Orangutan Diplomacy: Malaysia has initiated “Orangutan Diplomacy” to address sustainability concerns related to palm oil-linked deforestation affecting orangutans, in response to backlash. Orangutans widely recognized for their distinctive red fur, are considered to be the largest tree-dwelling mammals. They are primarily arboreal, spending over 90% of their waking hours in trees. Orangutans are highly intelligent […]
Tag: 23rd Aug 2024
Lunar Magma Ocean
Lunar Magma Ocean: The recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have sparked renewed interest in the Lunar Magma Ocean (LMO) theory, a crucial concept in planetary science that explains the moon’s early formation. Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover identified a rock type known as ferroan anorthosite in the lunar south pole region. This discovery is significant as […]
Atomic Clocks- Lunar Time Standard
Atomic Clocks- Lunar Time Standard: An international astronomical group has called for a lunar time standard to facilitate future missions, addressing time discrepancies on the Moon due to its unique gravitational effects. Atomic clocks are the most precise timekeeping devices, critical for applications requiring extreme accuracy, such as GPS systems, telecommunications, and scientific research. These […]
Genome Editing- ISDra2TnpB
Genome Editing- ISDra2TnpB: A recent breakthrough in plant genome editing comes from a collaborative effort between the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, India, and Pennsylvania State University, USA. Genome editing is a powerful tool that allows scientists to make precise changes to the Deoxy-Ribonucleic Acid (DNA) sequence of living organisms. This technology has vast […]
Waterspout
Waterspout: A luxury yacht sank off Sicily, Italy, during a violent storm, resulting in one confirmed death and six individuals missing, possibly due to a waterspout. Waterspouts are significant atmospheric phenomena characterised by rotating columns of air that form over water bodies. These tornado-like structures typically develop overseas or in large lakes, presenting a spectacular […]
Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
Prime Minister Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP): KVIC and Department of Posts collaborate to boost PMEGP Implementation across India. PMEGP is a central sector scheme administered by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Objectives is to generate employment opportunities in rural as well as urban areas of the country through setting up of new […]
India And Japan 2+2 Meet
India And Japan 2+2 Meet: India and Japan recently held their third 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi. The discussions, which took place against the backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions and China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, focused on deepening bilateral cooperation across various sectors. Key Highlights of the India and Japan […]
Antihyper Hydrogen-4
Antihyper Hydrogen-4: The newly found antiparticle, called antihyper hydrogen-4, could have a potential imbalance with its matter counterpart that may help scientists understand how our universe came to be. Antihyper Hydrogen-4 is made up of an antiproton, two antineutrons and one antihyperon (a baryon that contains a strange quark). Physicists found traces of this antimatter […]
Hema Committee Report : Film Industry
Hema Committee Report : Film Industry The Hema committee report on the Malayalam film industry was released. It has revealed alarming instances of sexual abuse, gender discrimination, and inhuman treatment of women in the Malayalam film industry. It was led by retired Kerala High Court judge Justice K Hema, with members including veteran actor Sharada […]
Natal Indian Congress : 130th Foundation Year
Natal Indian Congress : 130th Foundation Year 22nd August 2024 marked the 130th foundation year of Natal Indian Congress (NIC) which was established in August 1894, based on a proposal by Mahatma Gandhi on 22nd May 1894. It was was formed to fight discrimination faced by Indians in South Africa. The Natal Indian Congress (NIC) […]
