New Global Brand Ambassador: French cosmetics giant L’Oreal Paris has made a significant announcement, revealing that it has signed Alia Bhatt, one of Bollywood’s most prominent actresses, as its newest global brand ambassador.
Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas
Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas: Under the National One Health Mission (NOHM), a comprehensive mock drill named “Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas” (Virus War Exercise) was held in Ajmer district, Rajasthan, from August 27 to August 31, 2024. This exercise aimed to assess the pandemic preparedness of the National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT), which includes experts from human […]
India and UNESCO to Co-Organize 2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable in Paris
India and UNESCO to Co-Organize 2024 Chief Science Advisers Roundtable in Paris: The 2024 Chief Science Advisers’ Roundtable (CSAR) is scheduled for September 6, 2024, at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris. This event is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and UNESCO’s Natural Sciences Sector.
President Murmu Approves Constitution of 23rd Law Commission
President Murmu Approves Constitution of 23rd Law Commission: President Droupadi Murmu has approved the formation of the 23rd Law Commission of India for a three-year term, effective from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2027. This commission will consist of a full-time chairperson, four members, and additional ex-officio and part-time members.
