Rock Glaciers : Study A new study revealed that over 100 active permafrost structures identified in the Jhelum basin, can cause catastrophic disasters in future. A rock glacier is a mass of rock, ice, snow, mud, and water that moves slowly down a mountain under the influence of gravity. Unlike an ice glacier, rock glaciers […]
Tag: 12th Jan 2024
Report Fish Disease App : NSPAAD
Report Fish Disease App : NSPAAD The National Surveillance Programme for Aquatic Animal Diseases (NSPAAD) project has introduced a mobile app ‘Report Fish Disease’ to track and monitor fish diseases across the country. The mobile application intends to empower fish farmers with a convenient and efficient platform to report diseases on their farms. Central Institute […]
Exercise Sea Dragon-24
Exercise Sea Dragon-24: Indian Navy’s P8I aircraft landed at Guam, a US island territory in Western Pacific, to participate in Exercise Sea Dragon – 24. Exercise Sea Dragon-24 is an elite multinational maritime exercise that encourages professional exchanges and teamwork among participating navies. Participating countries: India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the US. The exercise […]
Kateel Yakshagana Mela
Kateel Yakshagana Mela: A century-old Yakshagana mela in Dakshina Kannada will resume its all-night performances following approval from the Karnataka High Court. Kateel Yakshagana mela is a famous Yakshagana troupe started in the mid-19th century. The Yakshagana troupe, Kateel Sri Durgaparameshwari Yakshagaana Dashavatara Mandali, popularly known as Kateel Mela is an important ‘Harake Seva’ (hosting […]
Einstein Probe : New Astronomical Satellite
Einstein Probe : New Astronomical Satellite China recently sent a new astronomical satellite called the Einstein Probe into space to observe mysterious transient phenomena in the universe that flicker like fireworks. Einstein Probe (EP) is a mission of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) dedicated to time-domain high-energy astrophysics. The primary scientific goal of the […]
World Employment And Social Outlook : Trends 2024
World Employment And Social Outlook : Trends 2024 The International Labour Organization (ILO) projects worldwide joblessness will increase through 2024 as declining economic growth combines with persistent inflation and stagnant wages to spur inequality – though some labor markets have proved resilient. The ILO highlighted the sharp macroeconomic deterioration over the past year from cascading […]
Global Risks Report 2024 : World Economic Forum
Global Risks Report 2024 : World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) driven misinformation and disinformation will pose great risks globally in 2023 and 2024. Highlights from the WEF Report: Misinformation and disinformation are the biggest short-term risks highlighted in the report. Extreme weather events and critical changes […]
Shri Ramlala Darshan Scheme : Chhattisgarh
Shri Ramlala Darshan Scheme : Chhattisgarh The cabinet of Chhattisgarh has decided to start the Shri Ramlala Darshan (Ayodhya Dham) Scheme in the state. This decision fulfills another guarantee given by Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the people of Chhattisgarh. The Chhattisgarh government has announced a scheme for the people of the state. […]
World Hindi Day 2024
World Hindi Day 2024: World Hindi Day, observed annually on January 10, honors the vast contributions of Hindi speakers and the language’s global significance. Hindi was first spoken at the United Nations General Assembly in 1949. The inaugural World Hindi Diwas took place in 2006 under the leadership of Dr. Manmohan Singh. Since then, January […]
Henley Passport Index 2024
Henley Passport Index 2024: The average number of visa-free destinations has nearly doubled since 2006, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index. Highlights of Henley Passport Index 2024: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singapore, and Spain hold the top spot as the world’s most powerful passports, allowing visa-free entry to 194 global destinations. The top 10 […]
