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Male Mosquitoes with Piercing Mouthparts Found in 125-Million-Year-Old Amber
Paleontologists have discovered a new species of mosquito, Libanoculex intermedius, in 125-million-year-old amber from Lebanon. The find is significant as it extends the definitive occurrence of the mosquito family Culicidae into the Early Cretaceous. Notably, the preserved males of this ..
Month: current affairs - december, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Mesechinus orientalis – the New Hedgehog Species from China
Scientists from Anhui Normal University have identified a new species of hedgehog, Mesechinus orientalis, in eastern China. The genus Mesechinus was previously thought to be limited to northern China and adjacent regions, but the discovery of Mesechinus orientalis in eastern ..
Month: current affairs - december, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
DNA from Snow Tracks – A Non-Invasive Tool for Polar Bear Conservation
Polar bears, iconic symbols of the Arctic, face existential threats due to the climate crisis. Scientists have developed a non-invasive tool to monitor and conserve these elusive creatures without causing stress or risk. The tool involves extracting DNA from snow ..
Month: current affairs - december, 2023
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Impatiens karuppusamyi – A New Plant Species from Tamil Nadu
In a positive development for biodiversity, researchers from the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) have identified a new plant species in the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in Tamil Nadu. Named ‘Impatiens karuppusamyi,’ the discovery is a testament to the rich ..
Month: current affairs - december, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Two Important Jammu and Kashmir Bills Passed in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha has passed two significant bills related to Jammu and Kashmir, aimed at providing rights to those who faced injustice and were deprived of their rights in the Union Territory. ContentsJammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023Jammu and ..
Month: current affairs - december, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs