Tardigrades: A team of researchers has identified the genetic mechanisms that help a newly discovered species of tardigrades (Hypsibius henanensis) withstand high levels of radiation. These are known as water bears or moss piglets, tardigrades have long fascinated scientists as they can withstand extreme conditions. They are free-living tiny invertebrates belonging to the phylum Tardigrada. […]
Tag: 29th Oct 2024
200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava
200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava: On the 200th anniversary of Kittur Vijayotsava a commemorative Postage stamp was released at the historic Kittur Rani Channamma Stage, Kittur Fort Premises. She was born in Kakati, a small village in today’s Belagavi district of Karnataka. She became queen of Kitturu (now in Karnataka) when she married Raja Mallasarja […]
Nature Conservation Index
Nature Conservation Index: India with an abysmal score of 45.5 (out of 100) has been ranked 176th in the Global Nature Conservation Index, 2024. India’s rank at the bottom is mainly attributed to inefficient land management and rising threats to its biodiversity. The assessment highlighted multiple threats to India’s biodiversity, including habitat loss and fragmentation […]
Sohrai Painting : PM Gift To Russian President
Sohrai Painting : PM Gift To Russian President Prime Minister of India gifted Sohrai painting to Russian President during the recently held BRICS summit in Kazan. Sohrai Painting is an indigenous mural art form. It is also interesting to note that the word ‘Sohrai’ comes from soro – translating to ‘to drive with a stick’. […]
Lord’s Resistance Army
Lord’s Resistance Army: A court in Uganda has sentenced Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) commander Thomas Kwoyelo to 40 years in prison after a landmark war crimes trial over his role in the group’s two-decade reign of violence. Lord’s Resistance Army is a Ugandan rebel group currently operating in the border region of the Democratic Republic […]
DF-26 Missile
DF-26 Missile: China’s stockpile of DF-26 intermediate-range ballistic missiles (IRBMs) has grown substantially, with new satellite imagery capturing nearly 60 new launchers at a prominent Beijing-based production site. DF-26 (Dong Feng-26) is a Chinese intermediate-range ballistic missile (IRBM). It possesses the capability to strike both land-based and maritime targets. The missile measures 14 m long, […]
China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory
China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory: After years of construction, China’s Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is set to begin data collection on neutrinos. This cutting-edge particle physics experiment aims to greatly enhance our understanding of the subatomic particles. JUNO will observe solar neutrinos for a real-time view of solar processes and study neutrinos from uranium […]
Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum
Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum: Gujarat’s Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum in Balasinor, an iconic site is currently under consideration for a UNESCO geo-heritage tag. The park faces neglect in maintenance and management, impacting both visitor experience and the conservation of fossils. Dinosaur Fossil Park and Museum is Located in Raiyoli, Balasinor, Gujarat, known for […]
Indo-Tibetan Border Police
Indo-Tibetan Border Police: The Prime Minister greeted the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) Himveers and their families on the occasion of ITBP Raising day. ITBP is a Central Armed Police Force functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was raised on 24th October, 1962 during the India-China War and is a border guarding police force […]
State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs)
State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs): The Global Sovereign Debt Roundtable (GSDR), which addresses challenges in debt restructuring processes, is set to discuss State Contingent Debt Instruments (SCDIs). SCDIs helps speed up debt restructuring by offering bonds with payouts contingent on countries meeting specific economic or fiscal targets. E.g., GDP-linked bonds issued by Ukraine that are […]
