Black Sea: US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia on Ukraine war and Black Sea ceasefire US and Russian officials are engaged in diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia to advance a broader ceasefire in Ukraine and negotiate a Black Sea maritime ceasefire. US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to broker peace, holding prior discussions with Ukrainian […]
Tag: 25th Mar 2025
Vikramshila University : In News
Vikramshila University: In News A decade after Nalanda University came up in the foothills of Rajgir, work is on to revive another ancient centre of learning in Bihar — Vikramshila. The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is currently developing the ancient site of Vikramshila University to boost tourism. The Bihar government has identified 202.14 acres […]
DNA fingerprinting
DNA fingerprinting: DNA polymorphisms, through STR analysis and PCR, enable forensic breakthroughs in justice (exonerations, crime-solving) and historical revelations via ancient DNA extraction. DNA fingerprints are widely used in forensic science, ancestry tracing, and biological research. A DNA fingerprint is a unique genetic profile based on STR variations. It is created using Capillary Electrophoresis: DNA […]
IOS SAGAR
IOS SAGAR: The Indian Navy is set to participate in a large-scale multilateral maritime engagement exercise with African nations, titled ‘Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement’ (AIKEYME). Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar is a maritime security cooperation initiative in the Southwest Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Duration: April 5 to May 8, 2025. INS Sunayna, an offshore patrol […]
WEF UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025
WEF UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025: The World Economic Forum’s (WEF) UpLink Annual Impact Report 2025 highlights the contributions of start-ups supported through WEF’s UpLink platform in driving innovation for climate action. Key Findings: In 2023-2024 UpLink-supported ventures have prevented 142,400 tonnes of carbon emissions. 140 million hectares of land and water ecosystems protected (nearly […]
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve: The number of big cats in the Nagarjuna Sagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) in the Nallamala forest area has increased from 74 in 2023 to 76 in 2024, as per the Annual Report on Status of Tigers, Prey and Other Mammals-2024. It is located in the Nallamala hill ranges (an offshoot […]
Targeted Species-Specific Conservation
Targeted Species-Specific Conservation: A global study published in PLOS Biology has found that targeted conservation efforts have helped prevent the extinction of numerous animal species, highlighting the effectiveness of species-specific interventions for conservation. Nearly 99.3% of species that improved in the IUCN Red List category since 1980, benefitted from conservation measures. Out of 969 species […]
Urban Heat Island
Urban Heat Island: The Telangana Socio-Economic Outlook 2025 report reveals that Hyderabad is experiencing increased nighttime heat stress due to the urban heat island effect. The UHI effect is a climatic phenomenon observed in urban areas, where temperatures are significantly higher than in surrounding rural areas. This discrepancy in temperature is attributed to human activities […]
Indonesia to Join New Development Bank: A Strategic Move Towards Economic Growth
Indonesia to Join New Development Bank: A Strategic Move Towards Economic Growth Indonesia has announced its decision to join the New Development Bank (NDB), a multilateral financial institution established by the BRICS nations. President Prabowo Subianto made this declaration during a meeting with NDB President and former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. This move is expected […]
P.S. Raman’s Book ‘Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings’ Launched with MS Dhoni
P.S. Raman’s Book ‘Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings’ Launched with MS Dhoni: Cricketer MS Dhoni and members of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) team made a surprise appearance at the book launch event of ‘Leo: The Untold Story of Chennai Super Kings’, written by P.S. Raman, a former vice-president of the Tamil […]
