Red Panda : Brought To Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Two red pandas from Rotterdam Zoo, Netherlands are being brought to Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (PNZP) in Darjeeling for conservation breeding purposes. Red Panda: Scientific Name: Ailurus fulgens It is a small arboreal mammal found in the forests of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and the […]
Month: December 2024
Imaging Active Hydrothermal Vents
Imaging Active Hydrothermal Vents: India’s Deep Ocean Mission recently achieved a landmark by capturing high-resolution images of an active hydrothermal vent 4,500 meters below the Indian Ocean’s surface. Hydrothermal vents are underwater hot springs near tectonic plate boundaries, expelling hot water and minerals from beneath the Earth’s crust into the ocean. They were first identified […]
Mitochondrial DNA Mutations : Study
Mitochondrial DNA Mutations : Study A recent study published in Genome Research highlights that deletion mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) play a significant role in age-related muscle loss. Findings on the mtDNA Mutations: Deletion mutations in mtDNA reduce its size and functionality, gradually eroding mitochondrial efficiency. These mutated mtDNA molecules outcompete healthy ones, leading to […]
Indore Airport Launches Waste Processing Unit In Green Initiative
Indore Airport Launches Waste Processing Unit In Green Initiative: IndiGo’s CSR initiative, IndiGoReach, has launched the Zero Waste Airport Project at Indore Airport, in partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and AAS Foundation, Indore. This project aims to create a sustainable and eco-friendly airport by utilizing the 4R strategy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and […]
Marburg Virus Disease : Outbreak
Marburg Virus Disease : Outbreak Rwanda has successfully contained and declared its first-ever outbreak of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) officially over after a 42-day period without new cases. This achievement was confirmed by the World Health Organization (WHO). MVD is a severe and often fatal hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus, with no approved […]
RBI Sets Up Panel for Ethical AI Framework in Financial Sector
RBI Sets Up Panel for Ethical AI Framework in Financial Sector: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has constituted an eight-member committee to develop the Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI) in the financial sector. Announced during the RBI’s December monetary policy meeting, this initiative focuses on guiding the adoption of […]
China Approves $137-Billion Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Near Indian Border
China Approves $137-Billion Mega Dam on Brahmaputra Near Indian Border: China has approved the construction of the world’s largest dam on the Yarlung Zangbo (Brahmaputra) in Tibet, close to the Indian border. Estimated at $137 billion, this project raises strategic and environmental concerns for India and Bangladesh. The massive hydropower dam, located at a tectonic […]
RINL Wins Gold at AP State Energy Conservation Awards 2024
RINL Wins Gold at AP State Energy Conservation Awards 2024: Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), the corporate entity of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP), has won the prestigious Gold Award at the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Award 2024. The award, presented by the State Energy Conservation Mission of Andhra Pradesh, recognizes RINL’s impactful initiatives in […]
UP CM Inaugurates Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh
UP CM Inaugurates Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the ‘Atal Yuva Maha Kumbh’ in Lucknow to honor the birth centenary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. The event, aimed at celebrating Vajpayee’s legacy, included the recognition of meritorious students, cultural tributes, and discussions […]
Ethiopian Wolf
Ethiopian Wolf: Ethiopian wolf as a rare example of a nectar-feeding carnivore, potentially contributing to the pollination of plants. The Ethiopian wolf is a specialized rodent hunter in Afroalpine ecosystems, a unique African high-altitude region. These ecosystems, located mainly in the Ethiopian Highlands, exist at altitudes of 3,200 meters above sea level and are characterized […]
