Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria : Behaviors Similar To Organelles Researchers have discovered nitrogen-fixing symbiotic organisms exhibiting behaviors similar to organelles. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms that are capable of transforming nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into “fixed nitrogen” compounds, such as ammonia, that are usable by plants. There are two main types of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Symbiotic or […]
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PRATUSH Telescope
PRATUSH Telescope: Astronomers are looking forward to posting high-resolution telescopes on the moon and in orbit around it, including one from India called PRATUSH. Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen (PRATUSH) is a radio telescope to be sited on the moon’s far side. It is being built by the Raman Research Institute […]
Banking Current Affairs : 5th April 2024
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th Apr 2024 for SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc Kodaikanal Solar Observatory celebrates 125 years of studying the Sun: The 125th anniversary of the iconic Kodaikanal Solar Observatory (KSO) was celebrated on 1 April 2024 by Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA), an autonomous institute of the […]
SKOCH ESG Award 2024
SKOCH ESG Award 2024: REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Power and a leading Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) has been awarded the prestigious SKOCH ESG Award 2024 in the ‘Renewable Energy Financing’ category. The award recognizes REC’s commitment to sustainable financing, facilitating India’s transition to renewable energy and a […]
USSD-Based Call Forwarding
USSD-Based Call Forwarding: The Department of Telecom (DoT) has directed telecom operators to halt USSD-based call forwarding from April 15 due to misuse, requiring subscribers to activate it through alternative methods. Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is a protocol used in GSM networks for sending short text messages. It facilitates instant messaging without storing messages […]
Punnett Square : Way To Predict The Possible Genetic Outcomes
Punnett Square : Way To Predict The Possible Genetic Outcomes Punnett square is named after British geneticist Reginald Punnett. Along the top and side of the grid, the possible genetic traits of one parent on one side and the other parent on the other side is listed. Then, you fill in the squares by combining […]
White Rabbit Collaboration
White Rabbit Collaboration: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, recently launched White Rabbit Collaboration. White Rabbit Collaboration is a membership-based global community whose objective is to maintain a high-performance open-source technology that meets the needs of users and to facilitate its uptake by industry. The WR Collaboration will provide dedicated support and training, facilitate […]
OptiDrop Platform
OptiDrop Platform: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in Bengaluru has developed a new platform called OptiDrop. OptiDrop Platform is an innovative microfluidic chip-based platform that simplifies and reduces the cost of studying single cells. It employs a novel approach that enables precise and cost-effective analysis of single cells encapsulated in droplets. The […]
Mother Of Dragons Comet
Mother Of Dragons Comet: A rare, formerly-horned comet that astronomers have dubbed the “Mother of Dragons” is now visible after dusk in the Northern Hemisphere. Mother of Dragons comet is officially known as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. It is a ‘Halley-type’ comet with an orbital period of roughly 71 years and a nucleus approximately 30 km wide. […]
Havana Syndrome : Surge
Havana Syndrome : Surge There has been a noticeable surge in interest in the Havana Syndrome, particularly concerning its occurrence among US diplomats. Havana Syndrome is a mysterious illness causing a range of neurological problems. It was first reported by the US Embassy staff in Havana, Cuba in 2016, when they began experiencing extreme headaches […]
