News: The discovery of a plant refuge from the End-Permian mass extinction in China is significant because it challenges the long-held belief that the “Great Dying” was equally catastrophic for all life forms. End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME). About End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME) The End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME) is considered the largest mass extinction event in… Continue reading End-Permian Mass Extinction (EPME)
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Miller-Urey Experiment
News: The study on “microlightning” in water droplets is in the news because it offers a new perspective on the long-debated origins of life on Earth. Miller-Urey Experiment. About Miller-Urey Experiment The Miller-Urey experiment was conducted in 1953 by Stanley Miller under the supervision of Harold C. Urey at the University of Chicago. Purpose: To… Continue reading Miller-Urey Experiment
Maritime Security Belt 2025
News: Maritime Security Belt 2025 naval drills were held recently. This marks the fifth year that the three countries have participated in joint exercises. About Maritime Security Belt 2025 It is the annual trilateral naval exercise that took place in the Gulf of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz The exercise includes anti-piracy, search-and-rescue, and… Continue reading Maritime Security Belt 2025
Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The first honey harvest at Maharashtra’s Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary marks a significant milestone. It aimed at empowering the local tribal community by promoting sustainable beekeeping practices. Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary. About Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the Murud and Roha talukas of Raigad district, Maharastra. It was established to protect… Continue reading Phansad Wildlife Sanctuary
Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites
News: The Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs, ancient standing stones in Telangana’s Narayanpet district, dating back around 3,500 to 4,000 years, have been included in India’s tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites. About Menhirs Menhirs are large, upright standing stones, often uncarved, placed individually or in groups. Purpose: Used for burial,… Continue reading Menhir and Megalithic Burial Sites
PM-YUVA 3.0
News: The Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education has introduced PM-YUVA 3.0, the Prime Minister’s Scheme for Mentoring Young Authors. PM-YUVA 3.0 About PM-YUVA 3.0 Launched by: Ministry of Education, Department of Higher Education to nurture young literary talent in India. Aim: To train budding authors under the age of 30 to promote a… Continue reading PM-YUVA 3.0
Heatwave
News: According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is a high likelihood of heatwave conditions in isolated areas of Odisha from March 13-17, Jharkhand from March 14-17, and Gangetic West Bengal from March 15-17. Heatwave About Heatwave A heatwave is a period of unusually high temperatures over a region. The threshold for declaring a… Continue reading Heatwave
UN80 Initiative
News: UN Secretary-General António Guterres has unveiled the UN80 Initiative to enhance efficiency within the nearly 80-year-old organization and make it more cost-effective. UN80 Initiative. About UN80 Initiative It is a newly launched effort by United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres. It aimed at improving efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment within the 80-year-old global organization. The… Continue reading UN80 Initiative
Balochistan
News: The Balochistan train hijacking on March 11, 2025, has drawn global attention as a deadly escalation in Pakistan’s longest-running insurgency. About Balochistan Balochistan is the largest and most sparsely populated province of Pakistan. It lies in the southwestern region of the country. It is bordered by Iran to the west, Afghanistan to the northwest,… Continue reading Balochistan
UNESCO Tentative List
News: India has added six new properties to its UNESCO Tentative List on March 7, 2025. With these additions, India now has 62 sites on the tentative list. UNESCO Tentative List About UNESCO Tentative List The UNESCO Tentative List is an official inventory of sites that a country intends to nominate for inclusion in the… Continue reading UNESCO Tentative List
