According to recent research, green roofs treated with mycorrhizal fungi foster a more diverse soil community that is more likely to support long-term green roof sustainability. About Green Roofs: Green…
China has banned the direct and indirect import of ruminants and its related products from Iraq due to an outbreak of bluetongue disease. About Bluetongue disease (BT): It is a…
The United States government recently shut down a major China-backed hacking group dubbed “Volt Typhoon” that attacked hundreds of routers and had been working to compromise U.S. cyber infrastructure. About…
Recently, the Union Minister for Women and Child Development said that One Stop Centres to help women who have faced violence have been established in over 700 districts across the…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently imposed restrictions on Paytm Payments Bank Ltd (PPBL), following a system audit report and subsequent compliance validation report of external auditors. About Payments…
Recently, the German eROSITA consortium has released the data for its share of the first all-sky survey by the soft X-ray imaging telescope. About eROSITA: The eROSITA (extended ROentgen Survey…
A ringed juvenile black-crowned night heron, which landed recently at a local pond in Imphal and died later, was banded at the Weishan Bird Banding Station in China’s Beijing. About…
Researchers from various national and international organisations have identified and documented a previously unknown species of frog which has been thriving amidst the urban landscape of Bengaluru. About Sphaerotheca varshaabhu:…
Some people forced their way into the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)-protected Martand Sun temple recently. About Martand Sun Temple: It is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in the Kashmir Valley…
PIB, The Hindu, Indian Express, Mint, AIR Headline Source Syllabus Key points to know 5 new Ramsar sites PIB GS3-Environment – What are Ramsar sites? – Key facts related to…
Kurukshetra Summary : January 2024 Chapter 1. Redefining Rural Landscapes: Startups Paving the Way for Inclusive Development India is the 3rd largest startup ecosystem globally with over 1 lakh registered…
Recently, the Ministry of Finance released a report titled “Indian Economy – A Review” as Economic Survey was not be released at this time. The report ‘Indian Economy – A…
Why in news? On the eve of Parliament’s Budget Session, the suspension of 14 Opposition MPs — 11 from Rajya Sabha and three from Lok Sabha — was revoked. This…
Why in News? The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released the report on the Status of Snow Leopards in India during the National Board for Wildlife meeting…
Why in the News? According to a Transparency International report, India ranked 93 out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index for 2023. What’s in Today’s Article? Corruption Perception…
Why in news? The Centre has proposed repealing the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 and bringing in a new law for the stamp duty regime in the country. In this context,…
As per a recent study, rare medical accidents can lead to the transmission of Alzheimer’s from one human to another. About Alzheimer’s Disease: It is a brain condition that causes a progressive decline in…
Recently, scientists have discovered a new kangaroo lizard species from the Western Ghats. About New kangaroo lizard species: Researchers named the new, scaly reptiles after the Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally…
India’s rank in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2023 has slipped to 93 out of 180 countries, with a score of 39. About Corruption Perception Index (CPI): It is an annual…
The U.S. State Department recently launched a program to renew the much sought-after H-1B foreign work visas domestically. About H-1B Visa: It is a non-immigrant visathat allows US companies to employ foreign…