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 […]
Month: September 2024
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.
V. Satish Kumar Takes Additional Charge as IOCL Chairman
V. Satish Kumar Takes Additional Charge as IOCL Chairman: V. Satish Kumar, the director (marketing) of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL), has assumed additional charge as the chairman, following the completion of Shrikant Madhav Vaidya’s tenure. Kumar, who has been with IOCL for 35 years, has held key positions across various regions and led significant […]
7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024
7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah 2024: The 7th Rashtriya Poshan Maah was launched today at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a significant step towards enhancing nutrition awareness and well-being across the nation.
Prime Minister Modi Releases Commemorative Stamp for 75 Years of Supreme Court
Prime Minister Modi Releases Commemorative Stamp for 75 Years of Supreme Court: Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a commemorative postage stamp celebrating 75 years of the Supreme Court of India during the inaugural session of the District Judges Conference at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Preethi Pal Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Two Paralympic Medals In Athletics
Preethi Pal Becomes First Indian Woman To Win Two Paralympic Medals In Athletics: At Paris Paralympics 2024, Indian Para Athlete Preethi Pal secured yet another medal for India, clinching a Bronze medal in the Women’s 200 meters – T35 Final. She won the medal with a personal best timing of 30.01 seconds.
