World Tsunami Awareness Day

Every year, the World Tsunami Awareness Day (WTAD) is celebrated on November 5. It is celebrated by the United Nations and several other international organisations. About World Tsunami Awareness Day The United Nations designated the World Tsunami Awareness Day on ..

Global Methane Pledge

The Global Methane Pledge was launched at the UNFCCC COP26 held in Glasgow in November 2021. Around 90 countries have placed their pledges. The Global Methane Pledge was initiated by USA And European Union. About Global Methane Pledge Under the ..

Microchromosome

Microchromosome is a small chromosome. They are less than 20 Mb in size. The chromosomes that are greater than 40 Mb in size are called Macrochromosome. The length of chromosomes is generally measured in bp, kb, Mb, Gb; bp means ..

Molnupiravir

Molnupiravir is used to treat COVID-19. It is sold under the brand name Lagevrio. It inhibits the replication of RNA viruses. About Molnupiravir The Molnupiravir is a prodrug. Prodrug means a compound that is used to improve the absorption, distribution, ..

High availability Aerostat System

The High availability Aerostat System (HAAS) is a massive inflatable missile detection system. It was designed by Israel. The system is used to detect long range threats. It hovers in high altitudes. About High Availability Aerostat System It is a ..

Sufism

Sufism is mysticism in Islam. Mysticism means becoming one with God. It is also called Tasawwuf. The practitioners of Sufism are referred to Sufis. About Sufism The Sufis belong to different orders or Tariqa. These orders are congregations (congregation is ..

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006

The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006, commonly known as the Forest Rights Act (FRA), is a historic law passed in India on 18 December 2006. The FRA aims to correct the “historical ..

Sustainable Urban Cooling Handbook

The Sustainable Urban Cooling Handbook is a report published by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It was released in November 2021. The report says that the cities are to become too hot to live in future. The handbook is ..

Powering Past Coal Alliance

The Powering Past Coal Alliance or PPCA is a group that aims to reduce coal power. The main objective of the alliance is to phase out coal fired power plants. It was initially launched by Canada and United Kingdom. It ..

Garbh Choire Mor

The Garbh Choire Mor is a Corrie located in Scotland. It is called the snowiest corries in Scotland as it holds snow even during summers. Corrie is a landform formed by glacial erosion. About Garbh Choire Mor The Garbh Choire ..