Knolls Archive of Day 8th of January 2025
Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A male tiger born in the Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary in Yavatmal has traveled an extraordinary 500 kilometers to reach Solapur district in Maharashtra. About Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Situated in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. Known as the “Green Oasis” of Southern Maharashtra due to abundant water resources from rivers like Purna, Krishna, Bhima, and Tapti.… Continue reading Tipeshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
UGC Draft Regulations 2025
News: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan introduced the UGC Draft Regulations 2025. It brings substantial reforms in the appointment process for Vice-Chancellors (VCs) and academic staff. Draft Guidelines for Vice-Chancellor Appointment The University Grants Commission (UGC) has outlined key guidelines for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors (VCs) to ensure transparency, inclusivity, and merit in the selection… Continue reading UGC Draft Regulations 2025
MicroRNAs and Caenorhabditis elegans
News: The discovery of microRNAs (miRNAs) in Caenorhabditis elegans transformed our understanding of gene regulation. Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2024 for discovering miRNAs in C. elegans. About MicroRNAs (miRNAs) Definition– MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are small, non-coding RNA molecules, typically around 20-22 nucleotides long, that play a crucial… Continue reading MicroRNAs and Caenorhabditis elegans
Sonobuoys
News: India and the U.S. announced cooperation on co-production of U.S. sonobuoys for Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA) for the Indian Navy. About Sonobuoys Sonobuoys are expendable, electro-mechanical acoustic devices used to detect underwater sounds, such as those made by submarines or ships. Working Mechanism: Sonobuoys are dropped from aircraft or ships in canisters and activate… Continue reading Sonobuoys
