Salvinia molesta: It was reported that an exotic beetle released into a vast reservoir in Betul district has successfully eradicated an invasive weed species, Salvinia molesta, within 18 months. Salvinia molesta is a highly detrimental aquatic fern. It is commonly known as “Water Fern” and is an aggressive and fast-growing Alien Invasive Aquatic Weed of […]
Category: Current Affairs
MeDevIS Platform
MeDevIS Platform: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS. Medical Devices Information System (MeDevIS) is the first global open-access clearing house for information on medical devices. It is designed to support governments, regulators and users in their decision-making on the selection, procurement and use of medical devices for diagnostics, testing […]
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan
Mutual Recognition Agreement With Taiwan: The Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) for organic products between India and Taiwan has been implemented. Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Taiwan is a landmark achievement as it is the first bilateral agreement for organic products. The implementing Agencies for the MRA are the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development […]
Thirty Meter Telescope
Thirty Meter Telescope: Indian scientists have developed an open-source tool to generate an infrared star catalogue for the Adaptive Optics System (AOS) of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a revolutionary class of extremely large telescopes that will enable us to explore deeper into space and observe cosmic objects. It is […]
Hydrogen Peroxide Nebulisation
Hydrogen peroxide Nebulisation: Recently an actress sparked controversy by advocating hydrogen peroxide nebulisation for viral infections, suggesting it as an alternative to medications. This method involves inhaling a mist of diluted hydrogen peroxide, typically used in disinfectants, which can lead to harmful by-products and lung damage. Hydrogen Peroxide (H₂O₂) is a colourless liquid with a […]
90% Soil Degradation By 2050
90% Soil Degradation By 2050: At an international conference in Agadir, Morocco, United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director-General urged its 194 Member States to improve soil protection and rehabilitation as the organisation warns that by 2050, up to 90% of the planet’s soil could be degraded. This alarming prediction highlights a major […]
Employment Rate Rises Significantly In FY24 : RBI
Employment Rate Rises Significantly In FY24 : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data revealed a significant rise in India’s employment rate, growing by 6% in FY24 from 3.2% in FY23, reflecting positive trends in the labour market. The RBI’s India KLEMS [Capital (K), Labour (L), Energy (E), Material (M) and Services (S)] database […]
Ariane 6 Rocket : Launch
Ariane 6 Rocket : Launch The European Space Agency (ESA) successfully launched the Ariane 6 rocket, for the first time, from French Guiana, marking Europe’s return to independent space access after delays and setbacks. It is the latest rocket in Europe’s Ariane rocket series (taking over from Ariane 5) that can launch missions from low-Earth […]
Classical Language Status : In News
Classical Language Status : In News The Central Government recently decided to tweak the criteria for giving classical language status. The current criteria evolved by the government to determine the declaration of a language as a classical language are It should have high antiquity in its early texts/recorded history over a period of 1,500-2,000 years. […]
Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory
Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory: Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory is executing India’s scientific deep drilling programme in Karad, Maharashtra. Borehole Geophysics Research Laboratory (BGRL) in Karad, Maharashtra, is a specialised institute under the Ministry of Earth Sciences mandated to execute India’s sole scientific deep-drilling programme. Under BGRL, the aim is to drill the earth’s crust to […]
