White Dwarf: Astronomers report the detection of four white dwarf stars of a recently discovered rare DAQ spectral subclass. A white dwarf is the stellar core left behind after a dying star has exhausted its nuclear fuel and expelled its outer layers to form a planetary nebula. It is what stars like the Sun become […]
Category: Current Affairs
Section 153A Of The Indian Penal Code
Section 153A Of The Indian Penal Code: The Supreme Court reiterated that to constitute an offence under Section 153A of the Indian Penal Code, the essential ingredient is to create a sense of enmity and disharmony amongst two or more groups or communities. Section 153A of the IPC attempts to punish those who engage in […]
Ebola : Study
Ebola: Study Scientists recently found a new way in which Ebola reproduces in the human body, identifying a potential target for drugs to prevent the viral disease. Ebola virus disease (EVD, or Ebola) is a rare but severe illness in humans. It is caused by several species of viruses from the genus Ebolavirus, that are […]
Earth Hour : March 23
Earth Hour : March 23 The power discoms in the national capital are gearing up to make the ‘Earth Hour’ a success by encouraging their consumers to switch off non-essential lights and electric appliances for one hour on March 23 night. Earth Hour is a global grassroots movement uniting people to take action on environmental […]
World Happiness Report 2024
World Happiness Report 2024: Finland has once again claimed the title of the world’s happiest country for the seventh consecutive year, according to the annual UN-sponsored World Happiness Report. Highlights of World Happiness Report 2024: The Nordic nations continue to dominate the top rankings. Finland topped the list for the seventh year in a row. […]
Subduction Zone : Study
Subduction Zone : Study A recent study by scientists in Portugal predicts the ‘Ring of Fire’ subduction zone beneath the Gibraltar Strait may lead to the Atlantic Ocean’s closure in 20 million years. Subduction Zone is a spot where two of the planet’s tectonic plates collide and one dives, or subducts, beneath the other. Tectonic […]
Brucethoa isro : New Species Of Deep-Sea Isopod
Brucethoa isro : New Species Of Deep-Sea Isopod Researchers recently named a new species of deep-sea isopod discovered off the Kerala coast after the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Brucethoa isro is a new species of deep-sea isopod discovered off the Kollam coast, Kerala. The tiny fish-parasitic crustacean, belonging to the genus Brucethoa, was recovered […]
World Forest Day 2024
World Forest Day 2024: World Forest Day, also known as International Day of Forests, is celebrated on March 21 each year. World Forest Day is celebrated every year to remind people of the significance of forests and trees in our lives. Countries are encouraged to take part in regional, global, and local drives to set […]
Project GR00T
Project GR00T: AI chip leader Nvidia announced Project GR00T which promises to revolutionise the evolution of humanoid robots. Project GR00T stands for Generalist Robot 00 Technology. It is a multimodal AI system that acts as the mind for humanoid robots, allowing them to learn new skills and interact with the real world. Robots built on […]
Papikonda National Park : Bird Species Recorded
Papikonda National Park : Bird Species Recorded More than 200 bird species have been recorded in the Papikonda National Park (PNP) in a recent survey. The three-day survey was carried out under the aegis of the Andhra Pradesh Forest department in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Science, Education and Research (IISER-Tirupati). Papikonda National Park […]
