American Bald Eagle : Removed From The Endangered Species List The American bald eagle was removed from the endangered species list in 2007, marking a significant milestone in its conservation. The bird’s population has steadily increased since then, with a 2021 report stating that the number of bald eagles in the wild has quadrupled since […]
Tag: 1st Jul 2023
Short-Lived Halogens : Contributions To Cooling The Environment
Short-Lived Halogens : Contributions To Cooling The Environment The recently published report of the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology said that halogens’ contributions to cooling the environment could increase to 18-31 per cent by 2100. Key findings of the report: Oceans, along with absorbing carbon dioxide and moderating the climate, also cool the planet by releasing […]
PEN Pinter Prize 2023
PEN Pinter Prize 2023: Michael Rosen, a British children’s writer and performance poet, has been awarded the PEN Pinter Prize 2023. The prize is given to a writer from the UK, Ireland, and the Commonwealth who is committed to fearless exposition of truth about contemporary life. Michael Rosen works is known for his accessible poetry […]
Banking On World Heritage : India To Host
Banking On World Heritage : India To Host India is hosting the “Banking on World Heritage” exhibition, showcasing currency notes from G-20 countries featuring UNESCO world heritage sites. The exhibition, held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, highlights the cultural significance of currency. It features Indian currency notes, including the ₹10 note with […]
Anamalai Tiger Reserve : Siena Drone Photo Awards 2023
Anamalai Tiger Reserve : Siena Drone Photo Awards 2023 An elephant image shot at Anamalai Tiger Reserve (ATR) has emerged as the winner in the Wildlife category of the Siena Drone Photo Awards 2023, announced recently. Anamalai Tiger Reserve is a protected area located at an altitude of 1400 m in the Anamalai Hills of […]
Intergovernmental Negotiations Framework (IGN)
Intergovernmental Negotiations Framework (IGN): President of the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly recently said the first segments of the UN Intergovernmental Negotiations Framework (IGN) meetings are now webcast, and a dedicated website on Security Council reform has been established. Intergovernmental Negotiations Framework (IGN) is a group of nation-states working within the UN […]
World Asteroid Day 2023
World Asteroid Day 2023: World Asteroid Day is observed on June 30 every year. World Asteroid Day is observed on June 30 every year. The day aims to raise awareness about asteroid impact hazards and crisis communication actions in case of a credible asteroid threat to planet Earth. The day also aims to educate people […]
Ghost Particles :New Picture Of Our Galaxy
Ghost Particles :New Picture Of Our Galaxy Scientists have recently revealed a new picture of our galaxy: made up of invisible “ghost particles” that have not been detected until now. Neutrinos are tiny subatomic particles, often called ‘ghost particles’ because they barely interact with anything else. Neutrinos come from all kinds of different sources and […]
Aspartame Can Be Declared Carcinogenic By WHO
Aspartame Can Be Declared Carcinogenic By WHO: The artificial sweetener called aspartame, found in many soft drinks, is set to be declared carcinogenic by the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) cancer research unit. Aspartame is the world’s most commonly used low-calorie artificial sweetener, which is approximately 200 times sweeter than sucrose (common sugar) It was discovered […]
Euclid Space Telescope : To be Launched
Euclid Space Telescope : To be Launched In an unprecedented effort, the European Space Agency plans to survey billions of galaxies using the Euclid Space Telescope, which is to be launched on July 1. Euclid Space Telescope is named after the Greek mathematician Euclid of Alexandria. This mission is part of ESA’s Cosmic Vision programme, […]
