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)
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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
Cortisol stress hormone
According to a recent study, sleeping like a log over the weekends for long hours can make up for the damage done to your body by a lack of sleep during the week.
What are polyphenols?
Polyphenols or plant micro-nutrients have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potential metabolic effects.
Mankidia becomes 6th PVTG to get habitat rights over forests in Odisha
Recently, the habitat rights were formally provided to Odisha’s Mankidia community on September 22 under “The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, popularly known as the Forest Rights Act, 2006. Key points (Source: Read More …
POCSO Act: Supreme Court expands definition of “possession” in child pornography cases
The Supreme Court on September 23 said that even viewing, possessing, and not reporting such content is punishable under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act regardless of whether it is shared or transmitted further. Supreme Court observations Read More …
World Rhino report
The world rhino annual report was published by the International Rhino Foundation ahead of World Rhino Day on September 22. Rhino in India
UN adopts “Pact for the Future”
World leaders on 23 September 2024 adopted the Pact for the Future, a landmark declaration pledging concrete actions towards a safer, more peaceful, sustainable and inclusive world for tomorrow’s generations. Key points
India to get first national security semiconductor fabrication plant
Under a transformative collaboration with the US, India will get its first-ever national security semiconductor fabrication plant.
What is the PUSHP concept?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at an Indian diaspora event at Nassau Coliseum on 23rd September, introduced the concept of five petals of ‘Pushp’ that he believes will lead to a developed India.