Kandhamal Haldi,a variety of indigenous turmeric grown only in southern Odisha has received Geographical indication (GI) tag from Geographical Indication Registry of India. Kandhamal Haldi is a member of the Curcuma botanical group, which is a part of the ginger family whose botanical name is Curcuma Longa. It is known for its medicinal values. The… Continue reading On Foundation Day, Odisha receives GI tag for ‘Kandhamal Haldi’
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India space debris may have doubled after Mission Shakti
The NASA has criticised India’s Mission Shakti, the anti-satellite missile test. The Mission was carried out by shooting down Microsat-R, an Indian imaging satellite. NASA stated that the anti-satellite missile test has endangered the International Space Station (ISS) and led to the creation of nearly 400 pieces of orbital debris. Orbital/ space debris/space junk… Continue reading India space debris may have doubled after Mission Shakti
Poll panel steps in to allow launch of book on Rafale deal
An election flying squad had stayed the release of a book on the Rafale aircraft deal titled Nattai Ulukkum Rafale Bera Oozhal (The Rafale scam that is rocking the country), and seized its copies. Officials said that the release of the book was in violation of the Model Code of Conduct. However, later the book… Continue reading Poll panel steps in to allow launch of book on Rafale deal
EC pulls up Railways, AI over model code
The Election Commission (EC) has expressed displeasure over the lackadaisical approach of Air India and the Railways in enforcing the Model Code of Conduct (MCC). Earlier in March, the EC had issued a show cause notice to the Railways and Civil Aviation ministries over the use of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s pictures on rail tickets… Continue reading EC pulls up Railways, AI over model code
Third Edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Royal Australian and Indian Navies – AUSINDEX-19 set to begin
The third edition of AUSINDEX (Australia India Exercise) has commenced off the coast of Vishakhapatnam. AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The focus of the 3rd AUSINDEX is on anti-submarine warfare. The aim of the exercise is to strengthen and enhance mutual cooperation and interoperability between… Continue reading Third Edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Royal Australian and Indian Navies – AUSINDEX-19 set to begin
Enzyme to arrest bacteria cell growth discovered
Scientists at the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) have discovered a new enzyme which helps in breaking cell walls of bacteria. The study has been published in the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences, USA. The discovery could help in providing new antibiotic drugs to combat anti-bacterial resistance. Antibiotics are medicines used to… Continue reading Enzyme to arrest bacteria cell growth discovered
This summer will be warmer than normal, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that the average maximum temperatures from April to June are likely to be warmer by half a degree in several places in Central India and northwest India. Previously, the IMD had also issued a temperature outlook for the hot weather season of March to May. The prediction has… Continue reading This summer will be warmer than normal, says IMD
Global landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
Recently,Earth Hour was observed on March 30,2019.The theme of this year was #Connect2Earth.The UN headquarters in New York,the pyramids of Egypt and Rio’s Christ were among top world monuments under darkness for an hour to put the spotlight on climate change and its impact on the planet. Earth Hour is an annual international event organised… Continue reading Global landmarks go dark for Earth Hour
Study finds gaps in conservation efforts in Western Ghats
According to a recent study,it has been found that expansion of protected areas in the Western Ghats has been detrimental to the Dhole which is commonly known as the Asiatic wild dog.Further,dhole’s presence in Karnataka’s Western Ghats has come down from 62% in 2007 to 54% in 2015. Dhole is an apex social carnivore in… Continue reading Study finds gaps in conservation efforts in Western Ghats
US cutting aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
The U.S. State Department has decided to cut off aid to three Central American countries collectively known as the Northern Triangle.This decision was taken to push these countries to stop migration into the US. This decision comes in the backdrop of US President accusing these countries as the primary source of illegal migrants entering into… Continue reading US cutting aid to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras
