Eastern Imperial Eagle : Spotted A rare imperial eagle, scientifically known as Aquila heliaca, was recently spotted from the kole fields, Kerala. Eastern Imperial Eagle is a large, graceful bird of prey that breeds in southeastern Europe and extensively through West and Central Asia. Scientific Name: Aquila heliaca Like all eagles, the Eastern imperial eagle […]
Month: November 2024
Global Soil Conference 2024 And Soil In India
Global Soil Conference 2024 And Soil In India: The Global Soil Conference (GSC) 2024 was held in New Delhi, highlighting the importance of soil health for food security, climate change mitigation, and ecosystem services. The GSC 2024, organised by the Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS) in collaboration with the International Union of Soil Sciences […]
2nd India-CARICOM Summit
2nd India-CARICOM Summit: The Prime Minister of India chaired the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit in Georgetown, Guyana, alongside the Prime Minister of Grenada, the current CARICOM Chair. The first India-CARICOM Summit was held in 2019 in New York. Key Highlights of the 2nd India-CARICOM Summit: India’s Prime Minister proposed seven key pillars to strengthen ties between […]
Andhra Pradesh reversed its longstanding two-child policy
Andhra Pradesh reversed its longstanding two-child policy: Andhra Pradesh reversed its longstanding two-child policy, which had been in place for nearly three decades and prohibited individuals with more than two children from contesting local body elections to control population growth.The government argued that the state was facing the challenges of a rapidly aging population and […]
GQ-RCP Platform
GQ-RCP Platform: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a new technology for early and accurate detection of HIV.The newly developed GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism (GQ-RCP) platform, adapted from SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics, highlights the innovative capabilities of Indian research […]
Cayirhan Coal Mine
Cayirhan Coal Mine: Nearly 500 miners have locked themselves in the Cayirhan coal mine near Ankara, Turkiye, protesting the privatization of the mine and associated thermal power plantSituated on the outskirts of Ankara, in Ankara Province, Turkiye. Grade of Coal: Produces lignite, a low-grade coal primarily used for power generation.
Centrifugal Process & Uranium Enrichment
Centrifugal Process & Uranium Enrichment: Iran announced plans to launch advanced centrifuges in response to a censure resolution by the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), escalating tensions over its nuclear program. Centrifuges spin uranium gas at high speeds to enrich uranium by increasing the concentration of the fissile isotope U-235.
Ashtamudi Lake
Ashtamudi Lake: Kerala’s Ashtamudi Lake, a Ramsar site, faces ecological threats from pollution and habitat degradation, with recent fish deaths from algal blooms endangering biodiversity and local livelihoods.It is Situated in Kollam district, Kerala; named for its eight interconnected arms (“Ashtamudi”).
Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax
Andhra Pradesh Government Abolishes Garbage Tax: The Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly has approved a bill on November 21, 2024, to abolish the garbage tax introduced by the previous YSRCP government. The decision, championed by Municipal Administration Minister P. Narayana, aims to alleviate financial pressure on citizens and investigate alleged contractor benefits linked to the tax.
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches VISION Portal to Empower Underprivileged Youth
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches VISION Portal to Empower Underprivileged Youth: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the VISION Portal (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network) on 21 November 2024 in New Delhi. Developed by the Utsav Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Gurugram, the portal aims to uplift underprivileged youth through education, […]
