DEEP-SEA CRUSTACEAN DISCOVERIES OFF INDIA’S COAST
Why in the News? The Uranoscopicolaidae Family: Genus Hirodai ohstukai: Glyptothoa sagara and Elthusa aquabio: Cardiodectes Vampire: Implications of Discoveries:
RADIATIVE COOLING PAINT
Why in the News? Source: Science.org What is Radioactive Cooling Paint? Radiative cooling paint is a specialized coating designed to cool surfaces by radiating heat into space, reducing their temperature. The Need for Cooling Technologies Radiative Cooling Technology : Passive Daytime Radiative Cooling (PDRC) The JNCASR Breakthrough Novel MgO-PVDF Polymer Nanocomposite Efficacy of the Paint For…
KEDARNATH WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Why in the News ? Source: ResearchGate Sanctuary’s Importance The Madmaheshwar temple inside the sanctuary is a significant religious and ecological site, being one of the Panch Kedar temples located in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is situated at an altitude of 11,400 feet and is accessible through a 16 km trek. Environmental Concerns Kedarnath Wildlife…
BHIMA RIVER
Why in the News? The Issue Origin and Path: The Bhima River, a significant South Indian river, originates in the Bhimashankar hills of Maharashtra’s Pune district. It flows southeastward, passing through Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Telangana before merging with the Krishna River in Karnataka’s Raichur district. Source: ResearchGate Krishna River Tributary: As an essential tributary of the Krishna…
BIOLUMINESCENT MUSHROOM DISCOVERY IN KANYAKUMARI WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Why in News: Source: Treehugger Bioluminescence and Its Origin: Distinct characteristics Significance of Bioluminescent Fungi: The unearthing of this bioluminescent mushroom in the Kanyakumari Wildlife Sanctuary sheds light on the incredible biodiversity of our planet and the urgent need to protect such invaluable natural treasures. It serves as a testament to the wonders of the…
INDIA AS GLOBAL PLAYER IN DEFENCE SECTOR
Why in the News? Reduction in Foreign Defence Procurement: Defence Production Defence Exports Export Strategy: