Bromalites: New research using fossilized feces and vomit, known as bromalites, highlights how dinosaurs rose to dominance during the Triassic Period. Bromalites are fossil traces of organisms, consisting of material from their digestive system. They are the group of ichnofossils that record the consumption, processing, and elimination of material through digestive systems. Each main stage […]
Month: December 2024
WOH G64 Star
WOH G64 Star: For the first time, scientists have succeeded in taking a zoomed-in picture of the WOH G64 star which is located in another galaxy. WOH G64 Star is the massive star that has been imaged with remarkable sharpness by the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope Interferometer (ESO’s VLTI). It dwells in the […]
Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme
Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme: The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $98 million loan to improve horticulture crop farmers’ access to certified disease-free planting materials which aligns with India’s Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme. Atmanirbhar Clean Plant Programme is designed to address critical issues in horticulture by providing access to high-quality, […]
Exercise AGNI WARRIOR
Exercise AGNI WARRIOR: The 13th edition of Exercise AGNI WARRIOR (XAW-2024) concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra). Exercise AGNI WARRIOR is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and Singapore Armed Forces. It witnessed participation by the Singapore Armed Forces contingent comprising personnel from the Singapore Artillery and the Indian Army contingent personnel […]
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale.
Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale: The Union Government has allocated Rs 3,295 crore for the development of 40 tourism projects across 23 states under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) – Development of Iconic Tourist Centres to Global Scale.While SASCI […]
Surge in the deletion of workers from job cards
Surge in the deletion of workers from job cards: The recent surge in the deletion of workers from job cards under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA) has raised serious concerns about the right to work and transparency in implementation.In 2022-23 alone, over 5.53 crore workers were removed, marking a 247% […]
Miniature Paintings
Miniature Paintings: New Delhi exhibition showcased the evolving relevance and global interpretations of South Asian miniature painting, featuring 20 diverse artists and emphasizing its dynamic cultural significance.The term ‘miniature’ comes from the Latin ‘Minium,’ meaning red lead paint, used in Renaissance illuminated manuscripts.These small, detailed paintings are typically no larger than 25 square inches, with […]
Eklavya Platform
Eklavya Platform: The Ministry of Defence launched Eklavya, an online learning platform for the Indian Army. Aim is to improve the professional education and training of Indian Army officers under the Decade of Transformation (2023-2032) initiative and the 2024 theme, Year of Technology Absorption. Developed By: Bhaskaracharya National Institute of Space Applications and Geoinformatics (BISAG-N), […]
CAG Report On Bihar’s Healthcare
CAG Report on Bihar’s Healthcare: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report on Public Health Infrastructure and Management of Health Services (2016-22) highlights critical gaps in Bihar’s healthcare system, including a shortage of doctors, paramedical staff, and issues with blood banks and drug supplies.Findings: 53% fewer doctors than WHO norms; only 58,144 doctors available against […]
Uganda : In News
Uganda : In News Heavy rains in eastern Uganda triggered devastating landslides in the Bulambuli district, claiming 20 lives, displacing 750 people, and destroying 125 homes.It Landlocked country in East Africa, located in the African Great Lakes region. Lies within the Nile basin, with fertile lands and significant water bodies.
