Salvinia molesta
An exotic host-specific beetle has successfully eradicated the invasive weed Salvinia molesta from Sarani reservoir
- A free-floating aquatic fern
- Native to – Brazil.
- Commonly known as – “Water Fern” or ‘Chinese Jhalaar’
FishMIP initiative (Fisheries and Marine Ecosystem Model Intercomparison Project)
According to the FishMIP, global projections of exploitable fish biomass show a more than 10% decline.
- An international network of more than 100 marine ecosystem modellers and researchers around the world.
- Launched in – 2013.
- Work with FAO to understand the longterm impacts of climate change on marine ecosystems
- FishMIP2.0 – Established in 2024 to increase the reliability of modelling projections.
MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System)
The MeDevIS platform is recently launched by the World Health Organization (WHO).
- 1st global open access clearing house for information on medical devices.
- Has 2 international naming systems for medical devices –
- European Medical Device Nomenclature (EMDN) – Mostly used in European countries
- Global Medical Device Nomenclature (GMDN) – Used in Australia, Canada, USA and other member countries.
Hydrogen Line
Recently the hydrogen line was in the news.
- Also called – 21 cm Line
- A spectral line emitted by atomic hydrogen.
- Happens when an electron that orbits the nucleus of a hydrogen atom, jumps from a higher energy level to a lower one.
- Releases energy in the form of light, specifically with a wavelength of about 21 centimeters.
- Applications in – Radio Astrophysics and Mapping of Hydrogen in Milky way galaxy
Umilinga Pass
NewSpace Research and Technologies successfully tested a 100-kg Max Take Off Weight (MTOW) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at the Unming La pass.
- Location – Eastern Ladakh along the Ladakh Range.
- Constructed by – Border Road Organization (BRO) under Project Himank.
- Other important passes in Ladakh – Khardung La, Chang La, Tanglang La