UN Secretary-General: The election process for the next UN Secretary-General is officially underway, with four candidates recently completing informal, interactive dialogues before the General Assembly.The Secretary-General is defined by the UN Charter as the Chief Administrative Officer of the United Nations. The role was established with the founding of the UN 80 years ago to […]
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation: New research indicates the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could weaken by up to 59% by 2100, far more severely than previous estimates of 15%.The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a vast system of ocean currents that acts as a massive, invisible conveyor belt for the planet. It is […]
Nilgiri Tahr
Nilgiri Tahr: The Tamil Nadu Forest Department has commenced the third synchronised survey of the Nilgiri Tahr The Nilgiri Tahr is a mountain ungulate endemic to the southern part of the Western Ghats. It is also known by the name Nilgiri Ibex or simply Ibex. Locally the animal is called ‘Varayaadu’. It is the only […]
Cyborg Botany
Cyborg Botany: Scientists across many institutions are exploring the cyborg botany field which transforms plants into living circuit boards. Cyborg Botany is a hybrid system that integrates living plants with electronic components. It is an intersection of biology, materials science, and engineering. The word ‘cyborg’ itself comes from ‘cybernetic organism’, a concept long associated with […]
Thrissur Pooram
Thrissur Pooram: Even as the celebrations of the Thrissur Pooram festival was scaled down in view of the firework unit explosion that claimed around 15 lives, thousands thronged the ground of the Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur city recently to witness the festival. Highlights: Elephant Processions: Over 50 richly adorned elephants carry idols amid Panchavadyam music […]
Bnei Menashe : In News
Bnei Menashe: In News The Government of India’s advisory about the security situation in Israel, amid the ongoing war in West Asia, came into focus recently when Israel airlifted around 240 individuals from Mizoram to Tel Aviv as part of Israel’s ‘Operation Wings of Dawn’. The Bnei Menashe, known in India as the Shinlung, is […]
Leaf Spot Diseases
Leaf Spot Diseases: With leaf spot disease in arecanut plantations remaining a major concern for growers, the three-year field demonstrations launched by two premier government institutes in Karnataka to guide farmers on how to manage the disease by adopting a package of practices will complete a year soon. Leaf spot is the name given to […]
INS Kalpeni
INS Kalpeni: An Indian Navy fast attack craft, INS Kalpeni, recently arrived at Gan in the Addu Atoll, marking a significant step in the ongoing maritime engagement between India and the Maldives. INS Kalpeni is a fast attack craft of the Indian Navy. It belongs to a series of 10 Fleet Car Nicobar class Waterjet […]
Pushkarmema curajae
Pushkarmema curajae: Researchers from the Central University of Rajasthan recently identified a new species of cyanobacteria named Pushkarmema curajae from Pushkar Lake in Ajmer. It is a new species of cyanobacteria. It was identified from Pushkar Lake in Ajmer, Rajasthan. The genus name Pushkar and species name curajae are dedicated to Pushkar Lake and Central […]
Abhilekh Patal Portal
Abhilekh Patal Portal: The Prime Minister of India urged citizens to explore the ‘Abhilekh Patal’ portal for a deeper understanding of India’s historical legacy. It is a full-featured web-portal to access the National Archives of India’s reference media and its digitized collections through the internet. It is a digital repository thoughtfully curated by the National […]
