Ethiopian Wolf: Ethiopian wolf as a rare example of a nectar-feeding carnivore, potentially contributing to the pollination of plants. The Ethiopian wolf is a specialized rodent hunter in Afroalpine ecosystems, a unique African high-altitude region. These ecosystems, located mainly in the Ethiopian Highlands, exist at altitudes of 3,200 meters above sea level and are characterized […]
Tag: 25th Dec 2024
Farmers Producer Organisations
Farmers Producer Organisations: The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) recently analyzed challenges faced by India’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and suggested necessary reforms. An FPO is a type of Producer Organisation (PO) formed by farmers. It operates as an organization of the producers, by the producers, and for the producers. The […]
Kashmiri Papier-mache
Kashmiri Papier-mache: 343 years after its extinction, Kashmir artisans give wings to the dodo in papier mache. Kashmiri Papier-mâché is a traditional handicraft of the Kashmir Valley, introduced in the 14th century by Muslim saint Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani from Persia. This craft is known for its intricate designs and use of paper pulp to […]
Ocean Anoxic Event 1a
Ocean Anoxic Event 1a: A recent study, published in Science Advances, has provided new insights into the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a). By studying prehistoric rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu, Japan, researchers have pinpointed the causes and timeline of the OAE 1a that caused widespread oxygen depletion (anoxic) in […]
Sagar Island : In News
Sagar Island : In News Sagar Island in West Bengal where the iconic Gangasagar Mela takes place every January is getting impacted by climate change. Sagar Island is also known as Ganga Sagar or Sagardwip is located in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal It consists of 43 villages. […]
Youth Co:Lab
Youth Co:Lab: The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in partnership with Citi Foundation, have officially launched the seventh edition of the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge for 2024-2025. Youth Co:Lab was co-created in 2017 by UNDP and Citi Foundation, aims to empower and invest in youth to […]
55th GST Council Meeting
55th GST Council Meeting: The Finance Minister chaired the 55th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council meeting. GST council decided to raise the rate of tax to 18% from 12% on all used EV sales, just as in case of non-electric vehicles. GST will apply only to the margin value (difference between purchase and selling […]
Conservation of Cephalopods
Conservation of Cephalopods: California and Washington have approved bans on octopus farming. Hawaii is considering similar action against raising octopus, a member of Cephalopods, demand for food.Cephalopods are a class of ocean-dwelling intelligent invertebrates that includes cuttlefish, squid and octopus.
Northern giant hornet
Northern giant hornet: The Northern giant hornet, nicknamed the murder hornet, has been successfully eradicated in the US.The Northern giant hornet (Vespa Mandarinia) is the largest hornet (wasp) in the world, measuring up to 2 inches long.A wasp is a type of insect belonging to the order Hymenoptera, which also includes bees and ants.It has […]
Undersea Cable Network
Undersea Cable Network: India is set to launch two new cable systems in the coming months namely India Asia Xpress (IAX) and India Europe Xpress (IEX).IAX connects Chennai and Mumbai with Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia in Asia while IEX connects them with France, Greece, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Djibouti.They are high-capacity optic fibre cables laid […]
