The Eta Aquariid meteor shower was active in April-May 2024. Comprising burning space debris moving at speeds of around 66 km per second into Earth’s atmosphere, these showers are seen in May every year, and are best visible to countries Read More …
Category: Current Affairs
Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management (ISHAN) initiative
India has initiated the process of consolidating its four airspace regions into a single entity spanning the entire nation, in order to refine and strengthen air traffic management (ATM).
First synchronised estimation of the Nilgiri Tahr
Recently, the Tamil Nadu Forest Department launched the first synchronised estimation of the Nilgiri Tahr, the State animal of Tamil Nadu. (Source: The Hindu)
NASA Captures Luna impact Crater in Gujarat’s Banni grassland
NASA Earth Observatory’s orbiting Landsat 8 satellite has recorded a picture of a crater named Luna in Gujarat’s Kutch region Banni Plains grassland).
Norway-India Partnership Initiative (NIPI)
India’s Union Health Secretary and the Deputy Ambassador of Norway signed the documents marking the commencement of the 4th phase of Norway India Partnership Initiative (NIPI).
India launches World Castor Sustainability Forum (WCSF)
India has launched the World Castor Sustainability Forum (WCSF). This initiative aims to provide a sustainable and traceable supply chain of castor while improving economic, social, and environmental performance. Key points About Castor plant
Regulations of AYUSH products
Recently, the Supreme Court expanded the scope of the misleading ads case against Patanjali Ayurveda to include the promotion of fast moving consumer goods as well. Regulations of AYUSH products
Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra appointed President of GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
The Government of India has set in motion the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) with the appointment of retired Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra as its President. Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Hydrogen–fuel cell trains
According to the Business Line’s report, Indian Railways has begun work towards developing “cost-efficient” hydrogen–fuel cell trains, with indigenous technology. Key points
Mangiferin and Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
A recent study published in the journal “American Chemical Society Pharmacology and Translational Science” found that mangoes are useful in protecting the gut health and protect people from several gastro disorders. Mangiferin Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
Letters Rogatory
Delhi Police is likely to approach the Union home ministry and subsequently the court on sending a Letter Rogatory (LR) to Russia seeking details of the email ID from where the message about bomb threats were sent to several schools Read More …
A wild orangutan used a medicinal plant to treat a wound
According to a new study in Scientific Reports, a Sumatran orangutan in Indonesia has self-medicated using a paste made from plants to heal a large wound on his cheek.
Shaksgam valley
India has lodged a strong complaint with China over construction work in the Shaksgam valley, which it described as an “illegal” effort to change the situation on the ground. Key points
Cocoa beans price rise
The price of cocoa beans, the most important raw material in chocolates, has skyrocketed, hitting a record $12,000 a tonnes in April, around four times last year’s price.
46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46)
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) through the National Centre for Polar and Ocean Research (NCPOR), will host the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM 46) and the 26th Meeting of the Committee for Environmental Protection (CEP 26) from May Read More …