New Freshwater Diatom Genus Discovered: Researchers have discovered a new genus of the Gomphonemoid diatom found in the clean water river of the Eastern Ghats and it has been named Indiconema to value its restricted distribution in the country. Indiconema differs in having a pore field at both the head and foot pole rather than […]
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Pigment Purpurogallin
Pigment Purpurogallin: A team of scientists from the UK and Canada traced the evolution of purple glacier algae, revealing their significant impact on glaciers and challenging traditional evolutionary theories. These algae, which thrive in extreme glacier environments, have evolved to produce a purple pigment, purpurogallin, that protects them from UV and visible light, aiding in […]
KAVACH : In News
KAVACH : In News The accident involving the Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express on June 17, which claimed 10 lives, has brought to the fore once again the delay in installing Kavach, an indigenously developed automatic train protection (ATP) system, across the country’s rail network. Experts, including former Railway Minister and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, […]
10th International Day Of Yoga In Srinagar
10th International Day Of Yoga In Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 10th International Day of Yoga in Srinagar. PM Modi emphasised the global journey of Yoga, mentioning that in India, the AYUSH department has established the Yoga Certification Board for yoga practitioners. The term “Yoga” originates from the Sanskrit word “yuj,” which […]
World Refugee Day 2024
World Refugee Day 2024: World Refugee Day is annually celebrated globally on June 20th. World Refugee day is dedicated to the millions of people who have been forced to escape their homes due to war, persecution, or natural catastrophes. The first ever World Refugee Day was celebrated on June 20, 2001, to commemorate the 50th […]
Casimir Effect
Casimir Effect: Scientists recently discovered how to control the Casimir Effect and supercharge tiny machines. The Casimir effect is a physical phenomenon that occurs in quantum field theory where two uncharged conducting plates, positioned very closely, experience an attractive force known as the Casimir force. This force arises from the quantum vacuum fluctuations of the […]
e-Shram Portal : Showcased During International Labour Conference
e-Shram Portal : Showcased During International Labour Conference The Indian delegation to the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) led by Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment showcased the e-Shram portal and its present integrations and achievements during the sidelines of the ILC at Geneva, Switzerland. It was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment […]
Delos Island
Delos Island: A remarkable ancient site on the tiny Greek island of Delos is “doomed to disappear” within decades due to rising sea levels and geological processes, an expert has said. Delos Island is one of the most important sanctuaries of the ancient Greek and Roman world. It is a rocky island, part of the […]
INS Sunayna : Entered Port Victoria
INS Sunayna : Entered Port Victoria INS Sunayna entered Port Victoria, Seychelles on 15 Jun 24 in the company of Seychelles Coast Guard Ship (SCGS) Zoroaster and aims to strengthening the camaraderie and mutual cooperation between Indian Navy and Seychelles Coast Guard in line with the vision of SAGAR (Security & Growth for All in […]
Energy Transition Index
Energy Transition Index: India has been ranked 63rd on a global Energy Transition Index released by the World Economic Forum. Energy Transition Index is published by the World Economic Forum. It was developed with the ambitious aim to comprehensively monitor the global energy transition. The heart of the Index is an analytic framework that measures […]
