Why in the news? Researchers of National Centre for Radio Astrophysics – Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Pune discovered the Alakananda Galaxy. Alakananda Galaxy What is it?: It is a spiral galaxy, located about 12 billion light-years away Features: Two … Continue reading →

Why in the news? According to a study by ISRO the incidence of stubble burning in the Punjab region declined. Stubble Burning What is it?: Stubble burning, also known as parali burning, is the practice of setting fire to leftover … Continue reading →

Why in the news? December 5 marks the death anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Birth Place: Sri Aurobindo was born on 15th August 1872 in Kolkata Academics and Career: Aurobindo received Western Education (from England) and cleared … Continue reading →

Why in the news? At the 50th anniversary occasion of Biological Weapons Convention, India calls for increased biosecurity. (Entered into force: 26 March 1975) Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) Aim:  Effectively prohibits the development, production, acquisition, transfer, stockpiling and use of … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Recent study revealed  that Malaria sporozoites move through human skin in a corkscrew path. Malaria What is it?: Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Plasmodium parasites. Transmission: The parasites spread through the bites … Continue reading →