Cushing’s Syndrome: Recent studies have reported expanding treatment options for Cushing’s syndrome. It is a disorder that occurs when the body makes too much of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and helps control blood pressure, metabolism, immunity, and the body’s response to stress. The […]
Category: Current Affairs
New Earthworm Species
New Earthworm Species: A team of researchers have discovered two previously unknown species of moniligastrid earthworms and named them as Moniligaster girishi and Drawida reynoldsi. New Earthworm Species: Moniligaster girishi: It is endemic to Western Ghats and belongs to the family Moniligastridae. It is named after P. Girish Kumar, a scientist at the Zoological Survey […]
Karbi Anglong Ginger
Karbi Anglong Ginger: Assam Agriculture Minister flagged off the first export of GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger to London. It is grown as an important cash crop in Singhasan Hills of Karbi Anglong district of Assam. It is cultivated using the age-old system of Jhum and Tila cultivation. Properties of Karbi Anglong Ginger: It is one […]
Cassava Brown Streak Disease
Cassava Brown Streak Disease: A study warns that more than a third of Africa is at risk of Cassava Brown Streak Disease. It is a devastating disease that causes loss of cassava root (tuber) production and quality. It is caused by two types of virus, Cassava Brown Streak Virus (CBSV) and Ugandan Cassava Brown Streak […]
Musa sikkimensis
Musa sikkimensis: Researchers at Nagaland University highlighted genetic richness of wild banana Musa sikkimensis for climate-resilient farming. It is a wild banana species. It is native to the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast India. It is commonly known as the ‘Darjeeling banana’ or ‘Sikkim banana’, It is a tall, evergreen perennial plant that belongs to […]
Oleum
Oleum: A major leak of hazardous oleum gas at a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district recently led to the evacuation of over 2,600 people. Oleum is a powerful chemical solution composed of sulfur trioxide (SO₃) dissolved in sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). Though oleum and sulfuric acid are closely related, they differ significantly in composition and […]
Shtil Missile
Shtil Missile: The Ministry of Defence recently signed contracts worth a total of Rs 5,083 crore for the acquisition of six Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) Mk-III (Maritime Role) for the Indian Coast Guard and Surface-to-Air Vertical Launch – Shtil missiles for the Indian Navy. It is a medium-range, ship-based, vertical-launch surface-to-air missile (SAM) system developed […]
World Wildlife Day 2026
World Wildlife Day 2026: The Prime Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to wildlife conservation and sustainable practices on the occasion of World Wildlife Day. It is observed every year on March 3 to celebrate wild animals and plants and recognize the unique roles and contributions of wildlife to people and the planet. It was established by […]
World Obesity Atlas 2026
World Obesity Atlas 2026: The World Obesity Atlas 2026, released by the World Obesity Federation on World Obesity Day (4th March), reveals alarming statistics for India, highlighting a growing public health emergency. Key Findings of the World Obesity Atlas 2026: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines Obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses […]
IAEA–Iran Dispute Over Alleged Natanz Strike
IAEA–Iran Dispute Over Alleged Natanz Strike: The UN nuclear watchdog International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an emergency meeting in Vienna at the request of Russia and Iran following the military engagement between the US-Israel bloc and Iran. The IAEA stated there is no current indication of damage to Iran’s nuclear installations (including Bushehr and […]
