Pelagic Birds : Sighted Birdwatchers and enthusiasts of Gujarat have recently reported sightings of Pelagic birds in places not typically associated with their presence. Pelagic Birds are seabirds that live on open seas and oceans rather than inland or around more restricted waters such as lakes and rivers. They can be found thousands of miles […]
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Hasarius Mumbai : New Species Of Jumping Spider
Hasarius Mumbai : New Species Of Jumping Spider A new species of jumping spider named ‘Hasarius Mumbai’ was recently discovered from the rocks close to the streams at the Bombay Natural History Society’s (BNHS) conservation education centre in Goregaon East. Hasarius Mumbai is a newly discovered species of jumping spider. These are spiders who, instead […]
Liberalised Remittances Scheme : Reserve Bank Of India
Liberalised Remittances Scheme : Reserve Bank Of India Twenty per cent tax on Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS) of the Reserve Bank of India is set to kick off soon. Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS) allows Indian residents to freely remit up to USD $250,000 per financial year for current or capital account transactions or a combination […]
Great Pyramid Of Giza : Indian Prime Minister Visit
Great Pyramid Of Giza : Indian Prime Minister Visit Indian Prime Minister recently visited the Great Pyramid of Giza during his maiden State visit to Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Giza also called the Great Pyramid and the Great Pyramid of Khufu, is an ancient Egyptian pyramid that is the largest of the three Pyramids […]
Order Of The Nile Award : Prime Minister Of India
Order Of The Nile Award : Prime Minister Of India The Egyptian President conferred the country’s highest state honour “Order of the Nile” award to the Prime Minister of India. Order of the Nile Award is Egypt’s highest state honour. Instituted in 1915, the ‘Order of the Nile’ is conferred upon Heads of state, Crown […]
Solar Mean Magnetic Field : Study
Solar Mean Magnetic Field : Study Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) through their latest study have given a clearer picture of how the sun’s magnetic field influences the interplanetary magnetic space. According to the Department of Science and Technology, scientists are now one step closer to identifying the source of the Solar […]
Red-Eared Sliders Turtle : Seized
Red-Eared Sliders Turtle : Seized Officers of the Customs Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) seized 6,850 live red-eared sliders, a species of turtle, from two male passengers who arrived at the Tiruchi international airport. Red-eared sliders turtle is native to the southeastern USA and Mexico. It is a semi-aquatic turtle from fresh and brackish water ecosystems. […]
North India’s First Skin Bank
North India’s First Skin Bank: North India’s first skin bank was inaugurated in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. The country has 16 skin banks — a facility where the skin of deceased persons can be donated — with seven in Maharashtra, four in Chennai, three in Karnataka, and one each in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. A skin […]
Nehru-Liaquat Pact
Nehru-Liaquat Pact: Death anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee was marked recently. He resigned from the cabinet of JL Nehru in April 1950 over the controversial Nehru-Liaquat Pact. The Liaquat-Nehru Pact was a post-Partition agreement between India and Pakistan in 1950. The pact aimed to address the treatment of minorities in both countries and provide them […]
Cell-Cultivated Chicken : Approval From The U.S. Government
Cell-Cultivated Chicken : Approval From The U.S. Government Cell-cultivated chicken, also known as lab-grown meat, has received approval from the U.S. government for production and sale by two California-based companies. This development is seen as a significant step in reducing carbon emissions associated with the global food industry. About Cell cultivated meat: Cell-cultivated meat involves […]
