Source-This post on Air of the Anthropocene Initiative has been created based on the article “Global project ‘paints’ evidence of air pollution in India” published in “The Hindu” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? The “Air of the Anthropocene” project uses light painting to visualize air pollution in India, Ethiopia, and the UK. This emphasizes… Continue reading Air of the Anthropocene Initiative
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Musankwa Sanyatiensis- Dinasaur species
Source- This post on Musankwa Sanyatiensis has been created based on the article “Musankwa sanyatiensis, a new dinosaur from Zimbabwe discovered” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 7 June 2024. Why in News? Scientists discovered fossils on the shoreline of Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe that represent a completely new dinosaur species. About Musankwa Sanyatiensis 1. Musankwa sanyatiensis is a… Continue reading Musankwa Sanyatiensis- Dinasaur species
Dnipro
Source-This post on Dnipro has been created based on the article “Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s Dnipro injures seven people, including two children” published in “The Print” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? A recent Russian missile attack on the central city of Dnipro injured seven people, including two children, and damaged civilian infrastructure.… Continue reading Dnipro
Revising TB treatment protocols
Source-This post on Revising TB treatment protocols has been created based on the article “Health Ministry reworks protocol as country’s TB elimination drive plateaus” published in “The Hindu” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Health Ministry official stated that India’s efforts to achieve a rapid decline in tuberculosis (TB) morbidity and mortality and work… Continue reading Revising TB treatment protocols
Women Representation in Lok Sabha
Source-This post on Women Representation in Lok Sabha has been created based on the article “The representation of women in the incoming Lok Sabha, how it compares to previous years” published in “The Indian Express” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? Over the years, the gender composition of the Lok Sabha has generally trended towards… Continue reading Women Representation in Lok Sabha
Fungus Parengyodontium album
Source-This post on Fungus Parengyodontium album has been created based on the article “Fungus Breaks Down Plastic Polyethylene in the Ocean” published in “Laborotary Equipment” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? Researchers discovered that the marine fungus Parengyodontium album can break down the plastic. About Parengyodontium album 1. Parengyodontium album is a marine fungus… Continue reading Fungus Parengyodontium album
Minuteman III
Source-This post on Minuteman III has been created based on the article “On Cam: Nuclear-capable Minuteman III ICBM Lights Up U.S. Skies Amid Tensions With Russia” published in “Hindustan Times ” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? The US Air Force recently tested an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force… Continue reading Minuteman III
Blaze Star
Source-This post on Blaze Star has been created based on the article “A ‘new star’ could appear in the sky any night now. Here’s how to see the Blaze Star ignite” published in “livescience” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? The upcoming explosion of “Blaze Star” (T Coronae Borealis) which is a rare celestial event.… Continue reading Blaze Star
Mount Kanlaon
Source-This post on Mount Kanlaon has been created based on the article “Hundreds in emergency shelters after volcano erupts in Philippines” published in “Indian Express” on 6 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Mount Kanlaon on Negros island exploded sending a plume of ash, rocks and gases five kilometres. Mount Kanlaon About Description About 1. Mount Kanlaon… Continue reading Mount Kanlaon
Stromatolites- Geological Structures
Source-This post on Stromatolites has been created based on the article “published in “The Print” on 4 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, scientists discovered living stromatolites which are ancient geological structures formed by algae on Sheybarah Island, located on the northeastern shelf of the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia. About Stromatolites 1. About Stromatolites: These are… Continue reading Stromatolites- Geological Structures
