Malayan Night Heron : Spotted The Malayan Night Heron, a migratory bird from Southeast Asia, has been officially recorded in Madurai for the first time, near the Alagar Kovil hills Malayan Night Heron is also known as the Malaysian night heron and tiger bittern. It is a medium-sized and nocturnal It is identified by its […]
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Shortfin mako shark
Shortfin mako shark: A young shortfin mako shark species has been tagged for the first time in the Mediterranean Sea by researchers from the United States of America. Shortfin mako shark is a large predatory and highly migratory shark species that lives in the open ocean. The shortfin mako’s common name is derived from the […]
Athlete Biological Passport
Athlete Biological Passport: The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has granted approval for the National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) as an Athlete Passport Management Unit (APMU) to manage the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP). Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) is an advanced anti-doping tool that monitors an athlete’s biological markers over time. By analyzing variations in parameters such […]
GenCast Model
GenCast Model: According to a research paper published in the journal Nature by Google DeepMind researchers, a new machine-learning weather prediction model called GenCast can outperform the best traditional forecasting systems in at least some situations. GenCast Model is a new machine-learning weather prediction model. It uses a diffusion model approach similar to Artificial Intelligence […]
Manganese Contamination
Manganese Contamination: A study by the Mahavir Cancer Sansthan in Patna revealed significant manganese (Mn) contamination in water as a contributing factor to rising cancer cases in Bihar’s Gangetic region.Manganese is a naturally occurring metal found in oxides, carbonates, and silicates. It is essential in trace amounts but toxic in higher concentrations.
Desert Knight Exercise
Desert Knight Exercise: India, France, and the UAE have initiated the Desert Knight air combat exercise over the Arabian Sea. A trilateral air combat exercise designed to enhance military interoperability and combat readiness among the participating nations. Nations Involved: India, France, and the UAE. Location: Conducted over the Arabian Sea, approximately 350-400 km southwest of […]
World Chess Championship 2024
World Chess Championship 2024: The World Chess Championship 2024 marked a historic moment in chess history as 18-year-old Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh claimed the title, becoming the youngest World Chess Champion ever.World Chess Championship 2024 held At: Singapore, from November 25 to December 12, 2024. Played Between: Reigning champion Ding Liren (China) and challenger D. […]
India-Australia CECA
India-Australia CECA: India and Australia have “outlined a path forward for the early conclusion” of the Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) between both nations. During a three-day stocktake meeting between the two nations, discussions covered several critical areas of the CECA, including trade in goods, services, mobility, agri-tech cooperation, and more.
Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia
Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia: Indian scientists have developed a novel gene therapy for haemophilia A, offering a one-time treatment to replace frequent clotting factor injections.In a trial at Christian Medical College, Vellore, five patients have been free of bleeding episodes for over a year.Haemophilia A is a genetic disorder caused by insufficient Factor VIII, […]
CM Arvind Kejriwal introduced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana
CM Arvind Kejriwal introduced the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has unveiled the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Samman Yojana, promising to increase financial assistance for eligible women from ₹1,000 to ₹2,100 per month post-elections. This initiative, aimed at empowering women financially, was announced at an event with a large gathering of […]
