Sphaerotheca varshaabhu : Species Of Frog Researchers from various national and international organisations have identified and documented a previously unknown species of frog which has been thriving amidst the urban landscape of Bengaluru. Sphaerotheca varshaabhu is a new frog species. Sphaerotheca Varshaabhu, meaning a genus of frog which welcomes rain, has been attributed to its […]
eROSITA : Data
eROSITA : Data The German eROSITA consortium has released the data for its share of the first all-sky survey by the soft X-ray imaging telescope. The eROSITA (extended ROentgen Survey with an Imaging Telescope Array) is a wide-field X-ray telescope on board the Russian-German “Spectrum-Roentgen-Gamma” (SRG) observatory. It was developed under the leadership of the […]
Bluetongue Disease
Bluetongue Disease China has banned the direct and indirect import of ruminants and its related products from Iraq due to an outbreak of bluetongue disease Bluetongue disease (BT) is a non-contagious, viral disease affecting domestic and wild ruminants (primarily sheep and including cattle, goats, buffalo, antelope, deer, elk and camels). It is transmitted by insects, […]
Volt Typhoon
Volt Typhoon: The United States government recently shut down a major China-backed hacking group dubbed “Volt Typhoon” that attacked hundreds of routers and had been working to compromise U.S. cyber infrastructure. Volt Typhoon is a state-sponsored hacking group based in China that has been active since at least 2021. The group typically focuses on espionage […]
Payments Bank : Restriction
Payments Bank : Restriction The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), following a system audit report and subsequent compliance validation report of external auditors. A payments bank is like any other bank but operates on a smaller scalewithout involving any credit risk. It was set up based […]
India’s Core Industries Performance
India’s Core Industries Performance: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) in India exhibited a provisional growth of 3.8% in December 2023 compared to 2022. Except crude oil, all other sectors have majorly performed well. The ICI serves as a crucial metric, encompassing Cement, Coal, Crude Oil, Electricity, Fertilizers, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, and […]
Mission To Eradicate Filariasis : UP Government
Mission To Eradicate Filariasis : UP Government The Uttar Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has launched a mission to eradicate filariasis from the state. As part of this, the government will conduct the Annual Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign from February 5th to 15th, 2024. Filariasis is a disease caused by parasitic […]
Discovery Of Coltan Deposits : Kenya
Discovery Of Coltan Deposits : Kenya Kenya has officially announced the discovery of coltan deposits within its borders for the first time. Coltan, short for columbite-tantalite, is a valuable mineral composed of niobium and tantalum that is integral to producing electronics like smartphones and electric car batteries. Tantalum is a key component derived from coltan […]
Electricity 2024 Report : IEA
Electricity 2024 Report : IEA According to the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) projections in Electricity 2024 Report, India’s electricity demand will outpace China’s and have the world’s fastest growth rate by 2026. India’s annual average electricity demand growth is pegged at 6.5% over 2024-2026. The robust expansion will make India’s additional electricity demand over […]
Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril’ Scheme : Tamil Nadu Government
Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril’ Scheme : Tamil Nadu Government The government of Tamil Nadu has introduced guidelines for the “Ungalai Thedi, Ungal Ooril” (Come Look For You, In Your Village) outreach program, an initiative spearheaded by Chief Minister M.K. Stalin aimed at strengthening public services and scheme implementation across the state. As part of the […]
