Dengue
Posted in Biology

Dengue and Conjunctivitis

Yamuna river water that led to viral diseases (dengue and conjunctivitis) in Delhi had breached the ‘danger’ mark recently.

Bubonic Plague
Posted in Biology

Bubonic Plague

China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.

Graphene
Posted in Science & Technology S&T Schemes and Initiatives

Graphene Aurora Program

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ recently.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 15 August 2023

NAFIS, Nagzira Tiger Reserve, Gwadar Port , Justice Sapre committee, Shetland Island, Chusul border, Buchi Babu Naidu Memorial Tournament

National Socialist Council of Nagaland
Posted in Defence Polity

National Socialist Council of Nagaland

General secretary of National Socialist Council of Nagaland spoken about integration of right of the Nagas.

Kalka–Shimla railway
Posted in Geography Phenomenon Landmarks

Kalka–Shimla railway

51 killed in Himachal rains, 14 of them in Shimla landslides.

River Nandakini
Posted in River

River Nandakini

Water levels of the Pindar and Nandakini river in Chamoli have seen a sharp increase.

Antimicrobial Resistance
Posted in Pollution Biology

Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5

According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Aditya L1 Mission
Posted in Space Science Science & Technology

Aditya L1 Mission

ISRO is gearing up for launch of Aditya L1, a mission to study the Sun.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

Prelims Facts Corner – 14 August 2023

PMBJP, Legionella bacteria, NSIC, Pink Bollworm, Centrifugal Force, Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, PM-USHA, Malaiyali tribes, Bahujan, Arms Act of 1959, CAGR

El Nino
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

El Nino

Recent study reveals declining El Niño influence on Central India’s monsoon patterns since 1981, with only 10% of droughts or excess rains attributed to ENSO fluctuations.

Trans-fatty Acids
Posted in Health Biology Social Sector

Trans-fatty Acids

High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.