FiloBot : Plant-Inspired Robot A new innovative plant-inspired robot which is named FiloBot has been developed that climbs up structures just like climbing vines. FiloBot is different from conventional climbing robots as it doesn’t depend on pre-programmed movements. It instead absorbs 3D printing filament through its head and extends its length over time, just like […]
Category: Current Affairs
Parakram Diwas
Parakram Diwas: The Prime Minister of India has extended greetings to the people of India on Parakram Diwas. Parakram Diwas is celebrated on January 23 to commemorate the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose. This year marks the 127th birth anniversary of Bose, fondly known as ‘Netaji’. Parakram Diwas aims to instil fearlessness […]
Exercise Khanjar
Exercise Khanjar: India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise KHANJAR has commenced at the Special Forces Training School in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Exercise Khanjar was first initiated in December 2011, in Nahan, India. It is the 11th edition of India-Kyrgyzstan Joint Special Forces Exercise. It is an annual event conducted alternately in both the countries. The Indian […]
FAO’s Committee On Fisheries : India Elected As First Vice Chair
FAO’s Committee On Fisheries : India Elected As First Vice Chair India has been elected as the First Vice Chair of the Food and Agriculture Organization’s Committee on Fisheries (COFI) Sub-Committee on Fisheries Management. FAO’s Committee on Fisheries is a subsidiary body of the Food and Agriculture Organization. It was established by the FAO Conference […]
Andrographis theniensis : New Plant Species
Andrographis theniensis : New Plant Species A new plant species has been discovered in Theni district of Tamil Nadu in the Western Ghats by a research student from Wanaparthy. Andrographis theniensis is a plant, which was named ‘Andrographis theniensis’ after the location (Theni). The new plant resembles Andrographis megamalayana. It has glabrous leaves and stems, […]
Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone
Joint Special Forces Exercise Cyclone: The Indian Army contingent comprising 25 personnel reached Egypt to take part in the India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE. Exercise Cyclone is the 2nd edition of the Exercise Cyclone which will be conducted at Anshas, Egypt from 22nd January to 1st February 2024. The first edition of the exercise […]
Coral Reef
Coral Reef: Scientists have mapped the largest known deep-sea coral reef off the US Atlantic coast, stretching about 310 miles from Florida to South Carolina. Unlike tropical coral reefs, deep-sea coral must filter food particles from the water for energy. The newly discovered reef, which provides habitat for various marine species, has been called “breathtaking […]
Soligas And Yeravas
Soligas And Yeravas: The Soligas and Yeravas, indigenous groups living in the Western Ghats, forage foods from the biodiversity-rich region, forming a significant part of their diets. The recently launched book “Forgotten Trails: Foraging Wild Edibles” chronicles the diverse foods foraged by these tribes, emphasizing the importance of preserving traditional knowledge and addressing the […]
SCOPE’s Commendation Certificate To NHPC
SCOPE’s Commendation Certificate To NHPC: National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) Limited, a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Undertakings (PSU) and India’s premier hydropower company achieved a significant milestone by being honoured with Standing Conference of Public Enterprises (SCOPE’s) ‘Commendation Certificate’ for its effective implementation of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The award highlights […]
Havisure Vaccine
Havisure Vaccine: The Indian Immunologicals Ltd (IIL) a wholly owned subsidiary of National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) launched India’s first indigenously developed Hepatitis A vaccine ‘Havisure’ in Hyderabad. Havisure vaccine is a two-dose vaccine first dose administered at above 12 months of age and the second at least six months after the first dose. The […]
