Bhadra Tiger Reserve: The number of people visiting the Bhadra tiger reserve for safari has gone up and the tourists need to take adequate care not to disturb this eco-sensitive zone Bhadra Tiger Reserve is situated in the midst of the Western Ghats region of It is unique as it nestled within several hill ranges. […]
Tag: 7th May 2024
Oxytocin : Action Against Use In Dairy Colonies
Oxytocin : Action Against Use In Dairy Colonies The Delhi High Court called for action against ‘rampant use of Oxytocin’ in dairy colonies in the national capital. Oxytocin is also known as the ‘love hormone’, is a hormone secreted by the pituitary glands of mammals during sex, childbirth, lactation or social bonding. It can also […]
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower
Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which has been active since April 15, will peak on May 5 and 6. Eta Aquariid meteor is formed when Earth passes through the orbital plane of the famous Halley’s Comet, which takes about 76 years to orbit the Sun once. It seems to be originating […]
#PlayTrue Campaign : NADA
#PlayTrue Campaign : NADA The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India recently wrapped up its #PlayTrue Campaign, attracting over 12,133 participants. The #PlayTrue Campaign, organized by NADA India, aims to raise awareness about clean sports and anti-doping practices. Through activities like quizzes and awareness sessions, it promotes fair play and integrity in sports, aligning with the […]
Draft New Explosives Bill
Draft New Explosives Bill: The government has proposed a new Explosives Bill to replace the outdated Explosives Act of 1884. The bill is aimed at regulating the manufacture, possession, use, sale, transport, import, and export of explosives. It also aims to increase fines for violations and streamline the licensing process for explosives such as gunpowder […]
FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern In US
FLiRT: New COVID-19 Variants Increase Concern In US A series of COVID-19 variants within the Omicron JN.1 lineage, known as FLiRT, including the KP.2 and KP 1.1 variants, is rapidly spreading in the United States, exhibiting new mutations which increase their contagiousness. The symptoms are largely similar to those of other Omicron infections and hospitalisation […]
Tornado Struck In West Bengal
Tornado Struck In West Bengal: A deadly tornado struck in West Bengal and killed five people and injured over a 100. An increasing number of tornadoes have formed across India and caused destruction. A warming Bay of Bengal and land, along with anomalous wind patterns could be a reason behind this. A tornado is a […]
Orangutan Treats Wound With Medicinal Plant
Orangutan Treats Wound With Medicinal Plant: An orangutan named Rakus in Sumatra (Indonesia) treated a facial wound with a medicinal plant called Akar Kuning (Fibraurea tinctoria).Scientists say they’ve observed an orangutan named Rakus appearing to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant. It’s the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe […]
Diplomatic Passport
Diplomatic Passport: After sexual abuse allegations surfaced against Janata Dal (Secular) MP Prajwal Revanna, he fled to Germany using a diplomatic passport. Diplomatic passports are issued to individuals representing a country on official diplomatic missions or government business. They are used by diplomats, government officials, and sometimes their immediate family members. These passports are a […]
Standard Essential Patents : Challenges For India’s Telecom Manufacturing Sector
Standard Essential Patents: Challenges For India’s Telecom Manufacturing Sector The judiciary’s involvement in standard essential patents (SEPs) poses challenges for India’s telecom manufacturing sector. Standard Essential Patents (SEPs) are patents that cover technologies adopted as industry standards, crucial for ensuring interoperability among different products and systems. These patents are essential for implementing a particular standard, […]