Category: Current Affairs

E. coli : Outbreak According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a person died and 49 others fell ill following an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder Hamburgers. Escherichia coli, commonly known as E. coli, is a type of bacteria that can be found in the intestines […]

Biodiversity Monitoring : Bioacoustics Bioacoustics combined with Artificial Intelligence (AI) can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring both on land and in aquatic settings, according to researchers. Bioacoustics is a cross-disciplinary science that combines biology and acoustics. It refers to the investigation of sound production, dispersion, and reception in animals. Bioacoustics research can include approaches whereby scientists focus […]

Parkinson’s Disease : Recent Study A recent research has proposed a significant shift in understanding Parkinson’s Disease (PD) through the “gut-first hypothesis”, suggesting a gut-brain connection in its onset and progression. The research is significant as it may shift the understanding of the diagnosis, development and treatment of this neurodegenerative disorder. The “gut-first hypothesis” suggests […]

I4C Study: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union Home Ministry, has projected significant economic losses from cyber frauds in the coming year. Key Findings: India is expected to lose over ₹1.2 lakh crore due to cyber frauds in the next year, equivalent to 0.7% of the GDP. A major contributor to […]