Sperm Whale : Study Scientists have uncovered a fascinating aspect of sperm whale communication: their complex vocalizations resemble Morse code, hinting at a sophisticated “phonetic alphabet.” These whales, renowned for their social nature, use clicking sounds called codas to convey messages. Research on sperm whales in the eastern Caribbean revealed a rich communication system akin […]
Tag: 11th May 2024
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund
U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund: India has contributed $500,000 to the U.N. Counter-Terrorism Trust Fund, reaffirming its commitment to global efforts against terrorism. This contribution supports UNOCT’s global programmes, mainly focusing on Countering Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and Countering Terrorist Travel Programme (CTTP). CFT strengthens member states capacity to understand terrorism risks, while CTTP assists in […]
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News
Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary : In News The Supreme Court stayed the construction of four proposed dams inside Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary in Haryana’s Yamunanagar district as the construction will not only negatively impact the wildlife and local community but also harm the ecosystem. It was established in 1988 to protect the local wildlife and biodiversity and […]
Sickle Cell Disease : Study
Sickle Cell Disease : Study A 12-year-old boy from USA, became the first person in the world with sickle cell disease to begin a commercially approved gene therapy that may cure the condition. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder. It is marked by flawed hemoglobin. Hemoglobinis the molecule in red blood cells […]
