Knolls Archive of Day 30th of April 2025
Golconda Blue
News: The Golconda Blue diamond – “among the rarest and most important…ever discovered throughout history”, has been expected to fetch $35 million to $50 million at an auction in Geneva on May 14. About Golconda Blue It is a legendary 23.24-carat fancy vivid blue diamond, renowned for its exceptional clarity, rich blue hue, and royal… Continue reading Golconda Blue
Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations
News: Tamil Nadu Government has formed a three-member high-level committee to review Centre-State relations, echoing Rajamannar committee of past. Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations. About Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations It was formed by Tamil Nadu government in 1969 and it gave its Report in 1971. It was the first state-level initiative to review Centre-State relations.… Continue reading Rajamannar Committee on Centre-State Relations
Rafale-Marine Fighter Jet
News: India and France has inked an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale-M aircraft – 22 single-seater and four twin-seater – for the Indian Navy. About Rafale-Marine Fighter Jet It is a single-seat, carrier-borne, 4+ generation aircraft capable of performing a wide range of missions, including deep strikes, air defence, and reconnaissance. Manufactured… Continue reading Rafale-Marine Fighter Jet
RNA-Based Antiviral to Combat Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)
News– A team of scientists from Germany has developed an innovative RNA-based antiviral agent using RNA silencing that offers protection against the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)- one of the most damaging plant viruses globally. About Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) Type: Plant virus affecting over 1,200 plant species. Affected Crops: Cucumbers, melons, cereals, bananas, pumpkins, etc.… Continue reading RNA-Based Antiviral to Combat Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
News- A poacher was arrested recently after an exchange of fire with forest guards at Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary in Balasore district. Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary. About Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located in the Balasore district of Odisha, within the Eastern Ghats. Area: It spans an area of 272 sq.km. and falls under the Chota… Continue reading Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary
