Vanuatu: The government of Vanuatu will soon settle into a suite of new buildings funded by China, a move which has reignited concerns about Beijing’s reach in the South Pacific nation. This initiative underscores China’s strategic interests in the Pacific islands, where it has funded major infrastructure upgrades across the archipelago, competing with Western rivals […]
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Death Anniversary Of Swami Vivekananda
Death Anniversary Of Swami Vivekananda: Every year, 4th July is observed as the death anniversary of Swami Vivekananda. He is considered as the father of modern Indian nationalism and is also credited with raising interfaith awareness and bringing Hinduism to the status of a major world religion in the late 19th century. Vivekananda was born […]
Steel Slag : Guidelines
Steel Slag : Guidelines The member (Science) of Niti Aayog released the Guidelines for the Utilization and Processing of Steel Slag as Processed Steel Slag Aggregates in Road Construction. Steel Slag is an industrial byproduct obtained from the steel manufacturing industry. It is produced in large quantities during steel-making operations that use electric arc furnaces. […]
World Drug Report 2024
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 […]
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 […]
