Mount Marapi : Erupted Indonesia’s Mount Marapi in West Sumatra province erupted, spewing white-and-grey ash plumes for more than 3,000 metres (about 9,800 feet) into the air. Mount Marapi is located in West Sumatra. Its name means Mountain of Fire. With over 60 eruptions to its credit since the late 18th century, Marapi claims the […]
Tag: 5th Dec 2023
FjordPhantom : Android Malware
FjordPhantom : Android Malware Cybersecurity firm Promon has identified a novel Android malware named FjordPhantom that employs virtualization to target applications. FjordPhantom is a new malware that employs virtualization to elude detection and target applications. It propagates through messaging services and combines app-based malware with social engineering to deceive banking customers. It strategically zeroes in […]
Buxa Tiger Reserve
Buxa Tiger Reserve: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken Suo-motu cognisance of a report on the mowing down of three elephants by a goods train at Buxa Tiger Reserve. Buxa Tiger Reserve (BTR) lies in the Alipurduar sub-division of the Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal. Its northern boundary runs along the international border with […]
Abelmoschus Odishae : New Plant Species Of ‘Wild Okra’
Abelmoschus Odishae : New Plant Species Of ‘Wild Okra’ A scientist from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) recently discovered a new plant species of ‘wild okra’ named ‘Abelmoschus Odishae’. Abelmoschus Odishae is a new plant species of ‘wild okra’. It was discovered in a moist deciduous forest in Banspal block in Keonjhar district, […]
Allied Climate Partners : COP28
Allied Climate Partners : COP28 At COP28, Allied Climate Partners joined the International Finance Corporation in a climate financing venture to try to generate $11 billion in investments in developing countries. Allied Climate Partners is a philanthropic investment organisation. With a mission to increase the number of bankable, climate-related projects and businesses in emerging […]
White Lung Syndrome : Outbreak In China
White Lung Syndrome : Outbreak In China In outbreak of a respiratory illness in northern China and Ohio in the US — the White Lung Syndrome as people are calling it — has sparked speculation online of a new pandemic threat after COVID-19. White Lung Syndrome originates from distinctive white patches on chest X-rays in […]
Purchasing Managers Index
Purchasing Managers Index: India’s manufacturing sector continued to perform better with S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rising to 56 in November against 55.5 in October. Purchasing Managers’ Index is an indicator of business activity – both in the manufacturing and services sectors. It is a survey-based measure that asks the respondents about changes in […]
2023 World Malaria Report
2023 World Malaria Report: The 2023 World Malaria Report, recently released by the World Health Organization (WHO), sheds light on the alarming malaria situation in India and globally. Key Highlights of the Report: The 2023 World Malaria Report reveals a global surge with an estimated 249 million cases in 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. Covid-19 […]
Codex Alimentarius Commission
Codex Alimentarius Commission: India has been unanimously elected as a member representing the Asian region in the Executive Committee of Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) during its 46th meeting at Food and Agriculture organization (FAO) headquarters at Rome. India proposed the establishment of global standards for millets like Finger millet, Barnyard millet, Kodo millet, Proso millet, […]
Cyclone Michaung
Cyclone Michaung: Cyclone Michaung is a tropical cyclone that is tracking northwest in the western Bay of Bengal. ‘Michaung’ is named after a suggestion provided by Myanmar. It means strength and resilience. The National Crisis Management Committee (NCMC) recently convened to assess the readiness of State governments and Central Ministries for the approaching cyclone ‘Michaung’ […]
