INS Kirpan: India gifted the Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam to enhance that country’s naval capabilities. INS Kirpan is an indigenously-built in-service missile. It is a Khukri class missile corvette commissioned into the Navy on January 12, 1991. It has a displacement displacing capacity of close to 1,400 tonnes. It is capable of a speed […]
Tag: 21st Jun 2023
Hindu Kush Himalayas : Loss Of Glacier Mass
Hindu Kush Himalayas : Loss Of Glacier Mass According to a new report from International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), the Hindu Kush Himalayas (HKH) have seen a 65 per cent faster loss of glacier mass Hindu Kush Himalayas region encompasses Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. […]
Y chromosome : Genes Linked To Ageing And Lifespan Regulation
Y chromosome : Genes Linked To Ageing And Lifespan Regulation Researchers have discovered that the Y chromosome possesses genes linked to ageing and lifespan regulation. Key findings: Researchers have discovered that the Y chromosome possesses genes that are vital to biological functions, including those linked to ageing and lifespan regulation. Genome sequences of the Neanderthals, […]
Exercise Khaan Quest 2023
Exercise Khaan Quest 2023: The multinational Peacekeeping Joint Exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2023” commenced in Mongolia. Exercise Khaan Quest 2023features participation from military contingents and observers from over 20 countries. The exercise is co-sponsored by Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF) and the United States Army Pacific Command (USARPAC). The Indian Army is represented by a contingent […]
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack: Microsoft recently acknowledged that the series of service disruptions experienced by users of Microsoft Azure, OneDrive and Outlook were the result of a major distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by […]
Ground Water Extraction On Earth’s Spin : Findings
Ground Water Extraction On Earth’s Spin: Findings A recent study published in Geophysical Research Letters has shed light on the significant impact of Groundwater Extraction on Earth’s Rotational Axis and its contribution to global sea-level rise. Researchers analyzed changes in the drift of Earth’s rotational pole and water movement first, by accounting for just ice […]
Women 20 Summit 2023
Women 20 Summit 2023: As a part of India’s G20 Presidency, the Women 20 (W20) Summit with the theme ‘Women-Led Development- Transform, Thrive and Transcend’ held in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. The summit aimed to celebrate the power of women empowerment and address key issues related to economic empowerment, trade and investment, and care economy. Highlights […]
National Internet Exchange Of India : 20th Foundation Day
National Internet Exchange Of India : 20th Foundation Day The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day, reaffirming its unwavering dedication towards building India’s internet infrastructure. National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) was established in 2003 as a not-for-profit organization under the Companies Act 2013. It is tasked to increase Internet […]
Alligator Gar Fish : IUCN Status
Alligator Gar Fish : IUCN Status A non-native alligator gar fish, known for its crocodile-like head and razor-sharp teeth, was found in one of Kashmir’s idyllic lakes, raising apprehensions about its impact on the native fish species. Alligator Gar Fish is a ray-finned euryhaline fish and is one of the biggest freshwater fish in North […]
Wild Orchids Of North Bengal : Dying
Wild Orchids Of North Bengal : Dying Recent reports suggest, that wild orchids of North Bengal are dying at an alarming rate. Wild Orchids of North Bengal are attractively flowered and colorful plants. They are known for their vibrant and intricate flowers. They are found in various habitats around the world, including tropical rainforests, mountains, […]
