” Notes:scientists discovered a new species of cicada in meghalaya, dubbed “butterfly cicadas.” cicadas, belonging to the cicadidae family, are sound-producing insects with two pairs of wings, compound eyes, and ocelli. they measure 2 to 5 cm and males produce loud noises via vibrating membranes. females typically lay eggs in woody plants. over 3,000 cicada species exist, predominantly in tropical regions like deserts, grasslands, and forests.”

The meeting was organized on march 21 by the iaea and belgium following cop28 where over 20 countries pledged to increase the use of nuclear energy the summit emphasized practical steps for deployment and financing technical panels

A recent study unveils the secrets behind the unique aroma of the mushk budiji a native rice variety from the kashmir himalaya initially threatened by extinction due to low yield and rice blast disease a revival initiative by skuast scientists has led to its slow resurgence

” Notes: the 2nd employment working group (ewg) meeting, led by brazil, convened in brasilia with india’s participation. ms. sumita dawra, secretary of labour & employment, india, co-chairs alongside brazil and south africa. the meeting’s focus includes quality employment, just transition amidst digital transformations, technology’s role in enhancing life quality, and gender equity in workplaces. the indian delegation emphasized inclusivity, advocating for equal representation and empowerment irrespective of demographics.”

Stuttlings of tantalum a rare metal crucial in electronics have been found in the sutle 90 of the sutlej river by researchers from the indian institute of technology

” Notes: the world’s first om-shaped temple, ‘om aakar’, inaugurated in jadan, rajasthan’s pali district, spans 250 acres. its nagara style and intricate design honor north india’s heritage. holding 1,008 idols of lord mahadev and 12 jyotirlingas, it stands at 135 ft with 2,000 pillars and 108 rooms. the top has a shivling made of rhinestone from dholpur. a 2 lakh tonne tank enhances its grandeur, visible from space.”

The rocket has been tested at Isro Satish Dhawan Space Centre and features a carbon composite rocket motor epdm thermal protection and precision thrust vector control

” Notes:india recently applied to the international seabed authority (isba) for rights to explore the afanasy Nikitin Seamount (an seamount) in the indian ocean. an seamount is a 400 km-long and 150 km-wide feature rich in cobalt, nickel, manganese, and copper. it lies 3,000 km from india’s coast, rising 1200 m above the ocean floor. seamounts, formed through volcanic activity near mid-ocean ridges, are hotspots for marine life, with potential for active resource extraction.”

” Notes: The World Health Organization (who) launched covinet, a global network of laboratories specializing in human, animal, and environmental coronavirus surveillance. it aims to detect and monitor emerging coronaviruses, including potential novel strains, enhancing risk assessment and informing who policies. covinet will expand surveillance capabilities, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, to monitor mers-cov and other significant coronaviruses, contributing to global public health preparedness.”

Notesa 900-year-old kannada inscription from the kalyana chalukya dynasty was unearthed in gangapuram telangana the chalukyas governed central india’s deccan plateau from the 6th to 12