World Drug Report 2024: The United Nations (UN) agency tackling crime and drug abuse (UNODC) released its annual World Drug Report recently. Highlights of the Report: The number of people who use drugs has risen to 292 million in 2022, a 20 percent increase over the past ten years. Cannabis remains the most widely used […]
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Indian Gaur : Spotted
Indian Gaur : Spotted After several decades, the locally extinct Indian gaur has been spotted in the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) in Andhra Pradesh. The Indian Bison of Gaur is the largest and tallest in the family of wild cattle. Scientific Name: Bos gaurus Gaurs are indigenous to the South and Southeast parts of […]
Nightjars
Nightjars: A team of scientists recently described a new species of nightjar, named Caprimulgus ritae, living in the tropical forests Timor and Wetar, Lesser Sunda Islands. Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal insectivorous birds in the family Caprimulgidae and the order Caprimulgiformes. These birds are found all around the world, with the exception of Antarctica and certain […]
Junk DNA
Junk DNA: Using artificial intelligence, researchers have found potential cancer drivers hidden in so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA. Junk DNA refers to regions of DNA that are noncoding. DNA contains instructions (coding) that are used to create proteins in the cell. However, the amount of DNA contained inside each cell is vast, and not all […]
Rudram-1 Missile
Rudram-1 Missile: India has successfully test-fired its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Rudram-1 Missile is an air–to–surface missile developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is integrated with the IAF’s Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets, serving as the […]
Metal-Organic Frameworks
Metal-Organic Frameworks: Researchers have carried out an in-depth analysis of the mechanisms underlying the flexibility of crystals of Metal-Organic frameworks (MOFs) and introduced a novel quantitative measure of mechanical flexibility for crystals. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are a class of porous, crystalline materials with a broad range of applications. They are composed of metal ions or […]
Successful Completion Of 9 Years Of The Digital India Initiative
Successful Completion Of 9 Years Of The Digital India Initiative: The Prime Minister praised the successful completion of 9 years of the Digital India initiative, highlighting its role in enhancing ‘Ease of Living’ and transparency. Digital India Initiative launched in 2015 aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy. It covers […]
Meta 3D Gen AI System
Meta 3D Gen AI System: Meta has introduced a new AI tool that can generate or retexture 3D objects in under a minute. Meta 3D Gen AI System is a combined AI system that can generate high-quality 3D assets, with both high-resolution textures and material maps, all within one minute. It uses two AI-powered sub-systems […]
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT
Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT: India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is scheduled to be conducted from 03rd to 16th July 2024 in Umroi, Meghalaya. Exercise NOMADIC ELEPHANT is the 16th edition of the India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise. A Battalion of SIKKIM SCOUTS is representing the Indian contingent comprising of 45 personnel along with personnel from other […]
Jadui Pitara’
Jadui Pitara: Jadui Pitara’ -a play-based learning-teaching material tailored for children between the age group of 3-8 years Developed under the National Curriculum Framework for Foundational Stage (part of the implementation of the New Education Policy 2020) Available in 13 Indian languages Includes playbooks, toys, puzzles, posters, flashcards, storybooks, and worksheets that reflect local culture […]
