Author: Sheemon Nigam

K9-Vajra self-propelled howitzer weighs 50 tonnes and can strike enemy targets 50 kilometres away.

GROWING IMPORTANCE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS This planet’s spectacular web of life supplies countless gifts to humanity. Healthy wild ecosystems clean the water we drink and produce the air we breathe, the foods we eat, the medicines that cure and protect us, and the materials that form our shelter and clothing. “Indian medicinal plants provides hopesMedicinal plants have been widely used to treat a variety of infectious and non-infectious ailments. According to one estimate, 25% of the commonly used medicines contain compounds isolated from plants. “Indian medicinal plants provides hopes Several “plants could offer a rich reserve for drug discovery of…

What are Biocrusts? Biological soil crusts are communities of living organisms on the soil surface in arid and semi-arid ecosystems. “Biocrusts the best weapon”. They are found throughout the world with varying species composition and cover depending on topography, soil characteristics, climate, plant community, microhabitats, and disturbance regimes. In the unceasing battle against dust, humans possess a deep arsenal of weaponry, from microfiber cloths to feather dusters to vacuum cleaners. But new research suggests that none of that technology can compare to nature’s secret weapon — biological soil crusts. These are thin, cohesive layers of soil, glued together by dirt-dwelling…

Indian Railways start Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train’s first journey on June 21,2022 along the Ramayana Circuit, taking the tourist to places associated with the birth of Lord Ram’s life.

 Fire and logging reduce the carbon stored in Amazon forests, but the long-term impact of forest degradation on animal communities remains unclear. Safeguarding tropical forest biodiversity requires solutions for monitoring ecosystem structure over time. “Fire and logging reduce the carbon stored in Amazon forests In the Amazon, logging and fire reduce forest carbon stocks and alter habitat, but the long-term consequences for wildlife remain unclear, especially for lesser known taxa.     Fire and logging reduce the carbon stored in Amazon forests, but little is known about how human degradation alters animal communities. We recorded thousands of hours of ecosystem…

The UN has proclaimed 22 May the International Day for Biological Diversity to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity is pleased to announce the Biodiversity Day 2022 slogan: “Building a shared future for all life”. The slogan was chosen to continue building momentum and support for the post-2020 global biodiversity framework to be adopted at the upcoming UN Biodiversity Conference #COP15. The slogan is available in the 6 United Nations languages Under the slogan “Building a shared future for all life,” Egypt celebrated the World Day for Biological Diversity 2022, on May 22, on the social media platforms…

LATEST DISCOVERY OF BLACK HOLE India’s Astrosat space telescope has witnessed the birth of a black hole for the 500th time as stars collapse onto themselves to form the mysterious object in deep space on 21st May 2022. A black hole is a place in space where gravity is so strong that even light cannot escape its pull. According to Nasa, the gravity in black holes is so strong because matter has been squeezed into a tiny space. This can happen when a star is dying. The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) has said that India is making…

In breakthrough research, scientists have for the first time grown plants in the Moon’s soil brought to Earth 50 years ago. As humans plan to return to the Moon with the US’ Artemis mission and China joins hands with Russia to build a lunar station, the crew living in this faraway world will need food to survive. Farming on the Moon could become a reality sooner rather than later. Scientists have for the first time successfully grown plants in the Moon’s soil. This lunar soil, also called Regolith, was brought to Earth from the Moon by the Apollo-era astronauts. The…

On international museum day, Pink city got a new gift that adds another feather to its crown. A new tourist destination,’ Khajana Mahal ‘was introduced to the Pink City – Jaipur on the occasion. A Museum of Gems and Jewelry, Crafts, Heritage, Folklore and a lot more. Jaipur is a city of ancient forts and royal palaces, a place where visitors will find sweeping views of lush green hills and some of the finest hotels in the world. Nicknamed the Pink City, Jaipur forms a point on the Golden Triangle, the tourism trail that connects the Indian capital New Delhi…

The Demand for Vocational Courses has accelerated in India