News: Wisdom, a 74-year-old Laysan albatross and the world’s oldest known wild bird, has laid what experts believe to be her 60th egg. About Laysan albatross Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) is a pelagic bird found predominantly in the North Pacific Ocean. Approximately 99.7% of the population nests in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands, with Midway Atoll… Continue reading Laysan albatross
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Copper Industry in India
News: Copper industry in India faces a major copper shortage following the implementation of the Quality Control Order (QCO) on refined copper from December 1, 2024. Japan, which supplies 80% of India’s copper imports, is still awaiting BIS certification, causing a potential supply disruption. About Copper Copper is a reddish-brown metal known for its high… Continue reading Copper Industry in India
International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience
News:The International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience was recently launched to tackle growing challenges and maintain the strength of submarine critical infrastructure. About International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience It was jointly launched by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC). This initiative aims to enhance the resilience… Continue reading International Advisory Body for Submarine Cable Resilience
MuleHunter.AI: RBI’s AI-Powered Tool to Combat Financial Fraud
News: Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) urged banks to adopt its AI/ML-based tool, MuleHunter.AI, to address the growing problem of mule accounts involved in digital frauds. About MuleHunter.AI It is a cutting-edge AI tool designed to detect and flag mule accounts, with the aim of tackling financial fraud and money laundering. Developed by–… Continue reading MuleHunter.AI: RBI’s AI-Powered Tool to Combat Financial Fraud
Global Strategy for Resilient Drylands
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
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
