Petroglyphs: Researchers recently found two ancient rock carvings (petroglyphs) on a flat rock inside a rock shelter on a hill behind Beerappa Temple in Manchirevula, Telangana. Petroglyphs (also known as rock engravings) are symbolic images sculpted or engraved on the surface of rocks by removing material from its surface layer with instruments of superior hardness. […]
Day: March 20, 2026
What is Force Majeure?
What is Force Majeure? Several Gulf energy producers recently declared force majeure on oil and gas shipments after disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The concept of force majeure refers to an extraordinary event rendering the legal obligations between two or more contractually bound parties impossible to fulfill. The phrase comes from French […]
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome: U.S.-based Sentynl Therapeutics (part of Zydus Lifesciences) recently signed a deal with South Korea’s PRG S&T to develop Progerinin, a pill aimed at treating Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS). Progeria, also known as HGPS, is an extremely rare genetic disease that causes rapid aging in children. Progeria is extremely rare. A genetic mutation […]
Ladakh Magmatic Arc
Ladakh Magmatic Arc: Scientists have traced the evolution of Ladakh Magmatic Arc (LMA) in North West Himalaya. Ladakh Magmatic Arc is a belt of igneous rocks in the Trans-Himalaya formed in the period Jurassic to Eocene. The LMA is a long-extinct volcanic system evolved through three major phases of geological activity over tens of millions […]
National Vaccination Day and Universal Immunisation Programme
National Vaccination Day and Universal Immunisation Programme: India celebrated National Vaccination Day (16th March) while highlighting major achievements of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP), including 98.4% full immunisation coverage by January 2026 and the launch of nationwide HPV vaccination and an indigenous Td vaccine in 2026. National Vaccination Day is celebrated every year on 16th […]
