Recently, a team studied the composition of meteorites found on Earth and conducted a telescopic survey of the materials that make up the major asteroid families in the asteroid belt. Chondrites
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Tenkana-A new genus of jumping spiders
A team of arachnologists has discovered a new genus of jumping spiders, ‘Tenkana’, found across southern India, encompassing two previously known species.
Anguiculus dicaprioi: New snake species named after Leonardo DiCaprio
A new snake species discovered by a team of researchers in western Himalayas, has been named after Hollywood actor and producer Leonardo DiCaprio in honour for his contribution towards conservation.
16th BRICS Summit 2024
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 16th BRICS Summit held under Russia’s Chairship, in Kazan on 23 October 2024. About BRICS
India’s fourth nuclear submarine launched into water in Visakhapatnam
India’s 4th nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), referred to as S4, was launched into water at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam on 16 October, 2024.
Dera Baba Nanak – Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor
India and Pakistan on 22 October agreed to renew their agreement to operate the Kartarpur Corridor to facilitate pilgrims from India to visit the Kartarpur Sahib Gurudwara for another five years. About Dera Baba Nanak – Sri Kartarpur Sahib corridor
Supreme Court (SC) upholds States’ power to regulate industrial alcohol
A Constitution Bench of nine judges, in an 8:1 majority judgment, upheld the States’ right to regulate industrial alcohol. Background Supreme Court’s recent judgement
People’s Right to Information museum
The foundation stone for a people’s Right to Information museum was recently laid at Beawar in Rajsthan. It is the birthplace of the RTI movement.
eShram-One Stop Solution
The Central Government’s ‘eShram-One Stop Solution’ portal has now integrated 12 schemes of different Central Ministries and Departments to the site. Key points
2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival
The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal dedicated key maritime projects to the nation during the 2nd Indian Lighthouse Festival in Puri, Odisha. Key points
Namo Bharat Trains
To mark the completion of one year of Namo Bharat operations, the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister took a ride on the Namo Bharat train and visited key stations along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut RRTS corridor.
Connections established between Volcanic Eruption & Ionospheric Disturbances
A new study has revealed a previously unexplored ionospheric connection between the massive eruption of the Tonga volcano, a submarine volcano in the South Pacific, on 15 January 2022 and the formation of Equatorial Plasma Bubbles (EPBs) or an ionospheric Read More …
Bioluminescence phenomenon near Chennai
In October 2024, residents of Thiruvanmiyur and Neelankarai in Tamil Nadu experienced a stunning spectacle as stretches of the beach glowed with bioluminescence. Key points What is Bioluminescence? Bioflourescence
Candy Leaf plant has therapeutic properties, says new study
According to a new study, Candy Leaf (Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni) plant also has therapeutic properties for diseases like endocrine, metabolic, immune, and cardiovascular diseases, because of its effect on cellular signalling systems . Assam exports Stevia worldwide.
Naseem-Al-Bahr 2024
INS Trikand and Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft, participated in the Indo-Oman bilateral naval exercise Naseem-Al-Bahr with the Royal Navy of Oman Vessel Al Seeb off Goa from 13 to 18 October 24.