What is GM Crop ?
Context In the current kharif season, farmers would undertake mass sowing of GM seeds for maize, soyabean, mustard brinjal and herbicide tolerant (Ht) cotton, although these are not approved. What…
Challenger Deep
Context Kathy Sullivan, known as the first American woman to walk in space has also become the first woman to reach a Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, which is…
Asiatic lions in the Gir forest region
Context Recently, the Gujarat Forest Department has announced an increase in the population of Asiatic lions in the Gir forest region. The count was estimated from a population observation exercise…
What are Microplastics ?
Context Recently Scientists have discovered microplastics in greater quantities than ever before on the seabed. About Microplastics & Polychaetes Microplastics – tiny pieces of plastic less than 5mm in size…
Vamsadhara River
Context The Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will hold talks to clear out all differences with regard to the sharing of Vamsadhara river waters. About Vamsadhara River It is…
Krishna and Godavari River Dispute
Context The Union government is going to take stock of water utilization from the Krishna and Godavari rivers following Telangana and Andhra Pradesh filing complaints against each other. Details Telangana and Andhra…
Oil leak at Arctic Region in Russia
Context The principal reason that led to the recent 20,000-tonne oil leak at an Arctic region power plant in Russia that is now being recognized is the sinking of ground surface…
Electronic Skin (E-Skin)
Context Recently the Scientists have found a new process for synthesizing crystalline rubrene. This work delivered a new experimental approach for synthesis of crystalline rubrene film and realization of pyro-phototronic effect…
Haldwani Bio-Diversity Park
Context Recently Uttrakhand opened its biggest biodiversity park in Haldwani on the World Environment Day(5th June). About the Haldwani Bio-Diversity Park The Park has 40 unique sections having 479 rare plant species of…
microRNA-miR-155
Context Recently, researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have identified a specific microRNA (miRNA) called ‘miR-155’ that is over-expressed in tongue cancer. About the Research The finding could help develop molecular strategies…
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