Two New Eel Species Discovered

Researchers from the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) have discovered two new species of Congrid eels from the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The species add to India’s marine biodiversity knowledge in relatively less studied fish groups ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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INSAT-3DS Satellite Flagged Off

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has flagged off its advanced meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota for an upcoming launch. The 2275 kg satellite has finished assembly, integration and testing at ISRO’s UR ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Ayodhya Ram Temple’s Solar-Powered “Surya Tilak” for Ram Lalla

As per plans, every year on Ram Navami marking Lord Ram’s birth, the Ram Lalla deity in Ayodhya’s new Ram Mandir will receive a “Surya Tilak” – sunlight focused onto Ram Lalla’s forehead for 6 minutes at noon through an ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Double Cicada Explosion

Americans will witness an exciting yet annoying event this year – a double cicada emergence happening after 221 years. Two cicada broods, XIII and XIX, will simultaneously explode from underground. This concurrent appearance last occurred in 1803 during the Louisiana ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Rare All-White Gentoo Penguin Spotted in Antarctica

A photographer has captured images of an extremely rare all-white Gentoo penguin in Chile’s Antarctic territory. The leucistic female penguin was filmed at the Gabriel Gonzalez Videla Base amongst a large colony of typically black-and-white Gentoo penguins. Gabriel Gonzalez Videla ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Earliest Cases of Genetic Syndromes Identified

Researchers have uncovered the most ancient known instances of individuals with sex chromosome syndromes, dating back roughly 5,000 years. The findings indicate people with extra or missing chromosomes have existed through human history. Genetic syndromes often confer distinct appearances and ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Researchers Discover Oldest Known Skin Fossil

Scientists have uncovered the most ancient skin fossil, dated to about 286 million years old. But the creature it belonged to remains a mystery for now. The textured fragment exceeds previously known skin fossils by over 21 million years. Texture ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Rare ‘Tree Lobsters’ Beat Back Extinction

In an extraordinary survival story, the Lord Howe Island stick insect has defied extinction after its rediscovery in 2001 on a rocky volcanic outcrop called Ball’s Pyramid. With only 20-30 left in the wild, zoos like San Diego now showcase ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Global Fungal Infection Deaths Double Earlier Estimates

Over a decade back, preliminary data pointed to around 2 million annual global deaths from fungal diseases. However, recent findings reveal a nearly twofold rise, with updated estimates showing fungal infections cause about 3.8 million deaths yearly. This staggering figure ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

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Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN)

The government recently announced the development of niche solutions tailored for Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) base stations. This signals India’s intent to leverage Open RAN to improve connectivity, especially in rural areas. What is Open RAN? An Open ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs