Preeclampsia : Recent Study A recent study revealed that a liquid-biopsy approach that measures DNA-methylation levels in the blood may improve the detection of pregnancies at risk of developing preeclampsia at early stages. Preeclampsia is a serious blood pressure condition that develops during pregnancy. It typically develops after the 20th week of pregnancy. It can […]
Month: September 2023
Patulin : Fungus Study
Patulin : Fungus Study A research team from the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) in Japan discovered a fungus that helps destroy a harmful food toxin, Patulin. Key finding: The team identified a filamentous fungal strain, Acremonium sp. or “TUS-MM1,” belonging to the genera Acremonium. The scientists then performed various experiments to shed light on […]
Pulikkali(Tiger Dance) : Onam Celebration
Pulikkali(Tiger Dance) : Onam Celebration Human tigers and leopards pranced about the streets in a rollicking show of Pulikkali to lend a carnivalesque finish to Onam celebrations. Pulikkali (Tiger Dance) is one of the folk art forms of Kerala. On the fourth day of the Onam festival, artists paint their bodies like tigers with stripes […]
Dhole : Asiatic Wild Dog
Dhole : Asiatic Wild Dog Villagers in Shivamogga district, Karnataka, were recently treated to a rare sighting of an Asiatic Wild Dog group, also known as Dholes. Asiatic Wild Dog (Dhole) is a wild canid found in the forests of central, south, and southeast Asia. Scientific Name: Cuon alpinus They are found throughout Eastern and […]
Myocardial Infarction : New Study
Myocardial Infarction : New Study Red blood cells exposed to oxygen deficiency protect against myocardial infarction (heart attack), according to a new study. Red Blood Cells (RBCs) are one of the components of blood. (The others are plasma, platelets and white blood cells.) They deliver oxygen to the tissues throughout the human body. Oxygen turns […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 4th Sep 2023
Today’s Current Affairs: 4th sep 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Centre’s Fiscal Deficit : Report
Centre’s Fiscal Deficit : Report The Centre’s fiscal deficit in the first four months of 2023-24 touched 33.9% of the full-year target. In the Union Budget, the government projected to bring down the fiscal deficit to 5.9% of the gross domestic product (GDP) in the current FY. The deficit was 6.4% of the GDP in […]
Red Sand Boa : WCS Report
Red Sand Boa : WCS Report A report by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS)-India titled ‘Illegal Trade of Red Sand Boa in India 2016-2021’ has exposed the trade of red sand boa. It is concern about the illegal trade of Red Sand Boas and the urgency for conservation efforts. The report documents a total of […]
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana : Update
Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana : Update The Central Government’s innovative employment incentive scheme, the Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana (ABRY), has exceeded its initial employment generation goals, showcasing its success in fostering job creation and recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Aatmanirbhar Bharat Rozgar Yojana was launched in 2020. This was designed to stimulate the creation of […]
State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2023 : Report
State Of Food Security And Nutrition In The World (SOFI) 2023 : Report State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World’ (SOFI) 2023, a report by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has shed light on a concerning issue in India. It highlights the growing disparity between the cost of a nutritious […]
