New Pathway To Regulate Nitrate Absorption In Plants: Researchers led by those from the National Centre of Biological Sciences, Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru (NCBS-TIFR), have found a new pathway that regulates nitrate absorption in plants. The gene MADS27, which regulates nitrate absorption, root development and stress tolerance, is activated by the micro-RNA, miR444, […]
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Kai Chutney
Kai Chutney: In Odisha, scientists are now fine-tuning their research to make a presentation for the Geographical Indications (GI) registry of Kai chutney. Applied under food category, the GI tag will help develop a structured hygiene protocol in the preparation of Kai chutney for standard wider use. Geographical Indications labels enhance the reputation and value […]
National Investigation Agency
National Investigation Agency: The Union Home Ministry handed over the probe into the barbaric killing of a pharmacist at Amravati in Maharashtra to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The NIA is the Central Counter-Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency of India mandated to investigate all the offences affecting the sovereignty, security and integrity of India. It includes: […]
China’s New High-Tech Aircraft Carrier Fujian
China’s New High-Tech Aircraft Carrier Fujian: China unveiled its first indigenous aircraft carrier, the new-generation Fujian (Type 003). China now has the most number of aircraft carriers after the U.S. The Fujian has been named after China’s eastern coastal province which lies across from Taiwan. The Fujian joins two other carriers currently operated by China […]
Operation NARCOS
Operation NARCOS: The Railway Protection Force recovered narcotics products valued over Rs. 7.40 Crore under Operation NARCOS. In order to bring attention to the menace of Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, a month-long pan India drive against smuggling of narcotics through rail was launched under code name Operation “NARCOS” in the month of June-2022. RPF […]
2022 UN Ocean Conference
2022 UN Ocean Conference: The 2022 UN Ocean Conference, co-hosted by the Governments of Kenya and Portugal, took place on 27 June – 1 July 2022, in Lisbon, Portugal. The overall theme of the Conference was: “Scaling up ocean action based on science and innovation for the implementation of Goal 14: stocktaking, partnerships and solutions.” […]
International Sports Journalists Day
International Sports Journalists Day: World Sports Journalists Day which is also known as International Sports Journalists Day is celebrated every year on 2nd of July. World Sports Journalist Day was first observed in 1994 when the International Sports Press Association decided to commemorate it in honours of its 70th Anniversary. The day is observed to […]
India’s Largest Floating Solar Power Project
India’s Largest Floating Solar Power Project: India’s largest floating Solar Power Project is now fully operational. NTPC declared Commercial Operation of the final part capacity of 20 MW out of 100 MW Ramagundam Floating Solar PV Project at Ramagundam, Telangana with effect from July 01, 2022. With the operationalisation of 100-MW Solar PV Project at […]
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM)
PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM): Besides placing three Singaporean satellites in precise orbit, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) also achieved the feat of successfully launching the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module or ‘POEM’. The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module is a platform that will help perform in-orbit experiments using the final, and otherwise discarded, stage of […]
Financial Services Institution Bureau
Financial Services Institution Bureau: The Cabinet Appointments Committee (ACC) has passed a government resolution to establish the Financial Services Institutions Bureau (FSIB) in place of the Banks Board Bureau (BBB). The new framework was proposed by the Department of Financial Service, Ministry of Finance. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau will select the chiefs of public […]
