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The Mar-a-Lago Accord is a modern take on the 1985 Plaza Accord, with a focus on devaluing the US dollar to revive manufacturing, increase exports, and manage fiscal debt. Key Elements of the Mar-a-Lago Accord: Comparison with the Plaza Accord (1985): (Source: Indian Express)
Matcha is a powdered green tea known for its vibrant hue and uniquely smooth, non-bitter taste. According to a Financial Express report, it is emerging as one of India’s newest wellness trends, with brands capitalizing on what some are calling a green gold rush. (Source: Financial Express)
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) are organic and inorganic substances—including minerals and ions—dissolved in water.
Six migrants have died and 40 are missing after a shipwreck off the Italian island of Lampedusa late on March 18, 2025. About Lampedusa Island
A recent study by microbiologists at AIIMS Bhubaneswar and climate scientists at IIT Bhubaneswar, published in Current Research in Microbial Sciences, has identified environmental factors that influence the occurrence of melioidosis in Odisha. Key Findings of the Study (Source: The Hindu)
Recently, scientists have confirmed a fourth form of ice, called Plastic Ice VII. The research study was published in journal Nature. Water’s Ubiquity in the Universe Beyond the Three Common States Discovery of “Plastic Ice VII” What is Plastic Ice VII? Why is This Important?
On World Hypertension Day, celebrated on May 17, 2023, the Government unveiled the “75/25” initiative which aims to provide standardized care to 75 million individuals living with hypertension and diabetes by December 2025. (Source: PIB)
What is Mycelium? How are Mycelium Bricks Made? Why Mycelium Bricks? (Source: The Hindu)
Researchers from the University of Melbourne and the NORCE Norway Research Centre predict that the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) could weaken by 20% by 2050. (Source: BBC)
Lantana camara has emerged as the most challenging invasive species in Haryana’s reserved forest areas, infesting around 89 sq km of forest, reported The times of India. This aggressive plant dominates the native flora, leading to a decline in biodiversity. Key Points (Source: The Times of India)
While Mars has long been known as the “Red Planet” due to its rusty appearance—historically linked to deities like the Roman god of war and the Egyptian “Her Desher”—new research published in February 2025 suggests that the red color of Mars is more likely due to water-bearing iron oxides rather than dry iron oxides. Key Points:
A research team at the Advanced Structural Engineering Lab, BITS-Pilani, Hyderabad campus, has developed low-cost base isolation solutions. Key Highlights (Source: Business Line)
China’s Zhurong rover has provided ground-penetrating radar data revealing what appears to be ancient Martian beaches, adding to the growing evidence that Mars once had a large ocean called Deuteronilus. Key Findings Why This Matters? (Source: DD News)
For the first time, scientists have discovered that two nocturnal bull ant species—Myrmecia pyriformis & Myrmecia midas—use polarized moonlight to navigate at night. Key Findings: 🔹 Most nocturnal foragers track the moon’s position, but this method is unreliable due to waxing, waning, and cloud cover. 🔹 Bull ants detect & use polarized moonlight, even when moonlight intensity drops by 80% during a crescent moon! 🔹 This is only the second Read More …
A new study has accurately estimated the physical parameters of thermal and magnetic field structures of solar coronal holes which have significant influence on space weather that affects satellites, as well as the Indian summer monsoon rainfall. What are Coronal holes? Coronal holes, which are dark regions in X-ray and extreme ultraviolet images of the Sun, have open magnetic field lines and are hence important for understanding the interplanetary medium Read More …
