Raika tribe: The Raika’s knowledge of pasture cycles, animal health and biodiversity has long supported the health of Rajasthan’s arid ecology. The Raika tribe is an indigenous pastoralist community primarily inhabiting the arid and semi-arid regions of Rajasthan, notably around Kumbhalgarh in Rajsamand district. Also known as Rabaris, they have a distinct socio-cultural relationship with […]
Tag: 12th May 2025
Asteroid YR4
Asteroid YR4: On April 2, 2025, NASA announced that asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 3.8% probability of colliding with the Moon on December 22, 2032. YR4 is a Near-Earth Asteroid (NEA) discovered in December 2024 using the ATLAS telescope in Chile. Its orbit brings it within 1.3 times the Earth-Sun distance, making it a Near-Earth […]
Indian Grey Wolf : In News
Indian Grey Wolf : In News Indian Grey Wolves, apex predators and ecological regulators of grasslands, are facing rapid population decline due to rising threats from feral (free-ranging) dogs. The Indian Grey Wolf is a subspecies of the Grey Wolf found in the Indian subcontinent and Southwest Asia. The Indian grey wolf is protected under: […]
PL-15 Missile
PL-15 Missile: Amid the ongoing escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, a fully intact Chinese-made PL-15 long-range air-to-air missile has been recovered in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur. The PL-15, known as “Thunderbolt-15,” is a long-range, beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM). It was developed by China’s 607 Institute and manufactured by the China Aerospace Science and Industry Corporation (CASIC). […]
Crohn’s Disease
Crohn’s Disease: A former employee of Elon Musk’s SpaceX is suing the company for allegedly firing him over frequent restroom use caused by a chronic medical condition. Crohn’s Disease is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes swelling and irritation of the tissues, called inflammation, in the digestive tract. Inflammation caused by Crohn’s disease […]
Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Anamalai Tiger Reserve: The pre-monsoon (summer) estimation of tigers and other animals started in the Pollachi and Tiruppur divisions of the Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) recently. It is located at an altitude of 1400 m in the Anamalai Hills of Pollachi and Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the southern side of […]
First-Ever Pangenome Of Asian Rice
First-Ever Pangenome Of Asian Rice: Scientists have created the first-ever pangenome of Asian rice (Oryza sativa L.) by compiling genetic data from 144 varieties of both wild and cultivated rice strains. Key Findings: Researchers used high-fidelity sequencing (PacBio HiFi) and advanced computational tools to assemble 87 billion base pairs of novel genetic sequences, which were […]
RNA Exosomopathies
RNA Exosomopathies: Researchers at Emory University and the University of Texas Health Science Centre have shown that mutations causing brain defects in humans also produce similar effects in budding yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), a simpler eukaryotic organism. These mutations affect a cellular complex called the RNA exosome, which plays a critical role in RNA processing, surveillance, […]
Magnetars
Magnetars: Researchers have found observational evidence that magnetar flares can produce heavy elements like gold through a process known as r-process nucleosynthesis. Until now, gold was believed to form predominantly in neutron star mergers. Magnetars are a type of neutron star characterised by exceptionally strong magnetic fields, estimated to be a thousand times stronger than […]
Niveshak Shivir Initiative
Niveshak Shivir Initiative: IEPFA and SEBI jointly convened a strategic meeting, to launch the “Niveshak Shivir” initiative to help investors reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares.A nationwide investor assistance and outreach program to help investors reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares with ease.Launched by: Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, […]
