7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee: The recent 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) meeting highlights the ongoing efforts of both nations to bolster their defence collaboration. Progress on various bilateral defence cooperation initiatives was reviewed, including those deliberated in meetings of Working Groups on Defence Cooperation and Defence Industries Cooperation. Means to enhance […]
Category: Current Affairs
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers
Rat Hole Mining : Death Of Six Workers Authorities were given four weeks by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) to respond in a case related to the death of six workers in a rat-hole coal mine fire in Nagaland’s Wokha district. Rat-Hole Mining named for its resemblance to rodent burrows, is an illegal and highly […]
Bhadra Tiger Reserve
Bhadra Tiger Reserve: The number of people visiting the Bhadra tiger reserve for safari has gone up and the tourists need to take adequate care not to disturb this eco-sensitive zone Bhadra Tiger Reserve is situated in the midst of the Western Ghats region of It is unique as it nestled within several hill ranges. […]
Oxytocin : Action Against Use In Dairy Colonies
Oxytocin : Action Against Use In Dairy Colonies The Delhi High Court called for action against ‘rampant use of Oxytocin’ in dairy colonies in the national capital. Oxytocin is also known as the ‘love hormone’, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding. It can also […]
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which has been active since April 15, will peak on May 5 and 6. Eta Aquariid meteor is formed when Earth passes through the orbital plane of the famous Halley’s Comet, which takes about 76 years to orbit the Sun once. It seems to be originating […]
#PlayTrue Campaign : NADA
#PlayTrue Campaign : NADA The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India recently wrapped up its #PlayTrue Campaign, attracting over 12,133 participants. The #PlayTrue Campaign, organized by NADA India, aims to raise awareness about clean sports and anti-doping practices. Through activities like quizzes and awareness sessions, it promotes fair play and integrity in sports, aligning with the […]
Draft New Explosives Bill
Draft New Explosives Bill: The government has proposed a new Explosives Bill to replace the outdated Explosives Act of 1884. The bill is aimed at regulating the manufacture, possession, use, sale, transport, import, and export of explosives. It also aims to increase fines for violations and streamline the licensing process for explosives such as gunpowder […]
FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern In US
FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern In US A series of COVID-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, known as FLiRT, including the KP.2 and KP 1.1 variants, is rapidly spreading in the United States, exhibiting new mutations which increase their contagiousness. The symptoms are largely similar to those of other Omicron infections and hospitalisation […]
Tornado Struck In West Bengal
Tornado Struck In West Bengal: A deadly tornado struck in West Bengal and killed five people and injured over a 100. An increasing number of tornadoes have formed across India and caused destruction. A warming Bay of Bengal and land, along with anomalous wind patterns could be a reason behind this. A tornado is a […]
Orangutan Treats Wound With Medicinal Plant
Orangutan Treats Wound With Medicinal Plant: An orangutan named Rakus in Sumatra (Indonesia) treated a facial wound with a medicinal plant called Akar Kuning (Fibraurea tinctoria).Scientists say they’ve observed an orangutan named Rakus appearing to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant. It’s the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe […]
