Dulcibella camanchaca: The Atacama Trench, among the deepest oceanic regions, reveals unique biodiversity with the discovery of Dulcibella camanchaca, a new predatory amphipod.Found In Atacama Trench, South Pacific Ocean, at a depth of 7,902 meters
World’s First Carbon-14 Diamond Battery
World’s First Carbon-14 Diamond Battery: Scientists from the University of Bristol and the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) have created the world’s first carbon-14 diamond battery. It a carbon-14 diamond battery, a strange fusion of radioactive decay, synthetic diamonds and plasma chemistry. It uses carbon-14, a radioactive isotope of carbon of half-life of 5,700, because […]
Saydnaya Military Prison
Saydnaya Military Prison: The infamous Saydnaya Military Prison near Damascus, often referred to as the “human slaughterhouse,” became a site of unimaginable atrocities under Bashar al-Assad’s regime.Location: Near Damascus, Syria, infamous for severe human rights violations.
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 11th December 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 11th December 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Subaru Telescope : In News
Subaru Telescope : In News The Subaru Telescope recently captured a pair of interacting galaxies designated as NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. Subaru Telescope is a Japanese 8.2-metre optical-infrared telescope. It is located on the dormant volcano Mauna Kea (4,163 metres) on the island of Hawaii. The telescope is named for the Japanese name for […]
Marbled Duck : Spotted
Marbled Duck: Recently spotted a marbled duck — an unusual winter migrant at Sultanpur National Park after 30 years. The Marbled Duck, also known as marbled teal, is a relatively small duck characterized by its black bill, pale-spotted gray-brown plumage, dark eye patch, and the absence of a speculum. Scientific Name: Marmaronetta angustirostris It is […]
Voronezh Radar
Voronezh Radar: India is set to finalise a landmark USD 4 billion defence agreement with Russia, aimed at acquiring a Russian Voronezh ballistic missile attack early warning radar. The Voronezh radar system is a critical component of Russia’s early warning and missile defence infrastructure. It is capable of identifying and tracking a range of threats, […]
Bima Sakhi Yojana
Bima Sakhi Yojana: The Prime Minister of India recently launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana in Haryana’s Panipat. Bima Sakhi Yojana is an initiative of the State-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC). It is designed to empower women aged 18-70 years who have passed out of Class 10. They will receive specialised training and a stipend […]
Melye-amiley
Melye-amiley: A recent study published in the prestigious journal ‘Food Frontiers highlighted that extract from a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura, popularly called ‘Melye-amiley’ has anti-obesity effects. Melye-amiley is a traditional fermented bamboo shoot variety of Tripura. It has anti-obesity effects and offers a solution to weight management and metabolic health. It reduces […]
GG Tau A System
GG Tau A System: Researchers from the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) in Odisha, studied a unique triple-star system called GG Tau A. GG Tau A System is a unique triple-star system which is located 489 light-years away from Earth. The system is young – 1 to 5 million years old, which […]
