Aedes Albopictus Mosquito : Study Warmer conditions are helping the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which transmits dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses thrive, said the EU health agency. Climate change is expected to significantly impact the spread of dengue in Europe. Rising temperatures and increased rainfall create more favorable conditions for the spread of the disease, particularly […]
Tag: 19th Jun 2024
Joint Communique On a Peace Framework
Joint Communique On a Peace Framework: Only proposals acceptable to both Russia and Ukraine can lead to peace, said India as New Delhi decided to disassociate itself from the final document issued on June 16 at the conclusion of a Peace Summit in Switzerland. The ongoing war in Ukraine, initiated by the Russian Federation, continues […]
Matsya 6000
Matsya 6000: India set to be the 6th country to have its own Deep Sea Mission; 1st Stage of harbor trail (40-50m) deep of deep sea mission planned by September 2024; The Mission has the potential to contribute greatly to the overall growth of Indian economy The Matsya 6000 is a three-person submersible that will […]
SDG 7: Energy Progress Report 2024
SDG 7: Energy Progress Report 2024 SDG 7: Energy Progress Report 2024, released recently, finds that the world remains off course to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 for energy by 2030. Highlights of 2024 Report: The latest report confirms that the number of people without access to electricity increased for the first time in […]
Exercise Red Flag 2024
Exercise Red Flag 2024: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in the Exercise Red Flag 2024 conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska of the United States Air Force, from 04 Jun to 14 Jun 24. This was the second edition of Ex Red Flag 2024, which is an advanced aerial combat training exercise, […]
Pantanal Wetland
Pantanal Wetland: Fires in Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands have surged nearly tenfold so far this year to the highest levels since 2020. Pantanal Wetland is the world’s largest tropical wetland. It is located in the upper Paraguay River basin, the Pantanal straddles Brazil’s border with Bolivia and Paraguay. About 80 percent of the Pantanal is in […]
Hindu Kush Himalaya
Hindu Kush Himalaya: A recent report by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) analysed data on snow persistence from 2003 to 2024 and found it to be significantly lower than normal in the Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) this year. Hindu Kush Himalaya (HKH) region stretches 3,500 kilometres and spans eight countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, […]
Dead Zone
Dead Zone: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting an above-average summer “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico covering approximately 5,827 square miles. The term “dead zone” or “hypoxia” refers to low-oxygen areas in the world’s lakes and oceans. Because most organisms need oxygen to live, few organisms can survive in hypoxic conditions. […]
New Supernova : SN 2023adsy
New Supernova : SN 2023adsy Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers recently discovered a new supernova, designated SN 2023adsy, the most distant Type Ia supernova so far detected. Supernova is the name given to the cataclysmic explosion of a massive star. Supernovas are the largest explosions that take place in space. A star […]
