What are Levees? Nearly 2,000 kilometres of levees built along the Mississippi River over the past century helped protect cities and farmland from major floods. A levee is a structure, either natural or artificial, built along the edges of a stream or river channel to prevent flooding of the adjacent land. It can also be […]
Tag: 11th Sep 2026
Gooty Fort
Gooty Fort: After review, the Union Ministry of Communications and Department of Posts recently forwarded the proposal for a commemorative postage stamp on Gooty Fort. Gooty Fort, also known as Ravadurg and Gutti Kota, is an ancient hilltop fortress located in the town of Gooty in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Inscriptions found here […]
Nandankanan Zoological Park
Nandankanan Zoological Park: Nandankanan Zoological Park recently introduced musical therapy for the five abandoned baby orangutans to help them cope with stress. Nandankanan, literally meaning “The Garden of Heaven”, is located on the banks of Kanjia Lake in Odisha. Unlike other zoos in the country, it has been built inside a natural forest (Chandaka Forest), […]
Mocha Port
Mocha Port: The Iran-aligned Houthis recently took control of the Yemeni port city of Mocha, advancing strategically down the Red Sea coast. Mokha, or Mocha, is a historic town located in southwestern Yemen, on the Red Sea. It was long famous as Arabia’s chief coffee-exporting center and the source of the term mocha. It is […]
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026: The United States Army and Indian Army recently commenced Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, marking the 22nd iteration of the premier annual bilateral training event between the two nations. It is the annual bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army. It focuses on enhancing interoperability, joint operational […]
Alpha Genome Atlas
Alpha Genome Atlas: Google has unveiled the AlphaGenome Atlas. AlphaGenome Atlas is an extensive, high-resolution digital directory designed to predict how genetic alterations impact molecular biology. It is an AI-powered interactive resource, mapping the predicted impact of all 9 billion DNA variants. It works in a regular web browser, without any coding required, and is […]
Bakhira Lake
Bakhira Lake: A new study that measured magnetic minerals accumulated in sediments below the Bakhira Lake over 25000 years helped track past changes in climate and how they have influenced rainfall, weathering, sediment transport and lake processes in northern India. Bakhira Lake is located in the Ghaghara–Rapti alluvial system. It represents a perennial oxbow/floodplain wetland […]
Red-Naped Ibis
Red-Naped Ibis: A new study of red-naped ibises in Udaipur found diverse bacteria in their faeces, including multidrug-resistant strains. Red-Naped Ibis is a common, resident, non-migratory wading bird. It is also known as the Indian black ibis or black ibis. It is found in a variety of habitats, including lakes, marshes, riverbeds, and irrigated farmlands. […]
Perylene diimide
Perylene diimide: A team of researchers integrated amino acid (aspartic acid) with a light-absorbing organic molecule, perylene diimide (PDI) and allowed the molecules to spontaneously organize themselves through supramolecular self-assembly. Perylene diimide is a derivative of perylene. It initially synthesized and explored as an organic dye, has since gained significant recognition for its outstanding optical […]
Endometriosis
Endometriosis: A latest study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research on Women’s Health (ICMR-NIRWoH), Mumbai, has found that genetic factors contribute to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Endometriosis is a complex disease where tissue lining the uterus overgrows outside it. It is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, environment, […]
