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- During a recent three-day butterfly survey at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), researchers documented a notable phenomenon: the first documented large-scale migration of the Common Grass Yellow butterfly in the region.
- About Common Grass Yellow:
- Scientific Name: Eurema hecabe
- Habitat: Found in open grassy or bushy terrain, these small and charming butterflies are known for their swift, low flights.
- Features: They sport vibrant yellow wings ranging from sultry sulfur to lush lemon, with variations known as 'seasonal polyphenism'. The forewing displays broad, irregular black markings, while the underside features various black marks with a yellow center.
- During a recent three-day butterfly survey at the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve (MTR), researchers documented a notable phenomenon: the first documented large-scale migration of the Common Grass Yellow butterfly in the region.
- About Common Grass Yellow:
- Scientific Name: Eurema hecabe
- Habitat: Found in open grassy or bushy terrain, these small and charming butterflies are known for their swift, low flights.
- Features: They sport vibrant yellow wings ranging from sultry sulfur to lush lemon, with variations known as 'seasonal polyphenism'. The forewing displays broad, irregular black markings, while the underside features various black marks with a yellow center.
- The Philippine Army has announced the imminent withdrawal of the “potent” Typhon Weapons System, utilized by the United States during joint military exercises in the region.
- About Typhon Weapons System:
- Name and Purpose: Typhon, also identified as the Strategic Mid-Range Fires (SMRF) System, is an advanced integrated weapons platform developed by the United States Navy.
- Capabilities: It features the capability to launch the Standard Missile 6 (SM-6), a versatile ballistic missile defense system capable of engaging sea-based targets at a distance of 370 kilometers (230 miles).
- Additional Armament: The system is also equipped to deploy the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile, a highly maneuverable cruise missile.
- The international advisory body International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has recommended the inclusion of the Ahom era 'Moidams' from Assam's Charaideo district in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- About International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS):
- Establishment: Founded in 1965 in Warsaw, Poland, following the principles of the Venice Charter of 1964, ICOMOS provides UNESCO with expert advice regarding World Heritage Sites.
Nature: It is an international non-governmental organization comprising professionals, experts, representatives from local authorities, companies, and heritage organizations.
- The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology has unveiled the outcomes of the 15th round of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF).
- About Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF):
- Nature: AISRF is a bilateral initiative supporting collaborative research endeavors between Australia and India.
- Purpose: It aims to bolster scientific cooperation, tackle mutual challenges, and strengthen the relationship through joint research initiatives.
- Management: The program is jointly managed and financially supported by the governments of India and Australia.
- Objectives:
- Foster collaboration between Australian and Indian researchers in cutting-edge scientific and technological projects.
- Enhance strategic alliances between researchers from both countries.
- The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has recently issued guidelines for funding testing facilities, infrastructure, and institutional support as part of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, approved by the Union Cabinet on January 4, 2023.
- About the National Green Hydrogen Mission:
- Objective: The mission aims to position India as a global hub for the production, utilization, and export of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives.
- Components of the Scheme:
- Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition Programme (SIGHT): This includes two financial incentive mechanisms focusing on domestic manufacturing of electrolysers and production of Green Hydrogen.
- The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), representing nearly 600 internet firms and start-ups, has recently expressed its support for the introduction of the Telecom Bill in Lok Sabha.
- About Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI):
- Establishment: Founded in 2004, IAMAI operates as a not-for-profit industry body registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
- Membership: IAMAI boasts a membership base of over 500 Indian and multinational corporations, spanning various sectors within the digital ecosystem, including start-ups and established firms.
- Objectives: The association is dedicated to advancing and enriching the online and mobile value-added services sectors in India.
- Recently, scientists made a remarkable discovery: Chum salmon, a type of migrating fish, have been observed spawning in Arctic waters.
- About Chum Salmon:
- Species: Chum salmon belong to the family of anadromous salmonid fish, which means they hatch in freshwater streams and rivers, migrate to the ocean for feeding and growth, and return to freshwater to spawn.
- Nicknames: They are also commonly known as dog salmon.
- Distribution: Chum salmon are the most widely distributed among all Pacific salmon species. They are found extensively across the North Pacific Ocean, inhabiting the Arctic coast of Canada and spanning the northern coastal regions of North America and Asia.
Habitat: During their early stages, Chum salmon reside in freshwater streams, estuaries, and associated wetlands where they grow and feed.