The Oldest European Human Fossil Found: A jawbone fragment discovered in northern Spain last month could be the oldest known fossil of a human ancestor found to date in Europe, The researchers said the fossil found at an archaeological site in the Atapuerca mountain range was about 1.4m years old. Until now, the oldest hominid […]
Category: Current Affairs
Digital Nomad Visas
Digital Nomad Visas: Indonesia has announced “Digital Nomad Visas” for travellers, to attract more foreign tourists. Digital Nomads are people who work remotely while travelling to different places and spending their earned income in the country they are travelling to. Unlike regular remote workers, who tend to stay in one geographic area, digital nomads travel […]
22nd National Fish Farmers Day
22nd National Fish Farmers Day: National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) and the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying celebrated the 22nd National Fish Farmers Day (10th July 2022) to demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholders throughout the country. National Fish Farmers Day is celebrated in the memory of scientists […]
Oncolytic Virotherapy
Oncolytic Virotherapy: Researchers in the US have developed a novel strategy in Oncolytic Virotherapy (OV) to improve a cancer therapy that can kill tumour cells while leaving nearby healthy tissues intact. Earlier a Monoclonal Antibody trial was held in the USA, where 12 patients were completely cured of rectal cancer without requiring any surgery or […]
Conservation Of Ancient Buddhist Site
Conservation Of Ancient Buddhist Site: Chaeological Survey of India (ASI) will conserve the Ancient Buddhist site on the bank of Bhima River near Kanaganahalli (forming part of Sannati site) in Kalaburagi district, Karnataka. The conservation project will reset the remains of Maha Stupa retrieved in the excavation to their original positions without much ornamentation and […]
What Is a Cloudburst?
What Is a Cloudburst? “Highly-localised rains” in Amarnath, Jammu and Kashmir, caused flooding and led to the deaths of at least 16 people and injuries to more than 20 others. A cloudburst refers to an extreme amount of rain that happens in a short period, sometimes accompanied by hail and thunder, and this has a […]
What Is Natural Farming?
What Is Natural Farming?: Prime Minister Addressed a Natural Farming Conclave, where he urged farmers to take up Natural Farming. Natural Farming is defined as a “chemical- free farming and livestock based”. Soundly grounded in agro-ecology, it is a diversified farming system that integrates crops, trees and livestock, allowing the optimum use of functional biodiversity. […]
NFSA Ranking 2022
NFSA Ranking 2022: The first edition of the State Ranking Index for National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 was released. The index seeks to document the status and progress of the implementation of NFSA across the country and various reform initiatives after consultation with the states. It highlights the reforms undertaken by the States […]
Metaverse Standards Forum
Metaverse Standards Forum: Various brands gathered for the founding of the Metaverse Standards Forum for the development of interoperability standards to drive the growth of the metaverse. Metaverse is the next version of the Internet focused on social connection. It can be defined as a simulated digital environment that uses Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality […]
India’s Defence Exports
India’s Defence Exports: India’s defence exports for 2021-22 were estimated at Rs 13,000 crore, the highest ever. The U.S. was a major buyer, as also nations in Southeast Asia, West Asia and Africa. The private sector accounted for 70% of the exports, while public sector firms accounted for the rest. Earlier, the private sector used […]
