News: India is set to have over 100 villages certified as tsunami-ready in the Indian Ocean region. This achievement will make India the first country in the Indian Ocean region to have such a large number of tsunami-ready villages. About Tsunami Ready Programme It is an initiative led by UNESCO to strengthen community resilience against… Continue reading Tsunami Ready Programme
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Aegean Sea
News: Greek coastguard were searching for a missing child off the island of Farmakonisi after rescuing 52 migrants in two separate incidents in the Aegean Sea. About Aegean Sea Location: The Aegean Sea is a marginal sea of the Mediterranean Sea, located between Greece and Turkey. It lies between the Balkan Peninsula in the west and… Continue reading Aegean Sea
‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship
News: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has introduced the ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’ to invite students and young researchers to undertake policy-oriented research on issues related to women across India. About ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) to encourage research on women-centric issues in India. Aim: The fellowship focuses… Continue reading ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship
Ghost Pairing
News: WhatsApp ghost pairing has led to a recent rise in cases of cyber fraud involving unauthorised access to users’ messaging accounts. About Ghost Pairing Ghost pairing is a cyber fraud technique in which attackers gain unauthorised access to a victim’s WhatsApp account. It occurs when fraudsters secretly link the victim’s WhatsApp account to another… Continue reading Ghost Pairing
Bhima River
News: People of Vijayapura, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir districts say they were cheated by Maharashtra over their share of water from Bhima River for many decades. About Bhima River Origin: Bhima River starts from the Bhimashankar hills in Maharashtra. It is also known also as the Chandrabhagha River. States covered: It flows through Maharashtra, Karnataka and… Continue reading Bhima River
Candida Auris
News: Scientists have discovered a genetic process which could unlock new ways to treat Candida auris which has shut down multiple hospital intensive care units. About Candida Auris Candida Auris (C. auris) is a fungus that can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness. Some strains of Candida auris are resistant to multiple antifungal drugs, which… Continue reading Candida Auris
Anjadip – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
News: INS Anjadip’ Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft) was delivered to the Indian Navy. About INS Anjadip – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) INS Anjadip is the third of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being inducted into the Indian Navy. Named after: The ship derives its name from Anjadip Island located off… Continue reading Anjadip – Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
Raccoon Roundworm
News: Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries, with Germany at the epicentre. About Raccoon Roundworm It is a parasitic worm found in raccoon intestinal tract. Scientific name:Baylisascaris procyconis, (family Ascarididae) Affected Region: It affects raccoon populations in parts of North… Continue reading Raccoon Roundworm
Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
News: Forest authorities arrested 53 persons for attempting to encroach upon protected land within the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve, Chhattisgarh. About Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve The Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve is located in the Chhattisgarh. The reserve includes the Udanti Wildlife Sanctuary and the Sitanadi Wildlife Sanctuary along with parts of Tourenga, Mainpur, Indagaon, Kulhadighat, Dhawalpur, and… Continue reading Udanti–Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)
News: The US Army plans to deploy the Dark Eagle LRHW on a mobile, land-based platform, while the US Navy will field its Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) version for launch from surface ships and submarines. About Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) The Dark Eagle is a long-range hypersonic missile system developed by U.S.A. It… Continue reading Dark Eagle Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW)
