Dicliptera srisailamica: New Flower Species Discovered

Botanists from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new flower species, which took place in the Eastern Ghats of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The species, named Dicliptera srisailamica, was found in the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve. The research ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Migratory Bird Deaths Linked to Avian Botulism

High temperatures and low salinity in Sambhar Lake have led to a concerning outbreak of avian botulism. This situation has resulted in the deaths of at least 600 migratory birds in Rajasthan. Reports indicate that the die-off began on October ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

APEC Summit Highlights Tensions Ahead

US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed global challenges at the recent APEC summit in Lima. Their remarks brought into light concerns about future economic relations, especially with Donald Trump’s return to the White House. The summit, ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: International / World Current Affairs

Chinese Astronauts Successfully Raised Four Zebrafish in Space

Chinese scientists achieved a big breakthrough in space ecology by keeping a closed aquatic system working during the Shenzhou-18 mission, which ended on November 4, 2024, setting a new record for space ecological studies. The Experiment Overview The closed ecosystem ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India and Japan Defence Technology Agreement

India and Japan have recently signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI), which focuses on the co-development of the UNICORN mast. The UNICORN is a conical structure that enhances stealth on naval warships, which falls under the India-Japan Defence Technology Cooperation ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 17-18, 2024

1. Which country has agreed to provide its integrated antenna system, UNICORN, to the Indian Naval Ships? [A] Japan[B] Singapore[C] Russia[D] France Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Japan] Notes:Japan has agreed to provide its integrated antenna system, UNICORN, to the ..

AAP’s Mahesh Khinchi Elected Delhi’s New Mayor

The recent mayoral elections in Delhi have sparked political activity with Mahesh Khichi from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) being elected as the new Mayor. This election followed an extended delay of nearly eight months. It marks an important victory ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Clean Ganga Mission to Start Dolphin Ambulance

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is actively promoting conservation efforts and targeting the Ganga River’s biodiversity. They focus particularly on endangered species like the Ganga Dolphin. Recent developments include the introduction of a Dolphin Ambulance. This vehicle will ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs