Fourth Edition Of The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum: The fourth edition of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Startup Forum was organized recently in New Delhi. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Startup Forum is a platform for the stakeholders from the startup ecosystems from all SCO Member States to interact and collaborate. It aims to create […]
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State Of The Global Climate 2023: WMO
State Of The Global Climate 2023: WMO The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has released its State of the Global Climate 2023 report, which highlights that the heat content of the world’s oceans reached a record high in 2023. Key Highlights of the Report: The heat content of the world’s oceans reached a record high in […]
Tri Lateral Exercise
Tri Lateral Exercise: INS Tir and INS Sujata will participate in the forthcoming edition of India Mozambique Tanzania (IMT) Tri Lateral (TRILAT) Exercise. IMT Trilateral Exercise is a joint maritime exercise scheduled from 21-29 Mar 24. As part of the harbour phase scheduled from 21-24 Mar 24, Naval ships Tir and Sujata will engage with […]
White Dwarf
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 […]
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 […]
