News: Cephalopods, such as octopuses and squids, are increasingly recognized for their intelligence. This has sparked calls for humane treatment regulations comparable to those for vertebrates. About Cephalopods: Cephalopods are a class within the phylum Mollusca, which includes octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and nautiluses. Cephalopods are cold-blooded (ectothermic), meaning their body temperature is regulated by the… Continue reading Cephalopods
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Key Facts about Greenland
News: US President-elect Donald Trump sparked controversy by proposing that the United States buy Greenland, calling it an “absolute necessity” for national security. About Greenland Capital: Nuuk Highest Point: Gunnbjorn’s Fjeld Greenland is the world’s largest island, lying in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is geographically part of the North American continent but politically associated… Continue reading Key Facts about Greenland
No-Detention Policy
News: The Central Government has recently amended the Right to Education Act, 2009, eliminating the no-detention policy in schools governed by the Act. This includes Kendriya Vidyalayas, Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas, and other institutions under the Ministries of Defence and Tribal Affairs. About No-Detention Policy The policy, introduced under Section 16 of the Right to Education… Continue reading No-Detention Policy
SpaDeX Mission
News: India’s SpaDeX mission, designed to develop and demonstrate the technology necessary for docking and undocking spacecraft in space, is set to launch aboard PSLV-C60 on December 30. About SpaDeX Mission It is a cost-effective technology demonstrator mission for the demonstration of in-space docking using two small spacecraft launched by PSLV. PSLV-C60 will carry two… Continue reading SpaDeX Mission
Telecommunications Rules, 2024
News: Recently, the Union Government had notified the Telecommunications (Procedures and Safeguards for Lawful Interception of Messages) Rules, 2024. Telecommunications Rules in 2024 About the Telecommunication Rules, 2024 These rules empower some enforcement and security agencies to intercept phone messages under certain conditions, superseding Rule 419A of the Indian Telegraph Rules, 1951. Key Provisions: Competent… Continue reading Telecommunications Rules, 2024
Speed Guns
News: Speed guns are being widely used by law enforcement officials to monitor traffic speed. About Speed Gun It is a device to measure the speed of a moving object without having to be in contact with the object. It was originally developed during World War 2 for military use. Functioning of a Speed Gun … Continue reading Speed Guns
SMILE Programme
News: India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogramme of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) Programme. About SMILE Programme It is a programmatic policy-based loan (PBL) to support the Indian government to undertake wide ranging reforms in the logistics sector. Aim: To strengthen… Continue reading SMILE Programme
Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
News: A study on avian diversity at the Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary (BBBS) has found that the number of avian species have declined by almost 72% in 27 years. About Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary It is a wetland situated on the boundary of Dhemaji and Lakhimpur districts in Assam. History: Created during the earthquake of 1950 Declared… Continue reading Bordoibam-Bilmukh Bird Sanctuary
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity. About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions. Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative. Utility: Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Dark Comets
News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets. About Dark Comets They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet. Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation. Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets
