Musankwa sanyatiensis : Dinosaur Fossil Fossils found on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe represent a completely new dinosaur species named Musankwa sanyatiensis. Musankwa sanyatiensis is a new dinosaur species which has been identified from fossils discovered along the shores of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The dinosaur’s genus name, “Musankwa,” was the name of […]
Tag: 7th Jun 2024
Maharani Temple : Destroyed
Maharani Temple : Destroyed The iconic Maharani Temple in Gulmarg, located atop a hillock was distroyed. Maharani Temple is situated on a small hillock in the heart of Gulmarg town in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. Also known as the Rani Temple or Mohineshwar Shivalaya, the temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and […]
UNESCO State Of Ocean Report 2024
UNESCO State Of Ocean Report 2024: UNESCO’s ‘State of Ocean Report, 2024’ provides crucial insights into the current state of global oceans, emphasising the challenges posed by climate change and human activities. The key finding of the report: The upper 2,000 meters of the oceans have experienced significant warming, with the rate increasing from 0.32 […]
Tele-MANAS
Tele-MANAS: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to facilitate collaboration between the two ministries in operating a special cell of Tele MANAS. The Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative was launched by the Ministry of […]
Air Of The Anthropocene Initiative
Air Of The Anthropocene Initiative: “Air of the Anthropocene” project uses light painting to visualise air pollution in India, Ethiopia, and the UK, highlighting severe health risks and sparking global discussions on air quality. The “Air of the Anthropocene” project is an international initiative combining art and science to visualise air pollution through light painting. […]
H5N2 Bird Flu : First-Ever Human Case
H5N2 Bird flu: The first-ever human case of H5N2 has been reported in Mexico City, involving a 59-year-old man who died from the infection. Bird Flu or avian flu, is an infectious viral disease caused by the Avian Influenza A virus. It mainly infects and spreads among poultry and some wild birds. Occasionally, a form […]
UN Convention On Combating Desertification (UNCCD) Report On Rangelands And Pastoralists
UN Convention On Combating Desertification (UNCCD) Report On Rangelands And Pastoralists: A UN Convention on Combating Desertification (UNCCD) report on rangelands and pastoralists has said that millions of pastoralists in India need better recognition of their rights and access to markets. Key Findings of the UNCCD Report: Rangelands cover 80 million square kilometres, which is […]
Leading Edge Actuators & Airbrake Control Module
Leading Edge Actuators & Airbrake Control Module: The Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) handed over the first batch of the indigenous Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Module to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The successful completion of flight trials for Leading Edge Actuators and Airbrake Control Modules has paved the […]
Oleg Kononenko (Russian Cosmonaut) : 1st Person To Spend 1,000 Days In Space
Oleg Kononenko (Russian Cosmonaut) : 1st Person To Spend 1,000 Days In Space Oleg Kononenko, a 59-year-old Russian cosmonaut, recently achieved a historic landmark by becoming the first person to spend 1,000 days in space. This milestone was reached during Kononenko’s fifth mission to the International Space Station (ISS) which commenced on September 15, 2023. […]
Hydroxyurea : To Treat Sickle Cell Disease
Hydroxyurea : To Treat Sickle Cell Disease The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is seeking to develop a pediatric oral formulation of hydroxyurea to treat sickle cell disease in India, where over 20 million individuals are affected. Currently, hydroxyurea is mainly available in 500 mg capsules or 200 mg tablets, making dosing for […]
