PM-YASASVI Scheme: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has implemented the PM Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India (PM-YASASVI). PM-YASASVI Scheme is a comprehensive umbrella scheme aimed at uplifting students from Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) by providing them with access to quality education during […]
Tag: 25th Oct 2024
Giant Salmon Carp
Giant Salmon Carp: A huge Giant salmon carp fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. It is also known as the Mekong giant salmon carp, is a species of freshwater fish in the family Cyprinidae and the single species in the monotypic genus Aaptosyax. The […]
Lake Erie : Infected Bacteria
Lake Erie : Infected Bacteria Research has shown that toxins from these bacteria called microcystin can make animals and people sick when they come into contact with infected water of Lake Erie. Lake Erie is the fourth largest of the five Great Lakes of North America. It forms the boundary between Canada(Ontario) to the north […]
LISA Mission : NASA
LISA Mission : NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) revealed the first look of the prototype for six telescopes that will help LISA’s three spacecraft detect gravitational waves in space. The Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) mission is a collaborative effort between NASA and the European Space Agency (ESA) set to launch in […]
E. coli : Outbreak
E. coli : Outbreak According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person died and 49 others fell ill following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Hamburgers. Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a type of bacteria that can be found in the intestines […]
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary : Reject The Proposal For The Barachukki Mini-Hydel Project
Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary : Reject The Proposal For The Barachukki Mini-Hydel Project The Karnataka Forest Department has been urged to reject the proposal for the Barachukki mini-hydel project, which necessitates diversion of forest land in the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) of the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Mandya, […]
Biodiversity Monitoring : Bioacoustics
Biodiversity Monitoring : Bioacoustics Bioacoustics combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring both on land and in aquatic settings, according to researchers. Bioacoustics is a cross-disciplinary science that combines biology and acoustics. It refers to the investigation of sound production, dispersion, and reception in animals. Bioacoustics research can include approaches whereby scientists focus […]
International Snow Leopard Day 2024
International Snow Leopard Day 2024: International Snow Leopard Day is every year celebrated on 23rd October, 2024. International Snow Leopard Day It came into being in 2013, following the adoption of the Bishkek Declaration in Kyrgyzstan where 12 countries that host snow leopard populations agreed to collaborate in their conservation efforts. Countries Hosting Snow Leopards: […]
Parkinson’s Disease : Recent Study
Parkinson’s Disease : Recent Study A recent research has proposed a significant shift in understanding Parkinson’s Disease (PD) through the “gut-first hypothesis”, suggesting a gut-brain connection in its onset and progression. The research is significant as it may shift the understanding of the diagnosis, development and treatment of this neurodegenerative disorder. The “gut-first hypothesis” suggests […]
Kazan Declaration
Kazan Declaration: The 16th BRICS Summit saw the leaders adopt the Kazan Declaration: ‘Strengthening Multilateralism For Just Global Development And Security’ The 16th BRICS Summit was hosted by Russia in Kazan from October 22 to October 24, 2024. Theme: “Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security”. Participants: Leaders of BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, […]
