Year: 2020

NGMA to organise virtual tour to mark Ramkinkar Baij’s 115th birth anniversary

News: The Ministry of Culture’s National Gallery of Modern Art will organise a virtual tour to commemorate the 115th Birth Anniversary of Ramkinkar Baij. Facts: Ramkinkar Baij(1906-1980) was an iconic sculptor, painter and a graphic artist. He studied at Kala Bhavana, the art school at Santiniketan and was under the guidance of Nandalal Bose. He… Continue reading NGMA to organise virtual tour to mark Ramkinkar Baij’s 115th birth anniversary

Hubble Space Telescope releases image of NGC 3895

News:NASA’s Hubble telescope has released an image of a spiral galaxy called NGC 3895. Facts: NGC 3895 was discovered by German-born British astronomer William Herschel in 1790.It was later observed by the Hubble Space Telescope. It is located at a distance of over 161 million light-years and is a part of Ursa Major. The image,… Continue reading Hubble Space Telescope releases image of NGC 3895

Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana

News: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has inaugurated the Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojna. Facts: Chamba Tunnel: It is a 440-metre long tunnel built by Border Roads Organisation(BRO) on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway(NH94) in Uttarakhand. The tunnel will facilitate all-weather connectivity to Chardham – Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Badrinath. Chardham Pariyojna: The project involves… Continue reading Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana

Karnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa

News:Department of Archaeology in Karnataka will commence field research work to explore archaeological evidence that may put an end to speculations regarding the birthplace of Purandara Dasa. Facts: Purandara Dasa was a Haridasa (meaning servant of Lord Hari or Lord Krishna), a renowned composer of Carnatic music, a Vaishnava poet, saint and a social reformer.… Continue reading Karnataka govt. takes efforts to solve mystery over birthplace of Purandara Dasa

Maharashtra: Katkari tribal youths bring benefits of Giloy to doorsteps in Shahpur

News:A group of Tribal Youth from Katkari community came together to market Giloy through Pradhan Mantri Van Dhan Yojana. Facts: Giloy is an Ayurvedic herb used in the medicines to treat various kinds of fever (viral fever, malaria) as well as diabetes. Katkari Tribe: The Katkari are primarily located in the state of Maharashtra and… Continue reading Maharashtra: Katkari tribal youths bring benefits of Giloy to doorsteps in Shahpur

Genes in wheat varieties mapped

News:The Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute(ARI) has mapped two alternative dwarfing genes Rht14 and Rht18 in wheat.  Facts: Rht14 and Rht18: These are two alternative dwarfing genes in wheat associated with better seedling vigour and longer coleoptiles (sheath protecting the young shoot tip). Significance: They can reduce crop residue burning and can also allow deeper sowing… Continue reading Genes in wheat varieties mapped

Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna(ANTIA) finds high energy particles from ice

News: NASA’s Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna(ANITA) have detected high energy particles from ice in Antarctica. Facts: ANITA instrument: It is a radio telescope to detect ultra-high energy cosmic-ray neutrinos from a scientific balloon flying over the continent of Antarctica.  ANITA is also the first NASA observatory for neutrinos of any kind. How does ANITA detect… Continue reading Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna(ANTIA) finds high energy particles from ice

Explained: Now online, a map tracking migrants, real time

News: CoAST India (Collaboration/Covid Action Support Group) has been launched by India Observatory in collaboration with Anand-based Forest Ecological Security (FES) as its main nodal point. Facts: CoAST India: It is a GIS-enabled dashboard that maps the movement of migrants in real time and draws information from 55 organisations on the ground to help administrators,… Continue reading Explained: Now online, a map tracking migrants, real time

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