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Differential Rotation of the Sun’s Chromosphere
Using 100 years daily records of the Sun at the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, astronomers have succeeded in mapping, for the very first time, the variation in the rotation speed of the Sun’s chromosphere, from the equator right up to its Read More …
Nazca Lines in Peru
Archaeologists using artificial intelligence (AI) have discovered hundreds of new geoglyphs depicting parrots, cats, monkeys, killer whales and even decapitated heads near the Nazca Lines in Peru.
India formally joins Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN)
India has formally joined the US led Minerals Security Finance Network (MSFN), which aims to strengthen cooperation among members to secure supply chains for critical minerals.
India Rises to 39th Place in Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024
India has moved up to 39th place among 133 global economies in the WIPO’s Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024. Key points GII 2024 calculation
National Health Accounts Estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22
The Union Health Ministry released the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for India 2020-21 and 2021-22. These estimates are the eighth and ninth in the series of reports released annually by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The Read More …
Extinct volcanoes a ‘rich’ source of rare earth elements
A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements and could offer a new way to source these in-demand metals.
Centre proposes 1.84 lakh hectares around Gir forest as eco-sensitive zone
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued a preliminary notification declaring more than 1.84 lakh hectares surrounding the Gir Protected Area as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ).
Genetic Rescue Effect
Iberian lynx was once the world’s most threatened cat species. It’s mostly found in parts of Spain and Portugal. Inbreeding depression Outbreeding depression (Source: The Hindu)
100 years of announcement of the discovery of Indus Valley civilisation
September 20, 2024 marks the centenary of the announcement of the discovery of the Indus Valley civilisation. Key points
Computer Security Incident Response Team-Power (CSIRT-Power)
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal inaugurated COMPUTER SECURITY INCIDENT RESPONSE TEAM – POWER (CSIRT–POWER) facility at Northern Regional Power Committee in New Delhi.
Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat
Defence Research and Development Organisation, DRDO has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indian Institute of Technology, IIT Delhi to develop Light Weight Bullet Proof Jackets.
Sarco suicide pod controversy
In Switzerland, several people were taken into custody after the controversial Sarco suicide pod was used to end a woman’s life. Key points
Anura Kumara Dissanayake becomes Sri Lanka’s third woman PM
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on September 24, 2024 appointed MP and former academic Harini Amarasuriya as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister, as part of a four-member Cabinet under him.
Asia Power Index 2024-India ranks third
The Sydney-based think tank Lowy Institute has released the the annual Asia Power Index 2024. Key findings of the index