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5 New long-haired wasp species discovered in India
Researchers from India have discovered 5 new long-haired species of wasps from different parts of the country. They were discovered by researchers from National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources. Key facts These species have been named ‘adikeshavus‘ which in Sanskrit ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Communication satellite GSAT-15 successfully launched from French Guiana
Indigenously developed Communication satellite GSAT-15 of Indian Space Research Organisation was successfully launched from the spaceport of Kourou in French Guiana. It was launched by Ariane-5 VA-227 rocket (launch vehicle) of Arianespace into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) along with ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Scientists develop 3-D printing method to make embryonic stem cells
Scientists from China and United States have developed a 3-D printing method to produce highly uniform ‘blocks’ of embryonic stem cells. The method was developed by the researchers from Beijing based Tsinghua University (China) and Philadelphia based Drexel University (US). ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
President launches IMPRINT India initiative of IITs and IISC
President Pranab Mukherjee launched Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India to boost research in the country. The initiative is joint venture of Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISC). Key facts IMPRINT India initiative seeks ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
BRICS nations ink Moscow Declaration for supporting Multilateral Science Projects
BRICS nations Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa signed Moscow Declaration for partnership in addressing common regional and global socio-economic challenges by utilising science, technology and innovation (STI). It was signed at the third meeting of the BRICS Ministers ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
China's first lunar rover Yutu sets record for longest stay on Moon
China’s first lunar rover, Yutu, has set the new record for the longest stay by a rover on the lunar surface. With working on the Moon for almost two years it has surpassed previous record of Soviet Union’s (USSR’s) 1970 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
8th Edition of National Seed Congress begins in Hyderabad
The Eighth edition of National Seed Congress (NSC) has begun in Hyderabad to deliberate on advanced seed development technologies and regulatory measures. The event was formally inaugurated by the Telangana state Agriculture Minister Shrinivasa Reddy and has been organized by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Scientists detect Ethyl Alcohol and Simple Sugar from gas emitted by Comet Lovejoy
For the first time, a team of scientists have discovered two complex organic molecules viz. Ethyl alcohol and a simple sugar known as glycolaldehyde on a comet. These molecules were discovered on Comet Lovejoy from gas emitted by a comet ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Four new crab species discovered in Kerala
Researchers have discovered four new crab species namely Paguristes luculentus, Diogenes canaliculatus, Pagurus spinossior and Afropinnotheres ratnakara in Kerala. They were discovered by collaborative research project of A. Biju Kumar, R. Reshmi and Tomoyuki Komai (Japan). These findings have been published ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Noted criminologist K Chockalingam wins 2015 Paul H Appleby Award
Noted criminologist K Chockalingam has been conferred with the prestigious 2015 Paul H Appleby Award. The award was conferred on him by Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA) for his distinguished services to public administration and to the institute. About ..