Sloth Bear: Karnataka has witnessed instances of human-sloth bear confrontations, raising concerns for both communities and wildlife enthusiasts. Sloth bear scientific Name: Melursus ursinus Sloth bears are one of the eight bear speciesfound across the world. They are myrmecophagous, meaning, they find bugs and termites to be their most sought-after meal. They live in a […]
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Ratle Hydro Electric Project
Ratle Hydro Electric Project: The government recently announced diversion of Chenab river water through diversion tunnels to expedite the 850-MW Ratle Hydro Electric Project in Jammu & Kashmir Ratle Hydro Electric Project is an 850 MW run-of-river hydroelectric power project being built on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar District of Jammu and Kashmir. The […]
INS Sumitra : Rescued Fishermen Hijacked By Pirates
INS Sumitra : Rescued Fishermen Hijacked By Pirates INS Sumitra is the fourth and last Saryu-class patrol vessel of the Indian Navy. It is based on an indigenous design and constructed by Goa Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned in 2014 and is based in Chennai under the Eastern Naval Command. The primary role of the […]
Generative AI : Report
Generative AI : Report A new report predicts that Generative AI (genAI) is poised to become a $100 billion industry by 2026. Generative AI, or generative artificial intelligence, is a form of artificial intelligence (AI) in which algorithms automatically produce content in the form of text, images, audio, and video. Unlike traditional AI systems that […]
Mitochondrial Coxiella Effector F(MceF)
Mitochondrial Coxiella Effector F(MceF): Researchers recently discovered a previously unidentified protein named mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF) with antioxidant properties produced by Coxiella burnetii, a Gram-negative intracellular bacterium. Mitochondrial coxiella effector F (MceF) is a bacterial protein capable of keeping human cells healthy even when the cells have a heavy bacterial burden. It is produced […]
Dogri Folk Dance
Dogri Folk Dance: The Union Government of India conferred Padma Shri award to Jammu’s Dogri folk dancer Romalo Ram Dogri folk dance is a dance performed in Duggar region of Jammu. It is generally performed by a group of artists whose main leader sings the song as well as dances while others are in the […]
Western Equine Encephalitis Virus
Western Equine Encephalitis Virus: The International Health Regulations National Focal Point (IHR NFP) in Argentina alerted the World Health Organization of a human case of Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV) infection. Western Equine Encephalitis Virus is a mosquito-borne infection caused by the Western Equine Encephalitis Virus (WEEV), which belongs to the Togaviridae family of viruses. […]
Nitrogen Hypoxia
Nitrogen Hypoxia: Alabama successfully executed a man who spent decades on death row using a new method called nitrogen hypoxia. Nitrogen hypoxia is a medical term for a state of insufficient oxygen in the body. It is a process where pure nitrogen gas, or nitrogen gas at concentrations high enough to be lethal, is inhaled […]
Kinnow Farming
Kinnow Farming: Kinnow growers in Punjab are apprehending losses this season as nearly half of the 13 lakh tonnes of the crop are yet to be harvested even as the season will end in less than two months. Kinnow Farming commonly pronounced as Kinoo or Kinu is a citrus fruit. It is a largely cultivated […]
Alpenglow
Alpenglow: Astronaut Lora O’Hara, currently stationed aboard the International Space Station, recently shared images showcasing the Alpenglow phenomenon near the Hindu Kush mountain range. Alpenglow is a natural phenomenon when mountain slopes are illuminated by the sun as it rises or sets. The slopes turn a rosy, reddish, or orange hue depending on the angle […]
