Global Mass Coral Bleaching: The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said the fourth global mass coral bleaching event has been triggered by extraordinary ocean temperatures. Corals are essentially animals, which are sessile, meaning they permanently attach themselves to the ocean floor. They share a symbiotic relationship with single-celled algae called zooxanthellae. The algae […]
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Soil Acidification : Report
Soil Acidification : Report Recent report highlighted that over 30 per cent of cultivable land in India is said to carry acidic soil which is impacting plant growth. Soil Acidification is a process where the soil pH decreases over time. This process is accelerated by agricultural production and can affect both the surface soil and […]
Longevity India Initiative : IISc
Longevity India Initiative : IISc The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) launched the Longevity India Initiative. Longevity India Initiative is a project focused on efforts to extend human ‘healthspan’ and tackle ageing-related challenges. It has also started a large-scale clinical study that will involve researchers from multiple IISc departments, clinicians, industry, philanthropists and civil society. […]
Bitcoin Halving Event
Bitcoin Halving Event: The cryptocurrency community is gearing up for the upcoming Bitcoin halving event, which is likely to be held this weekend. The halving refers to an alteration in the foundational blockchain technology of Bitcoin, aimed at decreasing the pace of generating new bitcoins. Since its creation by the pseudonymous figure Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin […]
Lakshmana Tirtha River : Dried Up
Lakshmana Tirtha River : Dried Up Due to severe drought conditions and intense heat, the Lakshmana Tirtha River, has now completely dried up. Lakshmana Tirtha River is a tributary of the river Kaveri in Karnataka. It originates in the Brahmagiri hills, Kodagu or Coorg District, Karnataka, and flows eastward. It joins the Kaveri River in […]
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives
Global Alliance For Incinerator Alternatives: The Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) Asia Pacific has called on the ASEAN to take decisive action in response to plastic pollution. Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA) is a worldwide alliance of more than 1,000 grassroots groups, non-governmental organizations and individuals. It aims to power a transition away […]
Gross Fixed Capital Formation
Gross Fixed Capital Formation: The failure of private investment, as measured by private Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) as a percentage of GDP at current prices, to pick up pace has been one of the major issues plaguing the Indian economy. Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) refers to the growth in the size of fixed […]
Clouded Tiger Cat : Discovered
Clouded Tiger Cat : Discovered A new species of tiger cat, the clouded tiger cat, discovered in Brazil, faces threats from deforestation and illegal hunting. Clouded Tiger Cat is a new species of forest-dwelling tiger cat. Its scientific name is Leopardus pardinoides It is found in the cloud forests of the southern Central American and […]
Mount Ruang : Erupted
Mount Ruang : Erupted Mount Ruang initiated its eruption recently, propelling an ash cloud upwards of a mile into the sky. Mount Ruang is a stratovolcano located in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province. Its summit stands 10,932 feet above sea level, with a caldera that is about two miles wide. Stratovolcano is a tall, steep and […]
DURGA-2 : Testing
DURGA-2 : Testing The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is reported to be testing a prototype of its DURGA-2 (Directionally Unrestricted Ray Gun Array) system. DURGA-2 damages or destroys its target using focused energy by means of lasers, microwaves or particle beams. These weapons have several advantages over conventional munitions. They transmit lethal force […]
