Methylocucumis oryzae: Researchers have isolated and described India’s first cultures of indigenous methanotroph Methylocucumis oryzae from rice fields and wetlands, mainly from Western India. Methylocucumis oryzae is a natural bacterium that is abundant in wetlands and rice fields. It had a characteristic oval and elongated shape, similar to that of a cucumber, and hence the […]
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NOTTO Annual Report 2023-24
NOTTO Annual Report 2023-24: The National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) released its annual report for the year 2023-24 on Indian Organ Donation Day (IODD) on August 3, 2024. According to NOTTO, in 2023, India reached a significant milestone by surpassing 1,000 deceased organ donors in a single year for the first time, breaking […]
Srinagar Added In World Craft City List
Srinagar Added In World Craft City List: Srinagar has recently been added to the World Craft Cities list by the World Crafts Council (WCC), recognizing its rich craft traditions making it the fourth such city from India. Jaipur, Malappuram, and Mysore are other three Indian cities on the list included in a total of 60 […]
Thadou People
Thadou People: A section of the Thadou tribes represented by the Manipur-based Thadou Students’ Association (TSA) has formed a global platform to look into critical issues facing the community, particularly in Manipur. Thadou people are an indigenous people who live in the hill country adjacent to the Imphal Valley in the northeastern Indian state of […]
Astra Missile : Recent Update
Astra Missile : Recent Update The Indian Air Force (IAF) has given clearance to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) to produce 200 Astra air-to-air missiles for its Su-3O and LCA Tejas fighter aircraft. Astra Missile is a Beyond-Visual-Range (BVR) air-to-air missile designed to be mounted on fighter […]
Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma: Glioblastoma is a type of cancer that starts as a growth of cells in the brain or spinal cord. Like all cancers, glioblastoma is caused by DNA mutations that result in uncontrolled cell growth. The underlying causes for these genetic cell mutations are largely unknown. Glioblastoma forms from cells called astrocytes that support nerve […]
Lyme Disease
Lyme Disease: Lyme disease is a significant public health concern, affecting approximately 476,000 individuals in the US each year. Lyme disease is a vector-borne infectious disease caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. It is primarily transmitted to humans through the bite of infected black-legged ticks, often referred to as deer ticks. It cannot spread between […]
Bailey Bridge
Bailey Bridge: The Indian Army’s Madras Engineer Group or Madras Sappers built a “Bailey bridge”, which was assembled at Chooralmala, to reach Mundakkai village — one of the sites worst hit by the landslides. It is a type of modular bridge, one whose parts are pre-built so that they need minimal construction work and can […]
Bent-Toed Geckos
Bent-Toed Geckos: Scientists from India and the United Kingdom have described six new species of bent-toed geckos from Northeast India. Bent-Toed Geckos of the genus Cyrtodactylus are diverse. They are commonly known as bow-fingered geckos and forest geckos. Geckos are ectothermic, meaning they rely on external sources of heat to regulate their body temperature. Reproduction […]
Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano
Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano: According to a new study, the Ol Doinyo Lengai volcano which is filled with magma has been erupting beyond the ground hose and at the same time sinking for the past 10 years. Ol Doinyo Lengai Volcano is located in northern Tanzania, at the southern end of Lake Natron. It is […]
