HKU5-CoV-2: A newly discovered bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been identified in China. AKU5-CoV-2 is a newly discovered Bat Coronavirus. It Closely Resembles The SARS-Cov-2, The Virus Behind COVID-19 Pandemic. It Belongs To The Merbecovirus Subgenus, Which Also Includes The Virus Responsible For Middle East Respiratory Syndrome […]
Tag: 25th Feb 2025
Andaman Sea : Earthquake
Andaman Sea : Earthquake An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 struck the Andaman Sea recently. Andaman Sea is a semi-enclosed marginal sea in the northeastern Indian Ocean. It lies between the eastern coast of India and the Malay Peninsula, with Myanmar to the north and the Indonesian island of Sumatra to the south. The Bay of […]
Northern Pintail Duck
Northern Pintail Duck: A flock of rare northern pintail ducks has been recently spotted at an unprecedented altitude of 13,500 feet in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. It is a graceful, migratory waterfowl celebrated for its striking appearance and fascinating behavior. Scientific name: Anas acuta Sometimes referred to as the northern nomads, northern pintails have extensive migratory […]
Bathouism
Bathouism: The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam has included ‘Bathouism’ as an official option in the religion column of various application forms. It is the traditional faith of the Bodos, the largest plains tribe of Assam. The word ‘Bathou’ is derived from the Bodo language, where ‘Ba’ means ‘five’ and ‘thou’ means ‘deep philosophical […]
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater
Blue-cheeked Bee-eater: The first breeding site of the Blue-Cheeked Bee-eater (Merops persicus) in peninsular India has been discovered in the saltpans of Aandivilai near the Manakudy Mangroves in Kanniyakumari district. It is a near passerine bird in the bee-eater family, Meropidae. It was historically known as passage migrant and winter visitor in India. It may […]
Zagros Mountains
Zagros Mountains: A geologist said that a hilly area surrounding the Zagros Mountains in Iraq is being pulled into Earth. Zagros Mountains is a major mountain range in West Asia. Scientists estimate that these Mountains were formed during orogenic episodes triggered by the sliding of the Arabian Plate underneath the Eurasian Plate during the Miocene […]
Mount Dukono
Mount Dukono: The Mount Dukono erupted which prompted the Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue an aviation warning. Mount Dukono is located in Indonesia’s North Maluku province. It is a complex volcano and one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. The volcano, situated on Halmahera Island, spewed a column of ash […]
Prime Minister Internship Scheme
Prime Minister Internship Scheme: The Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) is once again open for applications with the launch of round 2 of the pilot phase. After more than six lakh applications in round 1, round 2 offers more than one lakh internship opportunities in top companies across more than 730 districts in India. The […]
Electronic Personnel License
Electronic Personnel License: The Union Civil Aviation Minister launched Electronic Personnel License (EPL) for pilots. Electronic Personnel License is a digital version of a personnel license that will replace traditional physical licenses for pilots. It will be securely accessible via the eGCA Mobile Application, ensuring a seamless and transparent process in alignment with the Government […]
Technology Adoption Fund
Technology Adoption Fund: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has launched a new fund called Technology Adoption Fund. Technology Adoption Fund consists of a corpus of Rs 500 crore to support the growth of India’s space startups. This fund aims to accelerate the development of indigenous space technology, reducing reliance on imported […]
