Darwin’s Finches : Recent Study In research published recently, biologists have identified a key connection between ecology and speciation in Darwin’s finches, famous residents of the Galapagos Islands. Darwin’s finches, named after Charles Darwin, are small land birds. They comprise a group of 15 species endemic to the Galápagos (14 species) and Cocos (1 species) […]
Tag: 16th Oct 2024
Haber-Bosch Process
Haber-Bosch Process: A hundred million tonnes of nitrogen are now removed from the atmosphere and converted into fertilizer via the Haber-Bosch process, adding 165 million tonnes of reactive nitrogen to the soil. Haber-Bosch Process is a process that fixes nitrogen with hydrogen to produce Ammonia (NH3)—a critical part of the manufacture of plant fertilizers. The […]
UNICEF : In News
UNICEF : In News The United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has said that Indian suppliers are the third largest provider of organisation’s health and nutrition support to children globally. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) was established in 1946, in the aftermath of World War II. It Mandate To help children and […]
India’s First Demonstration Facility For Biopolymers In Pune
India’s First Demonstration Facility For Biopolymers In Pune: The Union Minister inaugurated India’s first Demonstration Facility for Biopolymers in Pune. Biopolymers are materials that have been manufactured from biological sources such as fats, vegetable oils, sugars, resins, and proteins. The biopolymers have more complex structures than synthetic polymers therefore they are more active in vivo. […]
MAHA-EV Mission
MAHA-EV Mission: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation announced the launch of the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas -Electric Vehicle (MAHA- EV) Mission. MAHA-EV Mission focuses on the development of key EV technologies to reduce dependency on imports, promote domestic innovation, and position India as a global leader in the EV sector. It is part […]
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve: According to the recently released ‘EnviStats India-2024’ report, the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) has been ranked first among India’s 55 tiger reserves for its leopard population, with an estimated 360 leopards. Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is located in the Nallamala hill ranges(an offshoot of the Eastern Ghats) of Andhra Pradesh. This […]
Article 142 : In News
Article 142 : In News The Supreme Court on Monday (October 14) refused to entertain a PIL seeking directions under Article 142 to include sexual offences against men, trans persons and animals under the newly enacted Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Article 142 of the Indian Constitution holds great significance in the context of the judiciary’s […]
Mount Adams
Mount Adams: Scientists are trying to establish what caused an unusual spike in earthquakes at the Mount Adams volcano by installing multiple temporary seismic monitoring stations at the site. In September, six small earthquakes were recorded at the “high threat” volcano. Normally, it only experiences one earthquake every two to three years, according to the […]
Nobel Peace Prize 2024
Nobel Peace Prize 2024: The 2024 Nobel Prize for Peace has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organisation of survivors of the Hiroshima-Nagasaki bombings for its “efforts to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons”. The Nobel Peace Prize for 2023 was awarded to the Iranian human rights advocate Narges Mohammadi, who belonged to […]
S Paramesh, New Chief of Indian Coast Guard
S Paramesh, New Chief of Indian Coast Guard: The Indian Coast Guard has appointed S Paramesh as its new Director General after the unfortunate passing of Rakesh Pal. This appointment is important as the organization aims to maintain strong leadership in maritime security.
