Electroreception: Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that fruit fly larvae possess the ability to detect and respond to electric fields, a sensory ability known as electroreception. Electroreception is the biological ability to detect weak electrostatic fields in the environment. It allows animals to sense electric fields generated by other living […]
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Mk-II(A) Laser Directed Energy Weapon
Mk-II(A) Laser Directed Energy Weapon : India recently conducted a successful trial of the Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) that can disable fixed-wing and swarm drones, becoming one of the only four nations to have developed the technology. It is a 30-kilowatt laser-based weapon system designed to take down helicopters, swarm drones and radars. […]
BatEchoMon
BatEchoMon: India’s First Automated Bat Monitoring and Detection System was created by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru. BatEchoMon stands for “Bat Echolocation Monitoring”. It is India’s first automated, real-time bat monitoring and detection system. The system was developed by bat biologist Kadambari Deshpande and engineer Vedant Barje under the guidance of Jagdish […]
ESA’s Biomass Mission
ESA’s Biomass Mission: The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a landmark space mission called the Biomass Mission, which will provide the first-ever comprehensive global measurements of forest biomass. The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching a pioneering mission called the Biomass Mission, scheduled for April 29, 2025. The satellite will be launched […]
Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma
Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma: A team of Indian scientists has developed novel analytical methods to study and potentially treat Rare Colorectal Cancer (SRCC) more effectively. Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma (SRCC) is a rare and aggressive subtype of colorectal cancer (CRC) that originates in the colon or rectum. It is named for the signet ring-like appearance […]
Africa India Key Maritime Engagement : Began
Africa India Key Maritime Engagement : Began The inaugural edition of the Africa India Key Maritime Engagement (AIKEYME), a large-scale multilateral maritime exercise, began in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. AIKEYME is a large-scale multilateral maritime exercise between India and African nations, inaugurated in April 2025 at Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. India and Tanzania jointly host the exercise, reflecting their […]
Ammonia Gas Leakage
Ammonia Gas Leakage: An ammonia gas leak at an ice factory in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh, triggered panic among residents. Such chemical incidents highlight the recurring challenges of industrial safety and disaster preparedness in India. Ammonia (NH₃) is a colorless gas with a sharp smell, widely used in industry and naturally found in the environment and […]
Siachen Day
Siachen Day: Siachen Day (13th April) commemorates Operation Meghdoot, which marked India’s successful military control of the Siachen Glacier in 1984. Siachen is located at around 20,000 feet in the Karakoram Range, is the longest glacier in this range and highest militarized zone globally. The Saltoro Ridge, part of the Karakoram, lies southwest of the […]
What are Traditional Seeds?
What are Traditional Seeds? Traditional seed varieties are declining due to market preferences for hybrid crops, threatening biodiversity and climate resilience.Traditional seeds, also called indigenous, heirloom, or desi seeds, are native crop varieties that have been naturally cultivated, saved, and exchanged by farmers over generations. Unlike hybrid or genetically modified (GM) seeds, they are open-pollinated, […]
STELLAR Model
STELLAR Model: The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) launched STELLAR, India’s first fully indigenous resource adequacy model, aimed at optimizing electricity generation, transmission, and storage planning across states.STELLAR (State of the art Totally indigenously developed Resource adequacy model) is a next-gen software tool for integrated planning of power generation, transmission, storage, and demand response. Developed by […]
