What is the News? Researchers had earlier unearthed two well-preserved dinosaur skulls during an excavation in East Greenland. They have now named this dinosaur species as Issi saaneq. About Issi saaneq Issi saaneq is a dinosaur that lived about 214 million years ago in what is now Greenland. It was a medium-sized, long-necked herbivore and… Continue reading Issi saaneq: New dinosaur species, which roamed Greenland 214 mn years ago
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Highly invasive snail spotted in Kerala
What is the News? Researchers have found a tiny snail species named Physella Acuta also known as acute bladder snail in the Edappally canal in Kochi, Kerala. This snail species is globally branded as a Highly Invasive Species. Note: An invasive species is an organism that causes ecological or economic harm in a new environment where it… Continue reading Highly invasive snail spotted in Kerala
Launch of the Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region by NITI Aayog
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Springs?3 Concerns4 What are the recommendations given by the report based on best practices? What is the News? Niti Aayog has released a Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region(IHR). This Resource Book is a summarised guiding document on best practices in springshed management in… Continue reading Launch of the Resource Book on Springshed Management in the Indian Himalayan Region by NITI Aayog
Diabetes Atlas: A new report shows worrying growth of the diabetes pandemic
Contents1 What is the News?2 About International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas3 What are the key findings of IDF Diabetes Atlas?4 About Diabetes What is the News? The 10th edition of the International Diabetes Federation Diabetes Atlas has been released. About International Diabetes Federation (IDF) Diabetes Atlas IDF Diabetes Atlas is the authoritative resource on… Continue reading Diabetes Atlas: A new report shows worrying growth of the diabetes pandemic
Cleaning of seashore and awareness drive in full swing under ‘Puneet Sagar’ Abhiyan by NCC cadets
What is the News? National Cadet Corps (NCC) is carrying out a nationwide campaign named ‘Puneet Sagar’ Campaign. What is the ‘Puneet Sagar’ Campaign? Puneet Sagar is a nationwide campaign to free seashores/beaches from plastic & other waste materials and increase awareness about the importance of keeping these clean. Aim: To propagate the message of… Continue reading Cleaning of seashore and awareness drive in full swing under ‘Puneet Sagar’ Abhiyan by NCC cadets
Adapt on climate, not mitigate: Study
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the key observations made by the report?3 Initiative Related to Climate Action measures by Companies3.1 Science-Based Targets initiative(SBTi) What is the News? A report titled ‘Decarbonisation and the evolving role of corporate boards’ has been released by KPMG, a global network of professional firms. What are the key… Continue reading Adapt on climate, not mitigate: Study
11TH Edition of Joint INDO-MALDIVES Training Exercise ‘EX EKUVERIN’
What is the News? The 11th Edition of Exercise EKUVERIN between India & Maldives will be conducted at Kadhdhoo Island, Maldives. What is Exercise EKUVERIN? Exercise Ekuverin (meaning ‘Friends’ in the Maldivian language) is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Maldives since 2009. Aim: To enhance synergy & interoperability between the Armed Forces… Continue reading 11TH Edition of Joint INDO-MALDIVES Training Exercise ‘EX EKUVERIN’
KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Project RE-HAB?3 Where was this project earlier launched?4 What is the significance of this Project? What is the News? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) has launched Project RE-HAB (Reducing Elephant-Human Attacks using Bees) in Assam. What is Project RE-HAB? Project RE-HAB is a sub-mission of KVIC’s National… Continue reading KVIC Rolls Out Project RE-HAB in Assam to Prevent Elephant – Human Conflicts Using Tiny Bees
Explained: Konyak tribe numbers make them crucial to peace talks
What is the News? At Least 14 civilians were killed in the firing by security forces in Mon District in Nagaland. The civilians killed in this incident belonged to the Konyak Community. About Konyak Tribe Konkyak is one of the major tribes of Nagaland that reside mostly in the Mon district. They are also found… Continue reading Explained: Konyak tribe numbers make them crucial to peace talks
Launch of All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series 2021-2022 by Atal Innovation Mission
What is the News? Atal Innovation Mission(AIM), Amazon Web Services(AWS) and the Global EdTech Accelerator -UIncept have joined hands to organise the ‘All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series’ for early and advanced stage EdTech founders. What is the All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series Initiative? Aim: To nurture EdTech companies and… Continue reading Launch of All India EdTech Challenge and Master Class Series 2021-2022 by Atal Innovation Mission
