Impact Of Logging And Climate Change On Biodiversity : IISc Research An IISc research investigating impacts of logging and climate change on biodiversity-rich tropical mountain forests has revealed intriguing ecological shifts. Analysis of insect-eating tropical bird data collected over 10 years showed logging is pushing smaller species to higher cooler elevations due to hotter temperatures […]
Tag: 9th Jan 2024
African Raptors : Population Declines
African Raptors : Population Declines A new study has revealed that 37 out of 42 African raptor species analyzed have experienced significant population declines of around 88% in the past 40 years. Out of these, 29 species constituting 69% have seen drops over 3 generation lengths that qualify them as globally threatened under IUCN criteria […]
Zosurabalpin : New Class Of Antibiotics
Zosurabalpin : New Class Of Antibiotics Researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics, specifically zosurabalpin, with the potential to combat drug-resistant bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii. This antibiotic was found to be effective against CRAB (carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii)-induced pneumonia and sepsis in mouse models. Zosurabalpin, a drug candidate, was developed through the optimization of a tethered […]
Starlink Satellites With Direct-To-Cell
Starlink Satellites With Direct-To-Cell: SpaceX successfully launched the first set of Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. Direct-to-cell refers to a technology that enables communication signals, such as text messages, voice, and data, to be transmitted directly from space-based satellites to mobile devices (cell phones) without the need for traditional ground-based infrastructure. In the context […]
Lunar Gateway Station : NASA
Lunar Gateway Station : NASA The UAE recently announced its participation in developing a module on NASA’s Lunar Gateway Station alongside the USA, Japan, Canada, and the European Union. Lunar Gateway Station is a primary component of NASA’s Artemis program. Artemis intends to establish a long-term base on the Moon (Artemis base), and the Lunar […]
Taurus Missile
Taurus Missile: Pressure is mounting on the German Chancellor to give the green light for long-range Taurus missiles that would be a significant boost to Kyiv’s weapons arsenal for striking critical Russian assets. Taurus KEPD 350, known as the ‘bunker buster’, is a Swedish-Germanlong-range air-to-surface cruise missile. The high-precision stand-off guided missile system can penetrate […]
Dynamic Asset Allocation
Dynamic Asset Allocation: Asset management company (AMC) PPFAS Mutual Fund recently filed for an open-ended dynamic asset allocation scheme with the capital market regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). DAA is an investment strategy that involves the frequent adjustment of the weights in a portfolio based on the overall market performance or […]
Hog Deer : Spotted
Hog Deer : Spotted The hog deer has been spotted for the first time at the Rajaji Tiger Reserve. Rajaji Tiger Reserve is spread over three districts of Uttarakhand: Haridwar, Dehradun and Pauri Garhwal. It is situated along the hills and foothills of the Shiwalik ranges. Hog deer: It is a solitary creature but sometimes […]
Innovations For Defence Excellence : Set To Participate In The Tenth Edition Of The Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024
Innovations For Defence Excellence : Set To Participate In The Tenth Edition Of The Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 Innovations for Defence Excellence- Defence Innovation Organization (iDEX-DIO) is all set to participate in the tenth edition of the Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2024 from 10 to 12 January 2024 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. iDEX is the flagship scheme […]
Products From Odisha : GI Tag
Products From Odisha : GI Tag Products from Odisha, ranging from the Similipal Kai chutney made with red weaver ants to the embroidered Kapdaganda shawl, have bagged the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. Newly GI Tagged products: Kapdaganda Shawl It is woven and embroidered by the women of the Dongria Kondh tribe, a particularly vulnerable […]
