Microplastics In Human Heart : China A team of scientists in China recently found microplastics in the human heart for the first time. Microplastics are tiny bits of various types of plastic found in the environment. They are a result of the fragmentation and degradation of larger plastic items, as well as the direct […]
Enhanced Analysis Of Global Water Distribution
Enhanced Analysis Of Global Water Distribution: A recent analysis by scientists from the University of Bonn reveals that droughts worldwide are more widespread than previously recorded by the Gravity Recovery and Climate Experiment (GRACE) data from 2002-2017. The study combines GRACE satellite measurements with the WaterGAP hydrological model, improving the spatial resolution of water distribution […]
Chhaupadi : Period Hut Ritual Of Nepal
Chhaupadi : Period Hut Ritual Of Nepal A 16-year-old girl from Nepal recently died tragically after being banished to a “period hut” as part of the ancient practice of chhaupadi, which considers women and girls unclean and untouchable during menstruation. The girl reportedly died from a snake bite while sleeping in the hut. Chhaupadi forces […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 14th Aug 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 14th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Hydroponics Farming
Hydroponics Farming: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics. Hydroponics Farming is a viable alternative to traditional farming methods for soil less cultivation for enhancing productivity and water use efficiency. Hydroponics is a new concept in […]
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras : At Railway Station
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras : At Railway Station Railways Ministry will establish Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations across the country. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras are set up under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, which was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in […]
Legionnaire’s Disease : Severe Form Of Pneumonia
Legionnaire’s Disease : Severe Form Of Pneumonia British government’s initiative to put asylum-seekers on a housing barge suffered as Legionella bacteria were found on the barge. Migrants are removed from the Bibby Stockholm barge after traces of the bacteria causing Legionnaire’s disease were found in the onboard water system. Legionnaire’s disease is a severe form […]
Indian Flying Fox Bat : Recent Study
Indian Flying Fox Bat : Recent Study A new study found that India’s largest species of bats, Indian Flying Fox bat spends 7% of its day-roosting time being environmentally vigilant. Indian Flying Fox bat is a species of flying fox native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the largest bats in the world. […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: According to a recent study published, patients with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have reduced lung function and suffer from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. There are two main […]
National Automated Fingerprint Identification System
National Automated Fingerprint Identification System: Union Home Minister recently congratulated the team of the NAFIS of NCRB for winning the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation from the of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The NAFIS is a pan-India searchable database of crime and criminal-related fingerprints. It […]
