#science25 Scientists have revealed that the comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi, also known as the sea walnut, can undergo reverse development, effectively “aging backward” to an earlier life stage. The comb jelly naturally does this when faced with unfavorable circumstances. This incredible ability — only the third-known instance in the animal kingdom — could redefine our understanding of animal development and evolutionary biology.
Source: The Indian Express
Source: The Indian Express
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PM JANMAN initiative of the Government of India is related to which of the following beneficiaries:
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12%
Senior Citizens
9%
Street Vendors
77%
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
2%
Persons with Disabilities
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Which of the following pairs of UNESCO World Heritage sites in India and their locations is correctly matched?
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47%
Nanda Devi National Park: Uttarakhand
15%
Rani-ki-Vav: Rajasthan
18%
Humayun’s Tomb: Uttar Pradesh
21%
Khangchendzonga National Park : Arunachal Pradesh
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Sumi Naga tribe recently celebrated Ahuna, a post-harvest festival, with unity and gratitude. It is located in:
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12%
Assam
58%
Nagaland
22%
Manipur
7%
Mizoram
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With reference to the Status of Elephant in India 2022-23, consider the following statements and identify the 'incorrect':
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20%
There is a sharp decline in elephant populations in the east-central and southern landscapes.
19%
Report identifies unmitigated mining and linear infrastructure construction as significant threat.
18%
The new method of counting elephants is based on DNA profiling.
44%
Kerala has the highest elephant population in India.
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Consider the following statements, which is correct with respect to inflation:
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24%
Core inflation is a measure of inflation calculated by adding the prices of food and fuel.
18%
Super core inflation is calculated by adding gold and silver price inflation to core inflation.
58%
Both are incorrect
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#global25 Lebanon’s cultural heritage at large is being endangered by recurrent assaults on ancient cities such as Baalbek, Tyre and Anjar, all UNESCO world heritage sites, as well as on other historic landmarks
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
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#defence25 With DRDO successfully testing India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, all you need to know about the weapon
Source: The Indian Express
Source: The Indian Express
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#defence25 With DRDO successfully testing India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, all you need to know about the weapon
Source: The Indian Express
Source: The Indian Express
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#defence25 With DRDO successfully testing India’s first long-range hypersonic missile, all you need to know about the weapon
Source: The Hindu
Source: The Hindu
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#health25 Under the theme From Declaration to Implementation – Accelerating Actions Through Multisectoral Partnerships for the Containment of AMR, the event addressed critical challenges impeding progress in the fight against AMR and focused on systematic solutions.
Source: DTE
Source: DTE
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#science25 The researchers suggested that diverse pollinator-friendly habitats with more floral resources lowered the chance of pathogens being transmitted between wild pollinators and managed western honey bees
A study published in Scientific Reports in February estimated that 40% of bumblebee species in the Indian Himalaya could lose more than 90% of their habitat by 2050, raising concerns about the competition for resources with western honey bees
Source: The Hindu
A study published in Scientific Reports in February estimated that 40% of bumblebee species in the Indian Himalaya could lose more than 90% of their habitat by 2050, raising concerns about the competition for resources with western honey bees
Source: The Hindu
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#global25 Explained: A brief history of India-Nigeria ties, with PM Modi’s visit
Source: The Indian Express
Source: The Indian Express
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#global25 Explained: A brief history of India-Nigeria ties, with PM Modi’s visit
Source: The Indian Express
Source: The Indian Express
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#global25 Explained: A brief history of India-Nigeria ties, with PM Modi’s visit
Source: The Indian Express
Source: The Indian Express
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#science25 AroTrack can detect several aromatic contaminants, including phenol, benzene, and 2, 3 dimethylphenol, even when these pollutants are present in low concentrations - usually in the 10-200 parts per billion range.
The key component of the device is a biosensing module called MopR - a sensitive sensor for detecting phenol.
Source: The Hindu
The key component of the device is a biosensing module called MopR - a sensitive sensor for detecting phenol.
Source: The Hindu
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