Antlions: Researchers recently spotted a large-sized adult antlion, Palpares contrarius, that resembles a dragonfly for the first time in Tamil Nadu on the Madras Christian College (MCC) campus. Antlions are insects belonging to the order Neuroptera. They are classified in the family Myrmeliontidae. They are named for the predatory nature of the larvae, which commonly […]
Month: November 2024
Kyasanur Forest Disease : High Alert
Kyasanur Forest Disease : High Alert The Chikkamagaluru District health officials are on high alert to prevent Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, in the district. KFD, also referred to as Monkey Fever, is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease mostly found in southern India. The disease was first reported from the Kyasanur […]
Narsapur lace Craft : GI Tag
Narsapur lace Craft : GI Tag The famous Narasapuram lace craft has bagged the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Narsapur is situated on the bank of Godavari River in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that the women of the farming community of this region started creating highly attractive artefacts from colourful lace, […]
Methanol Poisoning : Six Tourists Lost Their Lives
Methanol Poisoning : Six Tourists Lost Their Lives Six tourists tragically lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning which has raised global alarm. Methanol Poisoning is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that arises when methanol, a type of alcohol widely used in industrial applications, is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the […]
Guru Tegh Bahadur : Martyrdom Day
Guru Tegh Bahadur : Martyrdom Day Guru Tegh Bahadur Martyrdom Day is observed every year on 24 November to honour the sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru. Guru Teg Bahadur’s name earlier was Teyag Mal and he was the ninth of ten Gurus of the Sikh religion. His father and the sixth Guru of Sikhs, […]
11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum
11th ASEAN Defence Ministers Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum: India’s Defence Minister addressed the 11th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) forum held in Vientiane, Lao PDR. He emphasised the role of Buddhist principles in resolving conflicts and celebrated a decade of India’s Act East policy (AEP). Key Highlights of the 11th ADMM Meeting-Plus: India highlighted the need […]
Access To Medicine Foundation : 2024 Index Report
Access To Medicine Foundation : 2024 Index Report The Access to Medicine Foundation released its 2024 Index Report, evaluating pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to enhance medicine access in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) despite ongoing challenges. Highlights of the Access to Medicine Index Report 2024: LMICs, despite being home to 80% of the global population, account […]
6th AITIGA Joint Committee Meetings
6th AITIGA Joint Committee Meetings: The 6th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee and related meetings were held in New Delhi. It marked a crucial phase in reviewing the AITIGA to enhance trade relations between India and ASEAN nations India had sought a review of the AITIGA, originally implemented in 2010, citing disproportionate […]
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue
Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue: The Prime Minister of India announced the ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue’ (VBYLD) to be held in January in Delhi, coinciding with Swami Vivekananda’s 162nd birth anniversary, and highlighted the National Cadet Corps (NCC) role in youth development. VBYLD aims to engage young minds from across India with no political […]
Urban Civic Bodies
Urban Civic Bodies: A recent RBI report highlights challenges in municipal corporations’ revenue generation, heavy dependence on government transfers, and insufficient capacity to meet urban development demands.
