Researchers have discovered a new species of fossil coelacanth on Gooniyandi Country in northern Western Australia. Around 380 million years ago, the site was a tropical reef teeming with more than 50 species of fish.
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Ngamugawi wirngarri-A a new species of fossil coelacanth
Neuralink gets FDA’s breakthrough device tag for ‘Blindsight’ implant
Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink’s experimental implant aimed at restoring vision received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “breakthrough device” designation.
Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial
The Strategic Clean Energy Partnership (SCEP) Ministerial, co-chaired by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and India’s Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, took place in Washington D.C. on 15 September.
33% of sepsis deaths in India linked to antibiotic resistance crisis
According to the new Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project, in 2019, between 3 and 10.4 lakh people in India died due to bacterial antimicrobial resistance (AMR). About Sepsis
WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin published for World Ozone Day
The World Meteorological Organization has issued its annual WMO Ozone and UV Bulletin, on the occasion of World Ozone Day on 16 Sept, 2024. Key facts
India jumps to Tier 1 in ITU’s Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024
The Global Cybersecurity Index (GCI) 2024 was released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Key highlights
MVA-BN: WHO prequalifies the first vaccine against mpox
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the MVA-BN vaccine as the first vaccine against mpox to be added to its prequalification list. The vaccine has been manufactured by Bavarian Nordic. About MVA-BN vaccine Mpox
India launches Operation Sadbhav to provide aid to Typhoon Yagi affected countries
India has launched Operation Sadbhav to provide humanitarian assistance to typhoon Yagi-affected countries – Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam. Key points
Iran launches Chamran-1 satellite
Iran on September 14 launched a research satellite into orbit with a rocket built by the Revolutionary Guards.
Greenland landslide triggered mega tsunami and caused Earth to vibrate for nine days
According to a research paper published in the journal Science, a landslide in a remote part of Greenland caused a mega-tsunami that sloshed back and forth across a fjord for nine days, generating vibrations throughout Earth. Key points About Fjord
Exercise AL NAJAH 2024
The Indian Army contingent is participating in the 5th edition of India-Oman Joint Military Exercise AL NAJAH.
India-Bangladesh extradition treaty
The chief prosecutor of Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has announced plans to seek the extradition of ousted leader Sheikh Hasina from neighbouring India. Key points
Mexico becomes first country to approve popular election of judges
Mexico has become the first country to allow voters to elect judges in various judicial bodies.
UN International Day of South-South Cooperation 2024 Theme
The United Nations International Day of South-South Cooperation was celebrated on September 12 with the theme of “A better tomorrow through South-South Cooperation”. South-South cooperation initiatives
Exercise Eastern Bridge 2024
An IAF contingent comprising MiG-29s, Jaguars and C-17s are participating in Exercise Eastern Bridge in Oman.