South East Africa Montane Archipelago: Study A recent study in southern Africa has unearthed a wealth of previously undocumented biodiversity in a newly recognised ecoregion called the South East Africa Montane Archipelago (SEAMA). South East Africa Montane Archipelago (SEAMA) is a newly recognised mountainous ecoregion. It stretches across northern Mozambique to Mount Mulanje in Malawi, […]
Tag: 29th Mar 2024
Solar And Heliospheric Observatory
Solar And Heliospheric Observatory: A citizen scientist spotted a comet in an image from the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) spacecraft. Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) is a project of international collaboration between the European Space Agency (ESA) and the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). It was launched in December 1995, SOHO was […]
Polar Vortex
Polar Vortex: The polar vortex circling the Arctic is swirling in the wrong direction after warming in the upper atmosphere triggered a major reversal event recently. The polar vortex is a large area of low pressure and cold air surrounding both of the Earth’s poles. It weakens in summer and strengthens in winter. The term […]
Order Of The Druk Gyalpo : Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award
Order Of The Druk Gyalpo : Bhutan’s Highest Civilian Award The Prime Minister of India received Bhutan’s highest civilian award, the ‘Order of the Druk Gyalpo’, during his two-day State visit to Bhutan. He is the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour. India and Bhutan have also exchanged several MoUs and […]
Mushk Budiji Rice : Role Of Temp And Altitude
Mushk Budiji Rice : Role Of Temp And Altitude Scientists reported that altitude and temperature play an important role in the development of mushk budiji aroma. Mushk budiji Rice is short, bold aromatic rice grown in the higher reaches of Kashmir valley. It possesses a harmonious blend of taste, aroma and rich organoleptic properties. It […]
Gulaal Gota : Tradition Of Celebrating Holi
Gulaal Gota : Tradition Of Celebrating Holi In Jaipur, Rajasthan, the age-old tradition of celebrating Holi continues. This celebration involves the practice of “Gulaal Gota,” a unique tradition dating back around 400 years. Gulaal Gota is a small ball made of lac, filled with dry gulaal, and weighs around 20 grams when filled. Lac is […]
START 2024 Programme
START 2024 Programme: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will conduct the Space science and Technology Awareness Training (START) 2024 programme during April and May. The START programme is part of the ISRO’s efforts to enable Indian students to become professionals in Space Science and Technology, as the organisation’s Space Science exploration programme continues to […]
MGNREGS : Revised Wages
MGNREGS : Revised Wages The Union government recently announced revised wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS), prompting varied responses from different states. Several states reported an increase in wages ranging from 8% to 10%. The Union Rural Development Ministry obtained special permission from the Election Commission for this routine annual […]
Extension Of AFSPA In Arunachal Pradesh And Nagaland
Extension Of AFSPA In Arunachal Pradesh And Nagaland: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) in certain districts of Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland for an additional six months, effective from April 1, 2024. In Arunachal Pradesh, the AFSPA has been extended for six months in the following […]
