RNA Exosomopathies: Researchers at Emory University and the University of Texas Health Science Centre have shown that mutations causing brain defects in humans also produce similar effects in budding yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), a simpler eukaryotic organism. These mutations affect a cellular complex called the RNA exosome, which plays a critical role in RNA processing, surveillance, […]
About: Kumari Sonali
Posts by Kumari Sonali:
Magnetars
Magnetars: Researchers have found observational evidence that magnetar flares can produce heavy elements like gold through a process known as r-process nucleosynthesis. Until now, gold was believed to form predominantly in neutron star mergers. Magnetars are a type of neutron star characterised by exceptionally strong magnetic fields, estimated to be a thousand times stronger than […]
Niveshak Shivir Initiative
Niveshak Shivir Initiative: IEPFA and SEBI jointly convened a strategic meeting, to launch the “Niveshak Shivir” initiative to help investors reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares.A nationwide investor assistance and outreach program to help investors reclaim unclaimed dividends and shares with ease.Launched by: Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, […]
Vruthi Campaign
Vruthi Campaign: Kerala launched the ‘Vruthi’ campaign in October 2024 to combat the rising waste crisis through mass public participation and decentralized solutions.The recent ‘Clean Kerala Conclave 2025’ showcased innovative practices and collective achievements in waste.Vruthi’ means cleanliness of body and mind.It is a statewide behavioural change campaign for garbage-free Kerala. Part of the ‘Malinya […]
Taliban Suspends Chess in Afghanistan Over Sharia Law Concerns
Taliban Suspends Chess in Afghanistan Over Sharia Law Concerns: The Taliban regime in Afghanistan has officially suspended the sport of chess, citing concerns over its compatibility with Islamic law. The move, announced on May 12, 2025, reflects the Taliban’s ongoing imposition of stricter regulations on recreational and cultural activities since regaining power in August 2021. […]
Deepika Kumari Clinches Bronze at Archery World Cup Stage 2
Deepika Kumari Clinches Bronze at Archery World Cup Stage 2: India’s top archer, Deepika Kumari, secured a bronze medal at the Archery World Cup Stage 2 held in Shanghai on May 11, 2025. After a tough semifinal loss to world No. 1 Lim Sihyeon, Deepika displayed remarkable resilience and composure to defeat Korea’s Kang Chae […]
8th UN Global Road Safety Week 2025
8th UN Global Road Safety Week 2025: The 8th United Nations Global Road Safety Week is being observed from 12 to 18 May 2025, with the theme #MakeWalkingSafe and #MakeCyclingSafe. This global campaign aims to encourage safer urban infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists and calls upon governments and communities to implement proven measures to reduce […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 10th May 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 10th May 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
HAROP Drones
HAROP Drones: Indian armed forces recently deployed Israeli-origin Harop drones to carry out precision strikes on air defence systems in Pakistan as part of their ongoing ‘Operation Sindoor’. The Harop drone, developed by the MBT Missiles Division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), belongs to a class of weapons known as loitering munition These drones are […]
INS Vikrant : Deployed To the Arabian Sea
INS Vikrant: Deployed To the Arabian Sea Amid surging tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after Pakistan’s attempted aerial strikes on Indian territory, the Indian Navy has deployed its most formidable naval asset — INS Vikrant — to the Arabian Sea. INS Vikrant is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has […]
