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Tylototriton koliaensis: Discovery of New Crocodile Newt Species

November 19, 2024

A new species of crocodile newt has been discovered in Vietnam and took place on a mountainous farm, located in a slow-moving stream. Researchers have named it Tylototriton koliaensis, or the Cao Bang crocodile newt. The discovery has been published ..

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Bathydevius Caudactylus: New Species of Bioluminescent Sea Slug Discovered

November 19, 2024

Recently, researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) revealed a remarkable discovery. They identified a glowing sea slug, Bathydevius caudactylus, in the ocean’s midnight zone. This unique mollusk challenges previous understandings of deep-sea life. Discovery Background The discovery ..

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Unique Mineral Chimneys Discovered in the Dead Sea Floor

November 19, 2024

Researchers have discovered unique mineral chimneys on the Dead Sea floor, which are a result of highly salty groundwater. The findings were published in Science of the Total Environment. This discovery may help predict dangerous sinkholes in the region. Characteristics ..

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Nigeria Awards Modi Highest Civilian Honour

November 19, 2024

Nigeria bestowed its highest civilian award upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which marked Modi’s first official visit to Nigeria. The ceremony took place at Aso Rock Villa in Abuja. President Bola Tinubu presented the award, the Grand Commander of the ..

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World Antimicrobial Awareness Week Observed From November 18 – 24

November 19, 2024

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) threatens global health, reducing the effectiveness of life-saving medicines. This issue is particularly severe in developing countries, where limited healthcare access and the misuse of medicines exacerbate the problem. World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) WAAW occurs annually ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: November 19, 2024

November 19, 2024

1. Which day is observed as National Epilepsy Day every year? [A] November 16[B] November 17[C] November 18[D] November 19 Show Answer Correct Answer: B [November 17] Notes:National Epilepsy Day is celebrated in India on November 17 to raise awareness ..

Dengue Surge Linked to Climate Change

November 18, 2024

Dengue fever cases are at record levels worldwide, with studies linking 19% of the rise to climate change, which is expected to worsen by 2050. Predictions indicate a potential 40-60% rise in cases, with some areas facing increases of 150-200%. ..

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Pando: World’s Oldest Living Organism

November 18, 2024

Pando is a remarkable clonal colony of quaking aspen trees in Utah, which spans 106 acres and consists of around 47,000 individual trees. Pando is connected by an extensive underground root system, making it a single organism rather than a ..

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What is Mechanical Qubit?

November 18, 2024

Quantum computers can solve problems that classical computers cannot by using qubits, the basic units of quantum information, and new mechanical qubits have boosted their potential. What are Mechanical Qubits? Mechanical qubits are tiny systems, akin to drum skins, that ..

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North Korea’s ‘Noise Bombing’

November 18, 2024

Tensions between North and South Korea have risen, impacting Dangsan village near the border, where loudspeakers from the North play disturbing sounds, disrupting residents’ daily lives. Loudspeaker Strategy North Korea uses loudspeakers for psychological warfare. The sounds include gongs, howls, ..

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