Amphibian Crisis: A global assessment conducted by conservationists reveals that Earth’s amphibian species are facing a critical threat of extinction. Of the 8,011 amphibian species assessed, 41% are now considered threatened with extinction due to various factors, including habitat destruction, disease, and climate change. This situation represents a worsening trend since the first assessment in […]
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Sagar Parikrama Phase-IX
Sagar Parikrama Phase-IX: The Indian government announced that the ninth phase of the ‘Sagar Parikrama’ programme will commence on October 7, 2023. ‘Sagar Parikrama’ is aimed at addressing the issues of fishermen and other stakeholders The ninth phase of the programme will cover coastal districts in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. The covered areas include Pudukkottai, […]
Second Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture
Second Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture: The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) organized the Second Ananda Coomaraswamy Memorial Lecture on October 6, 2023. The lecture was held to commemorate the 76th Death Anniversary of A.K. Coomaraswamy, a pioneering art historian of the 20th century. The topic of the lecture was “Towards Decolonizing Indian […]
Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023
Mega Defence Event East Tech 2023: The Eastern Command of the Indian Army is organizing a significant defence event, “East Tech 2023,” to showcase the latest defence technologies. “East Tech 2023” aims to identify cutting-edge technologies that can address operational challenges in the Eastern Sector and enhance self-reliance in defence technology. “East Tech 2023” Facilitate […]
Nobel Peace Prize 2023
Nobel Peace Prize 2023: Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran […]
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Recent research revealed that Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is intrinsically linked with personality disorders. Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) is the term for a range of conditions caused by a buildup of fat in the liver. This buildup of fat is not caused by heavy alcohol use. When heavy alcohol […]
Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System
Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) Missile System: The Indian defence establishment recently initiated a tender for the procurement of 30 units of the indigenous Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system. Very Short-Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) missile system is a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD) specially designed to counter low-altitude aerial threats over short […]
Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms
Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms: The Indian Navy has recently given accordance of necessity (AON) approval for 12 autonomous weaponised boat swarms, which have been developed by Pune-based Sagar Defence Engineering. The agreement between the Indian Navy and the organisation marks the 50th contract awarded under the SPRINT program. Autonomous Weaponised Boat Swarms are strategically designed […]
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula
Haploclastus Nilgirinus : Species Of Tarantula Researchers said that the Haploclastus nilgirinus a species of tarantula could be under threat from habitat loss and climate change. Haploclastus nilgirinus is an elusive Nilgiri large burrowing spider and a venomous species of tarantula. It is endemic to the Nilgiris hills of Western Ghats. It shows sexual dimorphism, […]
Platypus : New Research
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 […]
