Tunicate Fossil Species: Researchers described a 500-million-year-old tunicate fossil species, which suggested that the modern tunicate body plan was already established soon after the Cambrian Explosion. The new fossil, named Megasiphon thylakos, revealed that ancestral tunicates lived as stationary, filter-feeding adults and likely underwent metamorphosis from a tadpole-like larva. These are commonly called sea squirts […]
Kaas Plateau : Climate And Environmental Changes
Kaas Plateau : Climate And Environmental Changes A recent study by the Agharkar Research Institute (ARI), Pune along with the National Centre for Earth Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram decoded climate and environmental changes on Kaas Plateau. Key findings: Sediment profile dating back to 8000 years which helped decode climatic signatures indicated a relatively reduced rainfall and weak […]
Leopard 2 Battle Tank
Leopard 2 Battle Tank: Italy is planning to buy German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks to boost its ground forces in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine Leopard 2 battle tank is a German made main battle tank. Developed by German weapons manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW). Leopard was first produced in the late 1990s […]
Hwasong-18 : Intercontinental Ballistic Missile
Hwasong-18: Intercontinental Ballistic Missile North Korea recently tested its latest Hwasong-18 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). Hwasong-18 is a type of solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) developed by North Korea. It is North Korea’s first ICBM to use solid-fuel, which allows for faster launches. Liquid propellants provide greater propulsive thrust and power, but require more complex […]
The State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World 2023 Report
The State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World 2023 Report: The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2023 report was released recently with the theme “Urbanisation, agrifood systems transformation, and healthy diets across the rural-urban continuum”. Findings Of The 2023 Report: Global Hunger Over 122 million people are facing hunger […]
Most Attractive Emerging Market For Investment
Most Attractive Emerging Market For Investment: According to Invesco Global Sovereign Asset Management Study by Invesco (an independent global investment management firm), India has surpassed China to become the most attractive emerging market for investment in 2023. The report emphasizes India’s attractiveness to sovereign wealth funds due to its strong demographics, political stability, and proactive […]
Grand Cross Of The Legion Of Honour
Grand Cross Of The Legion Of Honour: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France’s highest award today by, the President of the Republic of France. The Legion of Honour is the highest French decoration given to the most deserving citizens in all fields of activity. […]
Third G20 Sherpas Meet
Third G20 Sherpas Meet: The third Sherpas meeting under India’s G20 Presidency began in Hampi, Karnataka recently. A Sherpa is a personal representative of the leader of a member country at an international Summit meeting such as the G20. The Sherpa engages in planning, negotiation and implementation tasks through the Summit. They coordinate the agenda, […]
Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023
Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023: The Hero Asian Champions Trophy 2023, one of the most anticipated hockey tournaments, is set to take place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The prestigious trophy was unveiled by Anurag Thakur, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, in a grand ceremony held in New Delhi. Alongside the trophy, Thakur also […]
Chandrayaan-3 : Launch News
Chandrayaan-3 : Launch News ISRO launched India’s third lunar mission Chandrayaan-3 perched on GSLV Mark 3 heavy-lift launch vehicle, named ‘Bahubali’ rocket, at 2.35 p.m. from Sri Harikota This is India’s second attempt at soft-landing robotic instruments on the lunar surface after the previous attempt, Chandrayaan-2, failed in 2019. Thus far, only three countries, the […]
