Stromatolites: Discovered Researchers have discovered living stromatolites on Sheybarah Island in the Red Sea, Saudi Arabia. Stromatolites are layered rock formations created by microbial communities, representing some of the earliest evidence of life on Earth. These structures are formed as layers of sediment accumulated over time, trapping and binding microorganisms like cyanobacteria. As these microorganisms […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Carnian Pluvial Episode
Carnian Pluvial Episode: The Carnian Pluvial Episode (CPE) was a period of extended and intense rainfall that occurred in the late Triassic Period (approx. 230 million years ago). It had a significant impact on the evolution of both terrestrial and marine life. Researchers believe that this prolonged rainfall was the result of global climate change […]
Exercise Red Flag
Exercise Red Flag: Eight Indian Rafale fighter jets, accompanied by two IL-78 air-to-air refuellers and three C-17 Globemaster-III strategic airlift aircraft, are poised to participate in the prestigious multi-national ‘Red Flag’ exercise in Alaska, USA. The two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise, Exercise Red Flag, aims to integrate aircrew in a multinational environment, with over […]
Spot Bellied Eagle Owl
Spot Bellied Eagle Owl: Pench Tiger Reserve (PTR), Maharashtra, recently reported the first photographic record of a spot-bellied eagle owl. Spot Bellied Eagle Owl is also known as the forest eagle-owl, is a large bird of prey with a formidable appearance. Scientific Name: Ketupa nipalensis It can be found in a variety of habitats, including […]
Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai (HTHH) Volcano : Study
Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai (HTHH) Volcano: A new study published recently shows that the January 15, 2022, eruption of the Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai Volcano could cause unusual weather for the rest of the decade. Hunga Tonga–Hunga Haʻapai (HTHH) is a submarine stratovolcano in the Tongan archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean. The HTHH volcano includes the […]
Sunkoshi River : River Cleanup Campaign
Sunkoshi River : River Cleanup Campaign A river cleanup campaign that removed 24,575 kg of waste from the Sunkoshi River banks and waste hotspots was recently completed under the PLEASE (Plastic Free Rivers and Seas of South Asia) program. Sunkoshi River also known as the ‘river of gold’, is a river in Nepal that is […]
Migratory Diadromous Fishes
Migratory Diadromous Fishes: A recent study has raised concerns about the effectiveness of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in safeguarding the habitats of rare migratory fish species. The study found that a significant portion of these protected areas do not align with the core habitats of the target species, raising questions about the efficacy of current […]
Lost Nile Branch Key To Pyramid Construction
Lost Nile Branch Key To Pyramid Construction: A study discovered an ancient Nile river branch that helped transport workers and materials to Egypt’s pyramids, now buried under modern landscapes. Researchers employed technologies including satellite imagery, high-resolution digital elevation data, and historical maps to trace the path of the now-vanished Ahramat Branch of Nile River. Key […]
Greedflation
Greedflation: Several argue that inequality harms democratic processes. Some inequality, others argue, is actually beneficial, since it acts as an incentive to entrepreneurs to start businesses. Greedflation refers to a scenario where inflation in an economy is driven by corporate greed to make a profit rather than an increase in the cost of production, demand, […]
KAZA Summit 2024
KAZA Summit 2024: At the KAZA Summit 2024, leaders of the Kavango-Zambezi Trans-Frontier Conservation Area (KAZA-TFCA) decided to oppose the ivory trade ban at the CoP 20 of CITES. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is an international agreement between 184 governments to ensure that international trade in […]
