According to a new study, the society’s expectations about gender roles have a deep impact on human brains and can alter human brain at the cellular level. The researchers have highlighted that though the terms sex and gender are used interchangeably, they are different things. Sex is based on biological factors such as sex chromosomes… Continue reading ‘Gender stereotypes leave imprint on brains’
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Imphal, Indian Navy’s advanced guided missile destroyer, launched in Mumbai
The Indian Navy has launched guided missile destroyer Imphal at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai. It has been named after the Battle of Imphal and Kohima that were fought between British and Japanese Army during World War II in 1944. Imphal is the third ship to be launched under Project 15-B. It is a project… Continue reading Imphal, Indian Navy’s advanced guided missile destroyer, launched in Mumbai
Happy Earth Day 2019: This year’s theme is ‘protect our species’
On the occasion of Earth Day 2019, several events and campaigns are being held worldwide. The Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on 22nd April. The theme for Earth Day 2019 is ‘Protect Our Species’. It aims to draw attention to the rapid extinction of species across the world. The extinction of species is… Continue reading Happy Earth Day 2019: This year’s theme is ‘protect our species’
Must Read News Articles – April 22nd, 2019
Archives GS 2 ‘No changes in citizenship Bill needed if Clause 6 implemented properly’ Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, which was signed in 1985 after the Assam Agitation of 1979-85, envisages that appropriate constitutional, legislative and administrative safeguards should be provided to protect, preserve and promote the cultural, social, linguistic identity and heritage of… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – April 22nd, 2019
Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 22nd, 2019
Read the following questions and answer them by clicking on the links in not more than 200 words Time: 30 Minutes Kindly review each other’s answer Discuss the key feature of the draft amendment to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. What are the issues with the draft amendment Act? What is the fixed maturity plan?… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – April 22nd, 2019
Sisi as Prez till 2030?Egypt vote to decide
Egypt will hold a three-day referendum on constitutional amendments that could allow President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi to stay in office until 2030. Parliament had already approved the proposals which would bolster the role of the military and expand the president’s power over judicial appointments. The key constitutional amendments are (a)An amendment to Article 140 of… Continue reading Sisi as Prez till 2030?Egypt vote to decide
Biomarkers found for lymph node metastasis in oral cancer
A team of researchers from the National Institute of Biomedical Genomics,West Bengal has found the Biomarkers for lymph node metastasis in oral cancer. The researchers have said that by looking out for five biomarkers,it is now possible to tell in advance if a person with oral cancer of the gum and cheek has lymph node… Continue reading Biomarkers found for lymph node metastasis in oral cancer
Indoor emissions affect air-quality standards
A recent study has found out that indoor pollution such as use of firewood,kerosene and coal in the households contributed to about 40% of the PM 2.5 pollution in the Gangetic basin districts. The study has said that villages still use firewood for room heating and water heating.Further,people still prefer cheap wood fuel despite LPG… Continue reading Indoor emissions affect air-quality standards
Indian bullfrogs take to invasive behaviour early in Andamans
According to a recent study published in Biological Invasions,Indian bullfrog in Andaman islands exhibit their invasive behaviour early in their lives.Even in the developmental stages,the large bullfrog tadpoles eat other native frog tadpoles. The bullfrog is found widely in mainland India and protected under Schedule IV of the Indian Wildlife Act 1972.It is steadily occupying… Continue reading Indian bullfrogs take to invasive behaviour early in Andamans
Over one lakh Olive Ridley turtles enter sea in Odisha
The phenomenon of hatching of baby turtles from the eggshells has begun at the beach of Kalam Island off Odisha coast in Kendrapara district.Kalam Island is a part of Gahirmatha Marine Sanctuary. In the Indian Ocean, the majority of Olive Ridleys nest in two or three large groups near Gahirmatha in Orissa.The coast of Odisha… Continue reading Over one lakh Olive Ridley turtles enter sea in Odisha
