Himachal Kangra Tea : European Geographical Indication (GI) Tag Kangra Tea from Himachal Pradesh was recently granted the European Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Kangra Tea is a type of tea produced in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It is a high-quality tea that is known for its unique flavour, aroma, and colour. It is […]
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Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System
Yars Intercontinental Ballistic Missile System: The Russian military recently began exercises with its Yars intercontinental ballistic missile system with several thousand troops. Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is a Russian intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is a three-stage solid-fuel missile and can be launched from a silo or mobile launcher. The missile weighs around 49,000 kg […]
Eurasian Griffon Vulture : Recently Spotted
Eurasian Griffon Vulture : Recently Spotted A rare Eurasian griffon vulture was recently spotted at Delhi’s Aravalli Biodiversity Park (ABP) Eurasian Griffon Vulture is a large Old World vulture in the bird of prey family Accipitridae. It is one of the largest birds in the vulture family and is Europe’s second-largest bird. Scientific Name: Gyps […]
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) : Report
Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) : Report The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), in its latest report, said that India can emerge as a major player in the wind energy sector if facilitative policy measures are put in place. Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) is a member-based trade association that represents the entire wind energy […]
Cloned Cow-calf
Cloned Cow-calf: The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal has produced cloned female calves of the desi breed Gir. Cloned Cow-calf is India’s first cloned Gir female calf named Ganga. To clone the Gir, oocytes are isolated from live animals using ultrasound-guided needles, and then, matured for 24 hours under control conditions. The somatic cells […]
TRAPPIST-1 b : New Observations
TRAPPIST-1 b : New Observations New observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal that TRAPPIST-1b is unlikely to have an atmosphere wrapped around its rocky body. TRAPPIST-1 b is a hot rocky exoplanet orbiting an ultracool red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1. It is the innermost of seven known planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system. It has […]
Z-Morh Tunnel
Z-Morh Tunnel: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways said that the crucial Z-Morh tunnel will be inaugurated soon. Z-Morh Tunnel is an under-construction 2-lane road tunnel between Gagangir and Sonamarg on the Srinagar-Leh Highway in Jammu and Kashmir. It is named for the Z-shaped stretch of road between Sonamarg and Gagangir that the tunnel […]
Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank
Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank: The first British Challenger 2 main battle tank recently arrived in Ukraine. Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank is the British Army’s main battle tank (MBT). It is a third-generation MBT, the same generation as the Russian T-80 and T-90 tanks. It is heavily armoured and highly mobile, designed for use […]
Biotransformation Technology : To Make Plastics Biodegradable
Biotransformation Technology : To Make Plastics Biodegradable A UK-based startup has claimed to have developed a Biotransformation Technology that could alter the state of plastics and make them biodegradable. Biotransformation technology is a novel approach to ensure plastics that escape refuse streams are processed efficiently and broken down. Plastics made using this technology are given […]
State Of India’s Environment Report 2023
State Of India’s Environment Report 2023: State of India’s Environment report 2023 was launched by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and DTE (Down to Earth) Highlights of the Report: Over 30,000 water bodies have been encroached on in the country and India is generating 150,000 tonnes of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) every day more […]
