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With a rise in global tension and the changing face of warfare, nations invest heavily in superior defence systems. In this respect, one of the most fascinating developments is America’s Golden Dome: an advanced missile defence and surveillance shield supposed to guard strategic assets from aerial threats. Just like India’s Akashteer and the layered dome … Read more
India and Bangladesh share a bond deeper than just borders. Rooted in shared history, cultural kinship and geographic proximity, the relationship between these two South Asian neighbours has long been considered a model of regional cooperation. India played a pivotal role in the birth of Bangladesh in 1971, standing with the Bengali population during their … Read more
The largest portion of Balochistan is located within Pakistan. Often called a paradox, the place is older in culture, enjoys a beautiful landscape, and finally breathes a very turbulent sociopolitical environment. While nature has blessed Balochistan with an abundance of resources, it is very poor region, which finds its way into the headlines due to the … Read more
For the past several decades, scientists have found themselves looking at the curious case of what seemed to be burnt-out volcanoes showing renewed signs of life. Starting from the 1900s, some volcanoes, classified as ‘zombie’, are also awakening from the dead, always paying a deaf ear to the conventional cycle of active, dormant, and dead … Read more
14AFAF 2025 stands for 14th Asian Fisheries and Aquaculture Forum 2025, intends to promote sustainable fisheries and aquaculture in the Asia-Pacific area. It is a joint event of the Asian Fisheries Society (AFS), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Fisheries (DoF), Government of India (GoI), and the Asian Fisheries Society Indian Branch (AFSIB). … Read more
The Grammy Awards also called Grammys, are the most prestigious awards in the music industry worldwide. The awards are presented by the Recording Academy, an American Academy, annually. They were originally known as the Gramophone Awards because the trophy symbolised a glided gramophone. The first Grammy Awards ceremony was held in 1959 in 28 different … Read more
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that has gained attention recently for its widespread impact on humans. This article delves into the history, symptoms, transmission, prevention, and implications of HMPV, highlighting its distinct features and specific effects on India. ALSO READ- Norovirus Outbreak A Brief History of HMPV- It was discovered in discovered in … Read more
Why in the News? Recently, many cases of Norovirus have been reported in te USA, especially in Minnesota. What is Norovirus? Norovirus, also known as ‘Norwalk virus’, ‘winter vomiting disease’ and ‘stomach flu’ is a highly transmissible virus that causes gastroenteritis, characterised by inflammation of the stomach and intestine. Norovirus gets its name from Norwalk, … Read more
Why in the News? A recent study published in Science Advances provides fresh insights into the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a). By examining ancient rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu, Japan. ALSO READ- World Malaria Report 2024 What is the Ocean Anoxic Event 1a? Earth’s history is marked by profound … Read more
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), malaria is a life-threatening disease caused by Plasmodium parasites transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is more common in tropical countries. Recently, like every year WHO has released World Malaria Report for this year i.e. ‘World Malaria Report 2024’. The report highlights present situation of … Read more