Total weight of humans is 10 times that of all wild mammals put together according to a report. Key findings of the report: The population of wild mammals is shrinking despite conservation efforts. Total mass of humans is 10 times that of all the world’s wild mammals combined. Wild mammals comprise some of the heaviest animals of the planet: the elephants, bears, bisons and …

A state-backed Chinese company has won a contract to develop a key port in the Solomon Islands. Key details: Solomon Islands is an island country situated in the south-west Pacific Ocean, to the northeast of Australia. It comprises nine main island groups. Capital – Honiara, is located on Guadalcanal, the largest island. The population of Solomon Islands is predominantly Melanesian (about 95 …

The Abel Prize for mathematics was awarded to Argentine-American Luis Caffarelli. He is an expert in “partial differential equations” which can explain phenomena ranging from how water flows to population growth. This type of equation models how several variables change with respect to each other, and play a prominent role in engineering, physics, economics and biology. About the Abel Prize: The Abel …

Indian Railways completes 100% electrification of Odisha. Key details: On the lines of setting the target of achieving Net Zero Carbon Emitter by 2030, the Indian Railways has 100% electrified existing Broad Gauge network of Odisha. Benefits: saving on account of reduced line haul cost, heavier haulage capacity, increased sectional capacity, reduced operating & maintenance cost of electric loco, energy efficient and eco-friendly mode of transportation …

Union Home Minister said the government would move forward to open a corridor to the Sharda Peeth in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) on the lines of the Kartarpur corridor. Key details: The Sharda Peeth, a revered site for the Hindu community. It is located in the Neelum Valley in PoK in the valley of Mount Harmukh. It is a ruined Hindu …

Prime Minister Narendra of India has unveiled a vision document for rollout of 6G communications technology in India by 2030. What is 6G? Technically, 6G does not exist today. It has been conceived as a far superior technology promising internet speeds up to 100 times faster than 5G. As opposed to 5G, which at its peak can …

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its Synthesis Report (SYR). Key findings: It summarises the findings of six reports released during its Sixth Assessment Cycle. Excess emissions: Excess emissions from human activities have raised global temperature by 1.1°C above 1850-1900. Human activities have unequivocally caused global warming with global net anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions clocking in at 59 gigatonnes of …

Indian navy to conduct the ‘sam no varunah’ coastal car rally. To awaken the maritime nation and encourage Sea Consciousness. Celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Conduct awareness drives along the route about various career opportunities that the Navy offers. Showcase ‘Naari Shakti’ by participation of serving women officers and naval wives. Instill a sense of adventure and motivate young generation to join the Indian …

March 22 is observed as Bihar Diwas or Bihar Day to commemorate Bihar’s separation from the Bengal Presidency in 1912. The day was first celebrated in 2010 The demand for separating Bihar from Bengal started in the late 19th century, partly for two reasons: The residents began feeling that the region was becoming a backwater and a place of little …

Prime Minister of India launched the ‘Call Before u Dig’ (CBuD) app recently. To facilitate coordination between excavation agencies and underground utility owners to prevent damage to utilities due to digging. To prevent damage to underlying assets like optical fiber cables that occurs because of uncoordinated digging and excavation. Implementing Authority: It is an initiative of the Department of Telecommunications, Ministry …

Key details: It is situated at the trijunction of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its population of critically endangered gharials. National Chambal Sanctuary, also called the National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected area in for the protection of: the Critically Endangered gharial, the red-crowned roof turtle and the Endangered Ganges river …