News: The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) recently launched its 2030 Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD). About Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands (GSRD) The initiative is led by CGIAR centers, the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT).… Continue reading Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands
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INS Tushil
News: The Indian Navy is ready to commission its latest multi-role stealth guided missile frigate, INS Tushil, in Kaliningrad, Russia, on 09 Dec 24. About INS Tushil It is an upgraded Krivak III-class frigate of Project 1135.6. Features The ship incorporate “stealth technology” to reduce radar visibility and underwater noise signatures. The ship is equipped… Continue reading INS Tushil
Anna Chakra & SCAN Portal
News: The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution recently launched two initiatives: ‘Anna Chakra’ and the SCAN (Subsidy Claim Application for NFSA) portal. About Anna Chakra It is a Public Distribution System (PDS) Supply chain optimization tool. The Department of Food and Public Distribution leads the initiative to improve the efficiency of… Continue reading Anna Chakra & SCAN Portal
Key facts about Guinea
News: Violence and stampede at a football stadium in southeastern Guinea resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries. Key facts about Guinea (Republic of Guinea) Location– It is a coastal country in western Africa. Capital– Conakry (Largest city of Guinea) Borders– It is bordered by Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to… Continue reading Key facts about Guinea
Nano Bubble Technology
News: The Union Minister of State for Forest, Environment, and Climate Change launched the innovative ‘Nano Bubble Technology’ at the National Zoological Park in Delhi. About Nano Bubble Technology It is an advanced technique for enhancing water quality by using extremely small bubbles, known as nanobubbles. Nanobubbles are so tiny (less than 200 nanometers in… Continue reading Nano Bubble Technology
Lake Effect Snow
News: The Great Lakes region in the United States is experiencing extreme winter weather, with heavy lake-effect snow and freezing temperatures. About Lake Effect snow It is a localized weather phenomenon that causes heavy snowfall due to the interaction between cold air and the warmer waters of large lakes. This phenomenon is common in areas… Continue reading Lake Effect Snow
Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA)
News: Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) is gaining attention in the field of cancer research. Recent studies investigate how it forms and its role in cancer progression and drug resistance. Fundamentals of Cells and DNA Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes (total 46 chromosomes). Chromosomes are thread-like structures located in the cell nucleus, made of DNA… Continue reading Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA)
Marburg virus disease (MVD)
News: An outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Rwanda has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 66 reported infections. About Marburg virus disease (MVD) It is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and other primates, like apes and monkeys. It is often referred to as the “bleeding eye virus”… Continue reading Marburg virus disease (MVD)
Martial Law
News: Recently, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, accusing the opposition of endangering democracy and national stability. About Martial Law Martial law is a temporary state of emergency imposed by the government to manage unforeseen threats and crises within the country. During martial law, military authorities assume control of civil administration and… Continue reading Martial Law
Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
News: The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024. It enables major changes in India’s oil and gas exploration laws. About Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 The bill seeks to amend the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, with the goal of increasing investment in oil and… Continue reading Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
