Marburg Virus Disease: Six people have died in Rwanda following an outbreak of the Marburg virus, the country’s Health Ministry said recently. Marburg Virus Disease earlier known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that affects both people and non-human primates. MVD is caused by the Marburg virus, a genetically unique […]
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Paryatan Mitra And Paryatan Didi Initiative
Paryatan Mitra And Paryatan Didi Initiative: The Union Ministry of Tourism has launched a national responsible tourism initiative titled Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi. The primary aim of this initiative is to elevate the overall experience for tourists in destinations, by having them meet ‘tourist-friendly’ people who are proud Ambassadors and Storytellers for their destination. […]
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s new oral medicine, Cobenfy, for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental disorderthat affects the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. It mostly affects young adultsin the productive age group. […]
Thermobaric Weapons
Thermobaric Weapons: Russia’s use of thermobaric weapons in Ukraine has drawn significant attention due to their devastating effects, but the development and deployment of these powerful bombs are not limited to Russia. Thermobaric Weapons are often called “vacuum bombs” or “enhanced blast weapons”. It consists of a fuel container with two separate explosive charges. This […]
Sunita Williams Takes Command of ISS
Sunita Williams Takes Command of ISS: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) astronaut and Indian Origin Sunita Williams has officially taken command of the International Space Station (ISS) as part of her extended mission aboard the orbiting laboratory. She is set to take command for the second time for ISS.
Women in Space Leadership Programme Initiative Launches by DST
Women in Space Leadership Programme Initiative Launches by DST: The Department of Science and technology (DST) in India with the collaboration with the British Council launches the initiative of “A Women in Space Leadership” (WiSLP) as a part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).
Dust Free Drive Launched in Delhi
Dust Free Drive Launched in Delhi: Delhi Lieutenant Governor (LG) Shri. L. G. Saxena launched the Dust Free Drive across the cities to combat the Air Pollution. This step looks to be important ahead of the tough and harsh air pollution in the winter in the Capital of Country.
SEBI Launches FPI Outreach Cell
SEBI Launches FPI Outreach Cell: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has launched a dedicated Foreign Portfolio Investor Outreach Cell as part of the Alternative Investment Fund and Foreign Portfolio Investors Department (AFD). This cell will focus on direct engagement with Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs), and supporting them in accessing the Indian securities […]
Oxygen Bird Park Set To Be Inaugurated By Shri. Nitin Gadkari
Oxygen Bird Park Set To Be Inaugurated By Shri. Nitin Gadkari: Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Shri. Nitin Gadkari Ji, set to inaugurate Oxygen Bird Park (Amrit Mahotsav Park) on the Nagpur-Hyderabad National highway 44 in Nagpur, in state of Maharashtra.
India and Uzbekistan Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent
India and Uzbekistan Sign Bilateral Investment Treaty in Tashkent: India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The treaty was formalized by Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Khodjayev Jamshid Abdukhakimovich in Tashkent.
