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First In Situ Discovery of Megalodon Tooth in Deep Sea

A small team of oceanographers, in collaboration with a zoologist from Germany’s SNSB-Bavarian State Collection of Zoology, has made a groundbreaking discovery—the first in situ fossilized megalodon tooth...

December 23, 2023

Display of Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs) in the Arctic

Over a period of more than three days, the Arctic skies have been adorned with an extraordinary celestial display—rare “rainbow clouds,” scientifically known as Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs)....

December 23, 2023

Serum Institute’s R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine Granted WHO Prequalification

In a significant milestone in the fight against malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) granted prequalification to the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and...

December 23, 2023

Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

In a significant move towards simplification and efficiency, the Parliament passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, on Thursday. The legislation aims to revolutionize the process...

December 23, 2023

What is XPoSat Mission?

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to commence the New Year with the anticipated launch of its pioneering polarimetry mission, XPoSat, slated for January 1. This...

December 23, 2023

Formal Sector Employment Trends: October Data Analysis

The latest official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has revealed a decline in new additions to formal sector employment in the month...

December 23, 2023

Draft Regulations on Turnover Determination

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently unveiled draft regulations aimed at determining the ‘turnover’ of enterprises. This regulatory development holds considerable significance, as it directly impacts...

December 23, 2023

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : December 23, 2023

41. What is the name of the carbon tax that UK plans to implement from 2027 on imports of materials like steel and aluminum? [A] Carbon Border Tax...

December 23, 2023

Draft Omnibus Framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for its Regulated Entities (REs)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a ‘Draft Omnibus Framework for Recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for its Regulated Entities (REs).’ The draft framework aims to establish...

December 22, 2023

UK Supreme Court Rules Against AI as Inventor for Patent Rights

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register...

December 22, 2023

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