Nobel Winning Research on C. Elegans: The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans has played a pivotal role in numerous Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, shedding light on fundamental biological processes.Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun (2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine): Discovered microRNAs and their crucial role in gene expression control. Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie, and Roger Tsien (2008 […]
Day: January 16, 2025
Chimpanzee Conservation
Chimpanzee Conservation: NGO Papaye International in Cameroon has been in the news, which operates a sanctuary for orphaned chimpanzees in the Douala-Edea National Park.Chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes ssp.) are one of our nearest living relatives, sharing a common ancestor with humans that lived approximately 7-8 million years ago.Four recognized subspecies: Central chimpanzee, Western chimpanzee, Nigeria-Cameroon chimpanzee, […]
Atomic Energy Commission Reconstituted
Atomic Energy Commission Reconstituted: The government has recently reconstituted the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC).Ajit Kumar Mohanty, Secretary, Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), is the Chairman of the AEC and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is among the key members.AEC was first established in August 1948 to oversee atomic energy research under the Department of Scientific […]
77th India Army Day
77th India Army Day: Indian Army Day is celebrated annually on 15th January to commemorate the appointment of General (later Field Marshal) K. M. Cariappa as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army in 1949.He succeeded British General Sir F. R. R. Bucher, marking a historic moment in India’s post-independence military leadership.2025 Theme: ‘Samarth […]
First Private Satellite Constellation
First Private Satellite Constellation: India’s space industry marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first private satellite constellation by Google-backed Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup.A private satellite constellation of six hyperspectral imaging satellites launched by Pixxel, backed by Google.Developed by Pixxel, with collaboration from SpaceX, which facilitated the launch. Launch location: Vandenberg Space […]
Kumani Bank Mud Volcano
Kumani Bank Mud Volcano: The Kumani Bank mud volcano, located off Azerbaijan’s eastern coast, erupted in 2023, creating a short-lived island, popularly termed a “Ghost Island.” By the end of 2024, this ephemeral island had largely eroded back into the sea. Kumani Bank Mud Volcano is Situated approximately 25 km (15 miles) off the eastern […]
India’s new law for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner
India’s new law for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner: The appointment procedure for India’s Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs) has undergone significant changes with the enactment of the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. This legislation introduces a structured selection process […]
India to Host 28th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in 2026
India to Host 28th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in 2026: India is set to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in January 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced this during the CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey. The conference will focus on the integration of artificial […]
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar launched Dr. K.S. Chauhan’s book “Parliament: Powers, Functions & Privileges; A Comparative Constitutional Perspective”. During the event, Dhankhar lauded the author’s dedication and hard work in exploring the intricate role of Parliament in a democracy.
Thalai Pongal Celebration
Thalai Pongal Celebration: Thalai Pongal, the first day of the Tamil month, is a significant harvest festival celebrated with fervor across Tamil Nadu. On January 14, 2025, Supriya, a physician from Tripura, and her husband, Thileepan from Sathankulam in Thoothukudi district, celebrated the festival in a traditional Tamil manner. Supriya, who is originally from Tripura, […]
