Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics: Scientists recently found that FP 100 (Hygromycin A), a first-in-class, small molecule, narrow-spectrum antibiotic, successfully eradicates Fusobacterium nucleatum without harming the oral or gut microbiomes. Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics are classified as “narrow-spectrum” or “broad-spectrum” depending on the range of bacterial types they affect. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics are active against a selected group of bacterial types. […]
Month: September 2024
Food Recovery To Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) Methodology
Food Recovery To Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) Methodology: According to estimates based on data from a new methodology termed as Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) each food bank reduces the same volume of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions as removing 900 gasoline-powered cars from the road for a year. Food Recovery to Avoid Methane […]
Micronutrient Intake : Study
Micronutrient Intake : Study A study published in Lancet Global Health highlighted the global inadequacy of micronutrient intake, particularly for iodine, vitamin E (tocopherol), calcium, iron, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and folate (vitamin B9) across different regions and age groups. As the first global estimate based on dietary intake data, it underscores the need for nutritional […]
Exercise Varuna
Exercise Varuna: A P8I aircraft of the Indian Navy has reached France to participate in ‘Exercise Varuna’ with the French Navy. Exercise Varuna is the bilateral Naval Exercisebetween India and France. This bilateral exercise between the two navies was initiated in 1993. It was named ‘VARUNA’ in 2001and has become a hallmark of India-France’s strategic […]
International Vulture Awareness Day 2024
International Vulture Awareness Day 2024: The first Saturday of September marks International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD), an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about the world’s most imperilled group of birds. This initiative, which began in South Africa and the United Kingdom, has been observed since September 2009.
Conference on ‘Spectrum of Literacy’ Precedes International Literacy Day 2024
Conference on ‘Spectrum of Literacy’ Precedes International Literacy Day 2024: As a precursor to International Literacy Day 2024, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, will host an International Conference titled “Spectrum of Literacy” on September 7, 2024. This virtual conference will be organized by CIET, NCERT, New Delhi, and will bring together global and […]
5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue Held in New Delhi
5th India-Maldives Defence Cooperation Dialogue Held in New Delhi: The 5th Defence Cooperation Dialogue between India and the Maldives was held in New Delhi on September 6, 2024. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Shri Giridhar Aramane, while the Maldivian delegation was headed by General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Force, Maldives National […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 6th September 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 6th September 2024 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Forum On China-Africa Cooperation
Forum On China-Africa Cooperation: China is hosting the ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, a diplomatic event aimed at strengthening ties with African nations. Forum on China-Africa Cooperation was established in 2000 to formalise the strategic partnership between China and African nations. A summit is conducted every three years, with the host alternating between […]
Centralized Pension Payment System
Centralized Pension Payment System: The Union Minister of Labour and Employment and Chairperson, Central Board of Trustees, EPF has approved the proposal for a Centralized Pension Payment System (CPPS) for the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995. Centralized Pension Payment System provides a national-level centralized system allowing pension payouts through any bank or branch in India. This […]
