Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island: The unchecked population growth of spotted deer (Chital) is creating problems in Netaji Subhash Chandra Boss Island. Introduced to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands for game hunting in the early 1900s by the British, the herbivore multiplied unchecked for years in the absence of large predators. It has become an […]
Tag: 9th Apr 2024
Intersex People : UN Resolution
Intersex People : UN Resolution The United Nations Human Rights Council recently made a historic decision by adopting a resolution aimed at combating discrimination and harmful practices against intersex people. Intersex people are individuals born with sex characteristics (such as sexual anatomy, reproductive organs, hormonal patterns, and/or chromosomal patterns) that do not align with typical […]
Oceanic Niño Index
Oceanic Niño Index: The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has predicted an 83% probability of the Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) transitioning to a neutral range by April-June 2024. Oceanic Niño Index is the primary indicator for monitoring the ocean part of the seasonal climate pattern called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or “ENSO”. It tracks […]
Death Anniversary Of Mangal Pandey
Death Anniversary Of Mangal Pandey: The death anniversary of Mangal Pandey, who played a significant role in Sepoy Mutiny of 1857, is celebrated on April 8 every year. Mangal Pandey is considered the hero of the first war of Independence, also known as the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. He was born on July 19, 1827 […]
Funding Winter
Funding Winter: Investments from large foreign investors fell by as much as 80 per cent on average in 2023, amid the Indian startup ecosystem’s so-called funding winter. Funding Winter refers to a period of market correction in capital inflow, which lowers the probability of startups getting higher valuations in the short to mid-term. Simply put, […]
Lab-Grown Minibrains
Lab-Grown Minibrains: Minibrains grown in the lab may help explain why concussions and other traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) raise people’s risk of dementia. Lab-grown minibrains are scientifically known as brain organoids, but often called “minibrains” and serve as miniature, simplified models of full-size human brains. Scientists typically grow brain organoids from stem cells, a type […]
Suvidha Portal : Election Commission
Suvidha Portal : Election Commission The Election Commission recently said its Suvidha portal has received over 73,000 applications since the Lok Sabha polls were announced. Suvidha Portal is developed by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure a level playing field upholding the democratic principles of free, fair and transparent elections. It streamlined the […]
AUKUS
AUKUS: The U.S., Britain and Australia are set to begin talks on bringing new members into their AUKUS security pact. AUKUS is a trilateral security partnership between the United Kingdom, the United States of America and Australia agreed in 2021. It is intended to strengthen the ability of each government to support security and defense […]
