News: NASA’s Perseverance rover detected electrical activity in Mars’ atmosphere for the first time, using its SuperCam instrument. About Perseverance Rover Perseverance is a semi-autonomous car-sized rover sent in NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission to explore Mars. Landing: It is the first rover to land in an ancient Martian river delta, located inside the Jezero crater.… Continue reading Perseverance Rover
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Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
News: A recent study found that grey seal milk contains 332 different kinds of oligosaccharides, making it more complex than human milk. About Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) Grey seal is a marine mammal belonging to the family Phocidae. It is also called the Atlantic seal or the horsehead seal. Habitat: It spends most of their… Continue reading Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Key Facts About Italy
News: The Italian Parliament has approved a law recognizing femicide, with support from both ruling and opposition parties, to better protect women. Key Facts About Italy Location: Italy is located in Southern and Western Europe, consisting of a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea and several islands. Capital: The capital and largest city of Italy… Continue reading Key Facts About Italy
Operation Sagar Bandhu
News: Operation Sagar Bandhu is in news as India rushes urgent relief supplies to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. About Operation Sagar Bandhu Operation Sagar Bandhu is India’s humanitarian relief initiative providing vital Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. Guided by: The operation is guided by India’s… Continue reading Operation Sagar Bandhu
Tex-RAMPS Scheme
News: The Government of India has approved the Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost innovation and competitiveness in the textiles sector. About Tex-RAMPS Scheme Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme is for future-proofing India’s textiles and apparel ecosystem. Type of Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Ministry involved: It is fully funded and… Continue reading Tex-RAMPS Scheme
Finn’s Weaver
News: Finn’s Weaver Bird is in the news because its population is rapidly declining in the Terai region. About Finn’s Weaver The Finn’s Baya (Ploceus megarhynchus) is also called as Finn’s Weaver, Yellow Weaver and Himalayan Weaver. In Uttarakhand, it is called Pahari (hill) Baya. Naming: The weaver bird was named Finn’s Weaver after Frank… Continue reading Finn’s Weaver
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets with a financial outlay of Rs. 7,280 crore. About Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative to build a complete domestic supply chain from rare earth oxides to finished… Continue reading Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
Abujhmadiya Tribe
News: The Abujhmadiya tribe is in news because its members are increasingly participating in the Bastar Olympics sports tournament. About Abujhmadiya Tribe It is sub-group and sub-caste of the Gond tribe of the Central India region. On racial grounds, they are placed in the Pre-Dravidian or Proto-Australoid group, with generally medium height and strong physique.… Continue reading Abujhmadiya Tribe
Lachit Borphukan
News: Every year, 24th November is celebrated as Lachit Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. About Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan was an Ahom army commander known for leading the 1671 Battle of Saraighat against the Mughals. Birth: He was born on 24th November 1622. Battle of Saraighat: In the 1671… Continue reading Lachit Borphukan
SIDDHI 2.0 Platform
News: SIDDHI 2.0 is in the news because CCRAS has launched its second edition as a two-day national conclave in Vijayawada. About SIDDHI 2.0 Platform Full form: Scientific Innovation in Drug Development, Healthcare & Integration (SIDDHI 2.0) It is the second edition of CCRAS’s flagship industry–research interface initiative in Ayurveda. Launched by: It has been… Continue reading SIDDHI 2.0 Platform
