Myristica Swamps: A group of researchers recently discovered a Myristica swamp forest in Kumbral, Maharashtra, which is protected by the local community. Myristica Swamps are freshwater swamps dominated by evergreen trees belonging to the Myristicaceae family. They are also denoted as living fossils due to the primitive nature of Myristica plants. With an evolutionary origin […]
Tag: 11 Sep 2024
Photoelectric Effect
Photoelectric Effect: Researchers are breathing new life into the phenomenon of photoelectric effect, which is paving way for better imaging of proteins and viruses, gaining a deeper understanding of biochemical reactions and choosing new materials for next-generation electronics. Photoelectric Effect is a phenomenon where electrons are emitted from a material’s surface when it is exposed […]
PresVu : New Eye Drop For Presbyopia
PresVu : New Eye Drop For Presbyopia Mumbai-based Entod Pharmaceuticals has announced that the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved its new eye drop PresVu, which has been developed to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals affected by presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related condition in which the eyes gradually lose the ability […]
District Agro-Meteorology Units
District Agro-Meteorology Units: Press Trust of India reported that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to revive District Agro-Meteorology Units (DAMUs) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) scheme. These were established by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in 2018 in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The aim was to […]
International Literacy Day 2024
International Literacy Day 2024: The Vice-President of India emphasized the transformative power of literacy at the International Literacy Day (ILD) 2024 celebrations held in New Delhi, urging a nationwide commitment to enhance education and celebrate linguistic diversity. The Vice-President praised the National Education Policy, 2020 for its potential to empower youth and recognize linguistic diversity. […]
Lance Naik Charan Singh : 100th Birth Anniversary
Lance Naik Charan Singh : 100th Birth Anniversary Lance Naik Charan Singh (retired), a brave World War II veteran, recently celebrated his 100th birthday. The Indian Army honored him with a special ceremony at his home in Himachal Pradesh, recognizing his long and dedicated service. Charan Singh was born on September 7, 1924. At the […]
NASA’s DART Mission : In News
NASA’s DART Mission : In News NASA’s DART mission made history by successfully crashing a spacecraft into the asteroid moonlet Dimorphos. This marked a major step forward in protecting Earth from possible asteroid impacts by testing ways to change the direction of threatening space objects. Dimorphids is the First Human-Made Meteor Shower As a result […]
Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal Named Flag Bearers for Paralympics Closing Ceremony
Harvinder Singh and Preeti Pal Named Flag Bearers for Paralympics Closing Ceremony: In a momentous occasion for Indian sports, gold medal-winning archer Harvinder Singh and sprinter Preeti Pal have been chosen to carry the Indian flag during the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympics.
India Emerges as World’s Second-Largest 5G Smartphone Market
India Emerges as World’s Second-Largest 5G Smartphone Market: In a significant development for the global telecommunications industry, Counterpoint Research has reported that India has surpassed the United States to become the world’s second-largest market for 5G smartphones.
Amit Shah Re-Elected as Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language
Amit Shah Re-Elected as Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language. Following the formation of the new government, the committee held a meeting in New Delhi to reconstitute itself, leading to […]
