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Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness

February 15, 2023

The Government of India is to launch Millet International Initiative for Research and Awareness. It is in line with the United Nations’ plans for the International Year of Millets, which is 2023. India brings in the concept of “SEED MONEY” ..

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Marine Spatial Planning Framework

February 15, 2023

The process of allocating spaces in marine zones for human activities is called the Marine Spatial Planning Framework (MSPF). The space is allocated for economic purposes, ecological purposes, or social purposes. The key elements of the framework are ecosystem-based plans, ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for February 15, 2023. INDIA HAL has designed and developed a basic trainer aircraft HTT-40 to meet the primary training requirements of Indian defence services. Foodgrain production is estimated to be over ..

Daily Current Affairs Quiz : February 15, 2023

February 15, 2023

41. Nebraska’s Sand Hills, where a new type of quasi-crystal was discovered, is located in which country? [A] China[B] Turkey[C] USA[D] Ukraine Show Answer Correct Answer: C [USA] Notes:Quasicrystal is a substance that has atoms orderly arranged like a crystal ..

Study: Noise from Deep Sea Mining disrupts Whale Song

February 15, 2023

The Whales create sound patterns to communicate with each other. These sounds are generally referred to as whale songs. The songs are mostly about prey and breeding grounds. Humpback whales create such songs during mating season alone. Only the males ..

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Postpartum Depression

February 15, 2023

After childbirth, mothers experience mood swings, anxiety, and crying spells. They are generally referred to as “Baby Blues” and are technically called postpartum depression. It occurs in every mom irrespective of their income level, support system, family, friends, etc. It ..

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Hollow Hog to help Australia’s Endangered Wildlife

February 15, 2023

Logging and bushfires are destroying animal habitats in Australia and endangering wildlife. To protect them and prevent their extinction, Matt Stephens created a tool. It is called a Hollow hog and is used to make holes in trees. Matt is ..

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Discovery of New Quasicrystal

February 15, 2023

A US scientist recently discovered quasicrystals. The major difference between an ordinary crystal and a quasi-crystal is that the atomic patterns in quasi-crystals do not repeat themselves as that of an ordinary crystal. They are rare to occur naturally. However, ..

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Kerala Stipend Scheme for Junior Lawyers

February 15, 2023

The Chief Minister of Kerala recently launched the Stipend scheme for lawyers in the state. The scheme is to be implemented by the Bar Council of the state. The council will be joined by the Advocates Welfare Trust. Under the ..

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BIMARU States Acronym

February 15, 2023

BIMARU is an acronym for the states BI: Bihar; MA: MP, R: Rajasthan, and U: UP. The acronym was formed by Ashish Bose, an economist from the 1980s. BIMARU (Bimar) in Hindi means sick. The economist framed the acronym to ..

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