Platypus : New Research New research revealed that platypuses are disappearing from waterways after the Black Summer bushfires swept across eastern Australia in 2019–20. Platypus is a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying mammal. It is a small species of semi-aquatic mammal indigenous to the eastern coast of Australia. They are solitary animal that despite occupying overlapping […]
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Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report
Methane Emissions In Livestock And Rice Systems : FAO Report A recent Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) report, titled “Methane Emissions in Livestock and Rice Systems,” highlights the significant climate impact of methane emissions from livestock and rice paddies. Released during FAO’s inaugural ‘Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation’ in September 2023, the report emphasizes […]
Measles : Significant Rise
Measles : Significant Rise There has been a significant spike in measles cases and fatalities in Delhi, attributed to under-reporting of cases during the Covid-19 lockdowns in the previous years. The Covid-19 lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, the focus and resources were primarily directed towards managing the pandemic, leading to weakened surveillance for measles and […]
National Turmeric Board : Established
National Turmeric Board : Established The Government of India has established the National Turmeric Board. As India is the world’s largest producer (75% of global turmeric production), consumer, and exporter of turmeric, this move aims to enhance the development and expansion of the turmeric industry within the country. The Board will consist of a Chairperson […]
Amazon River Dolphins : Death
Amazon River Dolphins : Death The deaths of 120 river dolphins in a tributary of the Amazon River are believed to be linked to a severe drought and high temperatures. Low river levels during the drought have led to water temperatures that are harmful to the dolphins. The Amazon River dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) is a […]
Nobel Prize In Literature 2023
Nobel Prize In Literature 2023: The Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 was awarded to Jon Fosse, “for his innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”. The Nobel Prize in Literature is awarded by the Swedish Academy, Stockholm, Sweden. The Nobel Prize amount for 2023 is set at Swedish kronor (SEK) 11.0 million […]
International Coral Reef Initiative
International Coral Reef Initiative: The International Coral Reef Initiative (ICRI) said it would secure public and private investment to help conserve and restore coral ecosystems. International Coral Reef Initiative was launched in 1994 by Australia, France, Japan, Jamaica, the Philippines, Sweden, Britain and the United States. Its members now include 45 countries that represent three […]
United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organised Crime
United Nations Convention Against Transnational Organised Crime: The union Minister of State for Home Affairs participated in the two-day UN Convention against Transnational Organised Crime Ministerial Conference at Palermo in Italy. United Nations Convention against Transnational Organised Crime is a multinational treaty against transnational organized crime that was established by the United Nations in 2000. […]
Exclusome
Exclusome: Researchers have recently identified a previously unknown compartment in mammalian cells named ‘exclusome’ Exclusome is a newly discovered organelle in mammalian cells. It is made up of DNA rings known as plasmids. It is located within the cell plasma. This is peculiar because eukaryotic cells (cells with nuclei) usually keep most of their DNA […]
Basohli Pashmina : Geographical Indication Tag
Basohli Pashmina : Geographical Indication Tag Basohli Pashmina, a more than 100-year-old traditional craft from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Basohli Pashmina is a hand-spun product known for extreme softness, fineness and light-weight, has insulating properties and extended life. Pashmina products include shawls for both men and women, […]
