Gambusia Affinis (Mosquitofish) and Poecilia Reticulata (Guppy) as biological mosquito control agents: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought a response from the Centre on the use of Gambusia Affinis (Mosquitofish) and Poecilia Reticulata (Guppy) as biological mosquito control agents, despite being classified as invasive alien species by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA). Both species […]
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Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite
Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the fifth H-3 rocket, which carried the Michibiki No. 6 satellite. This satellite will contribute to Japan’s positioning system, a vital part of its version of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). The launch took place at 5:30 […]
MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence
MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Indore have launched AgriHub, a state-of-the-art AI-driven Center of Excellence (CoE) aimed at transforming Indian agriculture. AgriHub seeks to address critical challenges in agriculture, such as drought, floods, and low productivity, through the integration of AI, […]
New Phytopathogenic Fungus
New Phytopathogenic Fungus: Researchers at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have identified a new phytopathogenic fungus, Epicoccum indicum, responsible for leaf spot disease in Chrysopogon zizanioides . The discovery, led by Dr. Raghvendra Singh and Soumyadeep Rajwar, was published in Fungal Diversity on December 19, 2024.
Ocean Coordination Mechanism
Ocean Coordination Mechanism: The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was launched to address critical marine challenges in the Caribbean and North Brazil Shelf, aiming to enhance sustainable ocean governance and protect biodiversity. Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) is a collaborative framework for sustainable marine resource management in the Wider Caribbean region. Launched by: Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of […]
Henipavirus
Henipavirus: Camp Hill virus, a henipavirus related to Nipah, has been recently detected in North America, raising concerns of a potential outbreak. Henipaviruses (family Paramyxoviridae) are zoonotic, negative-sense RNA viruses. Fruit bats (Pteropus species, also called ‘flying foxes’) are the natural hosts of Henipaviruses. Henipaviruses can cross species barriers, infecting various mammals, including humans. They […]
SwaRail Application
SwaRail Application: The Ministry of Railways has introduced the SuperApp ‘SwaRail’, a one-stop solution for seamless railway services. SwaRail integrates various railway services, eliminating the need for multiple applications and reducing space consumption on user devices. A key focus of the App is enhancing user experience with a seamless and clean user interface (UI). The […]
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day: World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society.Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, […]
Graphics Processing Unit
Graphics Processing Unit: As many as six firms will develop Indian foundational Artificial Intelligence (AI) models using newly provisioned Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) by the IndiaAI Mission, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology announced recently. A GPU is an electronic circuit board that can quickly perform many mathematical calculations. Like a Central Processing Unit […]
Controlled Cannabis Cultivation : In News
Cannabis Cultivation : In News The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a pilot study by two universities on the controlled cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. It is the regulated cultivation of specific cannabis varieties having minimal intoxicating properties, along with strict monitoring to prevent misuse. Such varieties are commonly known as The tetrahydrocannabinol […]
