Auroras: The night sky was lit up by northern lights, or aurora borealis, at Hanle village in Ladakh. Auroras are essentially natural lights that appear as bright, swirling curtains in the night sky and can be seen in a range of colours, including blue, red, yellow, green, and orange. These lights primarily appear near the […]
Category: Current Affairs
Kawasaki Disease : Successfully Treated
Kawasaki Disease : Successfully Treated Two baby girls diagnosed with Kawasaki disease were successfully treated at Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital (CMCH) very recently. Kawasaki Disease is a rare heart condition that causes a high fever and inflammation of the blood vessels. It usually affects children under the age of 5. It’s one of the […]
Tamil Nadu Bans Dog Breeds
Tamil Nadu Bans Dog Breeds: The Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department recently declared a prohibition on 23 dog breeds deemed ‘ferocious’, including well-known types like the Rottweiler, Pitbull Terrier and Tosa Inu. This decision was largely motivated by a distressing incident in Chennai where a Rottweiler severely injured a child. The catalyst for this regulatory […]
Oleander Leaves : Banned
Oleander Leaves : Banned Death of a 24-year-old woman, Surya Surendran, who accidentally consumed oleander leaves, two major religious temple boards in Kerala have imposed a ban on the use of oleander flowers in temple offerings. The incident occurred when the victim, unknowingly chewed oleander locally known as Arali in Kerala leaves, leading to severe […]
Gaming Visa : Dubai
Gaming Visa : Dubai Dubai has launched an innovative Gaming Visa, spearheaded by Crown Prince Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aiming to transform the city into a global gaming hub by attracting 30,000 game developers by 2033. The Gaming Visa is designed for game developers, designers, programmers, and content creators. Applicants must be […]
India Military Withdrawal From Maldives
India Military Withdrawal From Maldives: India has completed the withdrawal of its military personnel from the Maldives, an action that fulfils one of President Mohamed Muizzu’s major campaign promises. This event marks a notable shift in Indo-Maldivian relations, especially considering his perceived pro-China stance. The final batch of troops left the Maldives a day before […]
Extreme Solar Storm Hits Earth
Extreme Solar Storm Hits Earth: On May 11, 2024, Earth experienced its most significant solar storm in over two decades. The storm, triggered by multiple coronal mass ejections (CMEs) from the sun, stirred a global buzz due to its potent impact on communication networks, satellite functions, and power grids. It was also visible in the […]
Non-Market Economy Status
Non-Market Economy Status: Vietnam has been pushing the President United States of America to quickly change its “non-market economy” classification to “market economy” status. The United States of America designates a country as non-market economy based on several factors namely If the country’s currency is convertible; If wage rates are determined by free bargaining between […]
Hindon River : Report On Pollution
Hindon River : Report On Pollution The National Green Tribunal (NGT) recently asked the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) to submit an additional report on pollution of the Hindon River. Hindon River is a tributary of the Yamuna River and is primarily a rain-fed river. It originates from the lower Shivalik ranges in Saharanpur […]
Indian Agricultural Research Institute : New High-Yielding Wheat Seed Variety, HD 3386
Indian Agricultural Research Institute : New High-Yielding Wheat Seed Variety, HD 3386 The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) recently introduced a new high-yielding wheat seed variety, HD 3386. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) is India’s largest and foremost Institute in the field of research andhigher education, and training in agricultural science. It is situated in […]
