News: The US President-elect recently announced plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America.” About Gulf of Mexico Location: The Gulf of Mexico is a large body of water bordered by the southeastern United States, Mexico, and Cuba. Connections: Connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Straits of Florida Connected to… Continue reading Gulf of Mexico
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Future of Jobs Report 2025
News: Recently, World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the Future of Jobs Report 2025. Key findings of the report The report states that 170 million new jobs will be created by 2030, while 92 million are projected to be displaced. Thus, effectively 78 million new jobs would be created. The sectors that will witness the… Continue reading Future of Jobs Report 2025
BHASHINI Initiative
News: The Union Minister of Labour and Employment has launched the Bhashini enabled e-shram portal in all 22 scheduled languages to benefit unorganised workers. About Bhashini Initiative It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool that aims to transcend language barriers by ensuring that every citizen has access to digital services in their own language. … Continue reading BHASHINI Initiative
Miyawaki Technique
News: Prayagraj Municipal Corporation has employed the Japanese Miyawaki technique to create around 56,000 sq. Meters of dense forests in Prayagraj. About Miyawaki Technique The technique was developed by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki in the 1970s to create dense forests in limited spaces. It is an afforestation technique for cultivating fast growing groves of… Continue reading Miyawaki Technique
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
News: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is taking place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025, to honor the remarkable contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India’s progress. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, celebrates the achievements and contributions… Continue reading Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
Key Facts about Burkina Faso
News: Burkina Faso, a landlocked country in West Africa, was once a French colony and now faces political instability, poverty, and growing insecurity. About Burkina Faso Capital– Ouagadougou: The largest city and administrative center Geography: Location: West Africa, landlocked. Bordering countries: Mali (northwest), Niger (northeast), Benin (southeast), Togo and Ghana (south), and Ivory Coast (southwest).… Continue reading Key Facts about Burkina Faso
Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023
News: The Supreme Court announced it would consider hearing petitions in February challenging the constitutional validity of the 2023 law on appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs). About Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023 Constitutional provisions for appointment of ECs– Election Commissioners are appointed under Article 324 of… Continue reading Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act, 2023
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
