News:The Pune-based Agharkar Research Institute(ARI) has mapped two alternative dwarfing genes Rht14 and Rht18 in wheat. Facts: Rht14 and Rht18: These are two alternative dwarfing genes in wheat associated with better seedling vigour and longer coleoptiles (sheath protecting the young shoot tip). Significance: They can reduce crop residue burning and can also allow deeper sowing… Continue reading Genes in wheat varieties mapped
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Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna(ANTIA) finds high energy particles from ice
News: NASA’s Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna(ANITA) have detected high energy particles from ice in Antarctica. Facts: ANITA instrument: It is a radio telescope to detect ultra-high energy cosmic-ray neutrinos from a scientific balloon flying over the continent of Antarctica. ANITA is also the first NASA observatory for neutrinos of any kind. How does ANITA detect… Continue reading Antarctic Impulsive Transient Antenna(ANTIA) finds high energy particles from ice
Explained: Now online, a map tracking migrants, real time
News: CoAST India (Collaboration/Covid Action Support Group) has been launched by India Observatory in collaboration with Anand-based Forest Ecological Security (FES) as its main nodal point. Facts: CoAST India: It is a GIS-enabled dashboard that maps the movement of migrants in real time and draws information from 55 organisations on the ground to help administrators,… Continue reading Explained: Now online, a map tracking migrants, real time
