Transponder : For Fishermen At Sea The Central government has planned to install indigenously developed transponders on one lakh fishing vessels for a two-way communication and support system that enhances the safety and security of fishermen at sea. A transponder is a wireless communication, monitoring, or control device that picks up and automatically responds to […]
Month: November 2024
Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2024
Global Tuberculosis (TB) Report 2024: It is an annual report published by the World Health Organization (WHO). It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and of progress in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the disease at global, regional, and country levels. Highlights of the 2024 Report: It shows 8.2 million people […]
Markhor : Largest Wild Goat In The World
Markhor : Largest Wild Goat In The World The largest wild goat in the world, is battling for survival in Jammu and Kashmir and measures must to protect its habitat to increase its population. The markhor is a wild goat species indigenous to the mountainous regions of Central and South Asia. It is known for […]
Black Hole Triple System : Study
Black Hole Triple System : Study A new study says scientists have discovered a “black hole triple” in space for the first time. The system comprises a black hole at its centre, currently in the process of consuming a small star spiralling very close to it. There is also a second star, which appears to […]
Hydrogels : New Discovery
Hydrogels : New Discovery A new way discovered by a team of researchers at the Department of Chemical Sciences in Bose Institute to create hydrogels using tiny protein fragments of just five amino acids from the SARS-CoV-1 virus, could help improve targeted drug delivery & reduce side effects. Hydrogels is a three-dimensional network composed of […]
BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute
BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute: India’s first Biomanufacturing Institute, the “BRIC-National Agri-Food Bio-Manufacturing Institute” (BRIC-NABI), was inaugurated in Mohali. BRIC-NABI is formed by merging National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute (NABI) and the Center of Innovative and Applied Bioprocessing (CIAB), combining expertise in biotechnology and bioprocessing to scale up agri-tech innovations. It aims to boost India’s agri-food sector […]
Ballon d’Or Award 2024
Ballon d’Or Award 2024: Spanish footballers Rodri and Aitana Bonmatí won the Ballon d’Or awards 2024 for the best male and female football players, respectively. Manchester City’s Rodri won his first Ballon d’Or, becoming the first Spanish player since 1960 to claim the men’s award. While FC Barcelona’s Aitana Bonmatí retained her Ballon d’Or title […]
16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties : Highlights
16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties : Highlights The 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP-16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) was held in Cali, Colombia, where 190 countries discussed measures to achieve global biodiversity goals, including the ambitious 30-by-30 target. The COP-16 aims to finalize mechanisms for implementing […]
Tumaini Festival
Tumaini Festival: The Tumaini Festival, an annual event held since 2014 at Malawi’s Dzaleka Refugee Camp, celebrates the resilience and culture of refugees through music, art, and crafts. Tumaini Festival founded in 2014, by Menes La Plume, a Congolese poet. Purpose is to create a unique platform for cultural exchange, showcasing resilience through music, art, […]
India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term
India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term: India and France have been elected as President and Co-President of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) for a two-year term from 2024 to 2026. India was the sole candidate for the presidency, while France won […]
