Rafflesia Flower : Risk Of Extinction Most species of the famously large Rafflesia flower are now at risk of extinction, new research warned recently. Rafflesia is a genus of parasitic flowering plants native to Southeast Asia. These plants are renowned for producing the largest individual flowers in the world, both in terms of size and […]
Feline Panleukopenia virus : Seven Leopard Cubs
Feline Panleukopenia virus : Seven Leopard Cubs In the last one month, seven leopard cubs at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru have died after being infected by the feline panleukopenia virus. Feline Panleukopenia Virus is a highly contagious viral disease of cats. It is also known as Feline Distemper, which is a life-threatening infectious disease. […]
Truenat Test : To Detect Nipah
Truenat Test : To Detect Nipah Kerala has been accorded sanction by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) to use Truenat test to diagnose Nipah. Truenat test uses a portable, smart chip-based, battery-operated RT-PCR (Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain reaction) kit to detect the presence of the virus in a sample. Truenat is the first kit […]
Green Nudge
Green Nudge: A study conducted in China has shed light on the positive environmental impact of implementing “green nudges” in online food delivery platforms. Green nudges are interventions that encourage people to act more sustainably. They are a relatively new policy tool that aims to encourage pro-environmental behaviour. By defaulting to “no disposable cutlery” and […]
Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI): Some business leaders emphasized the Imperative of collaboration among governments, industry, and ecosystem players to develop Ethical Artificial Intelligence (AI). Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the ability of a computer, or a robot controlled by a computer to do tasks that are usually done by humans because they require human intelligence and […]
Paryushan Parv : Festival Of Jainism
Paryushan Parv : Festival Of Jainism Paryushan Parv is a significant festival in Jainism, observed by both Digambara and Shwetambar communities. It is a time for deep reflection, repentance, and redemption for Jains. Paryushan Parv inspires individuals to cultivate virtuous qualities. It involves fasting, penance, meditation, and self-reflection, aiming for soul purification and vowing to […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st Sep 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st Sep 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) Portal : Launched
Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) Portal : Launched The Finance Minister recently launched the Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) manual. The manual provides stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the WINDS portal’s functionalities, data interpretation, and effective utilisation, empowering farmers, policymakers, and various agricultural entities to make well-informed choices. Weather Information Network Data […]
Brucella canis
Brucella canis: Three British citizens have been recently infected with Brucella canis, an incurable dog disease previously unknown in UK canines. Brucella canis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Brucella canis. It is highly contagious between dogs. It can cause infertility, mobility issues, and discomfort in affected dogs. Different species of Brucella infect […]
Dhruvastra Missile
Dhruvastra Missile: India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently gave the green light to several capital acquisition proposals, including the indigenous Dhruvastra short-range air-to-surface missile. It is a helicopter-launched anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) system. It is a short-range air-to-surface missile. It was indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Dhruvastra is the Air […]
