Risk Manager Of The Year 2024 : RBI The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) was presented with the “Risk Manager of the Year Award” by Central Banking, a distinguished organization that is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. This honor emphasizes the efforts that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made to strengthen its risk […]
Tag: 18th Jun 2024
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome : High Alert In Japan
Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome : High Alert In Japan Japan’s health officials are on high alert because the number of Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (STSS) cases has increased significantly. STSS is a serious illness that usually ends in death. So far this year, on June 2, 977 cases have been reported, more than the 941 […]
Meaty Rice
Meaty Rice: Scientists at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea, are working on putting grown beef cells into rice grains. This is a groundbreaking use of new food technologies that is changing the world. The goal of this new invention, called “meaty rice,” is to be a more environmentally friendly source of protein that doesn’t […]
National Institute Of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH)
National Institute Of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH): The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage (NIIMH) in Hyderabad as a Collaborating Centre for “Fundamental and Literary Research in Traditional Medicine” (CC IND-177) for four years. This marks the first time a WHO Collaborating Centre has been established for this […]
Grey-Zone Warfare
Grey-Zone Warfare: China is using ‘grey-zone’ tactics against Taiwan involving sophisticated methods to frustrate the island’s leadership. This includes simulated audiovisuals depicting invasion scenarios and sustained pressure through military sorties and cognitive warfare tactics. Grey-zone warfare refers to a strategic approach where aggressors employ a combination of conventional and non-conventional methods to harm adversaries without […]
Musankwa Sanyatiensis : New Dinosaur Species
Musankwa Sanyatiensis : New Dinosaur Species Scientists have discovered fossils of a new dinosaur species, Musankwa sanyatiensis, along the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. This herbivorous dinosaur weighed around 390 kg and lived in swampy areas during the Late Triassic period (about 210 million years ago). It is named after the houseboat used during […]
Global Wind Day 2024
Global Wind Day 2024: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) organised ‘Global Wind Day’ on the 15th June 2024 with the theme of “Pawan Urja: Powering the Future of India”. The event aimed at celebrating the success of the Indian Wind Sector and discussing ways to accelerate wind energy adoption in India. India […]
Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz
Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz: The Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) is organising Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz 2024. The “Monsoon Croaks Bioblitz” is a four-month-long public participation science project aimed at documenting the frogs of Kerala during the monsoon season, running from June to September. The scientific observations will be part of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) […]
Child Food Poverty: Nutrition Deprivation In Early Childhood
Child Food Poverty: Nutrition Deprivation In Early Childhood A recent UNICEF report titled ‘Child Food Poverty: Nutrition Deprivation in Early Childhood’ examines the status, trends, inequities and drivers of child food poverty in early childhood. Key Findings of the Report: Approximately 181 million children under the age of 5 years are living in severe child […]
G7 Summit 2024
G7 Summit 2024: The Prime Minister attended the annual G7 summit held in Italy from 13 to 15th June 2024. This summit marked the 50th anniversary of the group. This is his first foreign trip after assuming office for the third straight term. Key Highlights of the 50th G7 Summit in Italy: Promotion to G7 […]
