United States Current Affairs, GK & News

Anchitheriomys buceei – Ancient Beaver Species

March 31, 2023

Researchers from the Jackson School of Geosciences at the University of Texas at Austin have discovered a new species of ancient beaver in the fossil collections of the university. The species has been named Anchitheriomys buceei after a popular Texas travel center chain. The Discovery of Anchitheriomys buceei The new species of ancient beaver was ..

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Water and Heritage Shield and Sípàapu

March 29, 2023

Arizona’s Black Mesa Trust (BMT) has been awarded the prestigious ‘Water and Heritage Shield’ by the International Committee On Monuments and Sites International Science Committee (ICOMOS ISC) on March 25, 2023. The award recognizes BMT’s work to raise public awareness of the significance of water and indigenous sacred sites worldwide, including the Hopi’s Sípàapu. Location ..

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Babesiosis

March 21, 2023

While Babesiosis has been a concern in some states in the US for many years, recent research has shown a significant increase in the number of cases in the northeastern states. In this article, we will explore what babesiosis is, what the latest research has found, and what preventive measures can be taken to avoid ..

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Where is Yellowstone National Park?

March 9, 2023

Yellowstone National Park in the US, which celebrated its 151st anniversary recently, is considered the first national park in the world. The park, spanning over 9,000 sq km across Wyoming, Montana, and Idaho, was established by the US Congress in 1872 with the Yellowstone National Park Protection Act. About Yellowstone National Park Yellowstone National Park ..

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United States Sri Lanka CARAT or MAREX-2023

January 18, 2023

Sri Lanka and the United States are to conduct week-long joint military exercises in January 2023 to prepare for disaster relief and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific, amid China’s increasing military manoeuvres in the strategic region. The exercise, named Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka 2023, will involve participants from ..

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‘GNB1 Encephalopathy’ Disease

December 28, 2022

Researchers in India, the US and Israel and currently trying to develop a drug to treat a rare genetic disease called GNB1 Encephalopathy. What is GNB1 Encephalopathy? GNB1 Encephalopathy is a rare genetic brain disease caused due to mutations in the GNB1 gene This genetic disorder affects individuals in the foetus stage, with the earliest ..

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