Nurdles : Found on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram Tiny plastic pellets (nurdles) found on beaches in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala following the sinking of the container vessel MSC ELSA3. Nurdles are small pre-formed masses of moulding material that have relatively uniform dimensions within a specific batch. These pellets are utilised as raw material in moulding and extrusion […]
Stromatolites : In News
Stromatolites : In News A large stromatolites — dating back to 600 million years unearthed in the pine-clad ridges of Chambaghat in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. Stromatolites are organo-sedimentary structures formed from the entrapment of calcium carbonate precipitates by algae and cyanobacteria. They are bio sedimentary structures produced in shallow marine seas. These structures […]
Stingless Bees : New Study
Stingless Bees: New Study A new study has shown that stingless bees, which produce a high-value honey with a distinct flavour, can increase the yield and quality of crops. A stingless bee is a bee that appears very similar to a honeybee, but is incapable of stinging. Approximately 550 species of stingless bees are found […]
Seven Summits Challenge
Seven Summits Challenge: Hyderabad teenager Vishwanath Karthikey Padakanti recently became the youngest Indian and the second youngest person in the world to complete the legendary 7 Summits challenge. The ‘Seven Summits‘ is a challenge first proposed and then completed by Richard Bass in 1985. It consists of climbing to the highest point on each of […]
India Crypto Policy
India Crypto Policy: A Trump-linked US firm, World Liberty Financial Inc (WLFI), has signed an MoU with Pakistan’s Crypto Council to develop a crypto-based financial system, prompting geopolitical and security concerns for India. India Crypto Policy: Pakistan’s Crypto Pact with WLFI: MoU Signed: Pakistan’s newly-formed Crypto Council and WLFI have agreed to introduce stablecoins, monetize […]
National Academy of Medical Sciences
National Academy of Medical Sciences: One of the critical gaps in cancer care in India is the lack of adequate diagnostic services, finds the latest report by the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS). National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) is a unique institution functioning as an apex body with the objective to foster and […]
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary: The forest department of Himachal Pradesh recently put on hold its order imposing user charge on visitors to the Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary in Sirmaur district. Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas. Established in 1985, this sanctuary […]
Ghaggar River : two teenagers lost their lives after drowning
Ghaggar River : two teenagers lost their lives after drowning Two teenagers lost their lives after drowning in the Ghaggar River near Panchkula. The Ghaggar River is an intermittent river that flows in India and Pakistan. The river flows only during the monsoon It rises from the Shivalik Range of northwestern Himachal Pradesh. After passing […]
India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep
India’s First Gene-Edited Sheep: Researchers from Kashmir have successfully developed India’s first gene-edited sheep using CRISPR-Cas9 technology, under a project funded by the ICAR. They edited the myostatin gene in a local Merino lamb, increasing muscle mass by 30%, similar to European Texel sheep. It contains no foreign DNA, making it non-transgenic.Gene Editing (or Genome […]
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan
Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign launched to modernize Indian agriculture through scientific outreach, sustainable practices, and farmer empowerment.Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is conducted biannually before the Kharif and Rabi sowing seasons to provide timely field-level guidance on improving crop production, soil health, and resource management. It aims […]
