World Braille Day : January 4 World Braille Day is being observed every year on January 4. The day commemorates the birth anniversary of French educator Louis Braille, who invented the Braille language in the year 1809. Louis Braille developed the Braille system by modifying Charles Barbie’s Night Write system. The first Braille system was […]
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Virovore : Organism That Eats Virus
First Known “Virovore : Organism That Eats Virus Researchers have found the first known “Virovore,” or organism that eats viruses. The new findings may change our understanding of the role viruses play in the food chain at a microscopic level. Virovore has been identified as an actual species of protist that feasts on viruses. These […]
Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project
Kalasa-Banduri Nala Project: On December 30, 2022, Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai told the Legislative Assembly that the government had received clearance from the Centre for two Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) on the Kalasa-Banduri Nala on the Mahadayi. It has escalated its long-standing dispute on the issue with neighbouring Goa. The Kalasa Banduri Nala project […]
Draft Regulation For National Exit Test
Draft Regulation For National Exit Test: The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued the proposed draft regulations related to the National Exit Test (NExT). Objective of the Regulation: To provide consistency across the nation in the summative evaluation with regard to the minimum common standards of education and training for a medical graduate. The objective of […]
Supreme Court’s Verdict On Demonetisation
Supreme Court’s Verdict On Demonetisation: The Supreme Court has passed a verdict on the Demonetisation of currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 in a majority 4-1 by a five-judge Constitution Bench. Majority Ruling: The majority held that Centre’s notification dated November 8, 2016 is valid and satisfies the test of proportionality. The RBI […]
Outreach Programme For Awareness Of Cryptocurrencies And Online Gaming
Outreach Programme For Awareness Of Cryptocurrencies And Online Gaming: The Investor Education and Protection Fund (IEPF) will launch an outreach programme to create awareness of Cryptocurrencies and Online Gaming. The need for the outreach programme is based on the observation that both crypto-assets and online gaming (that extends to gambling and betting) are still being […]
Draft Rules For Online Gaming
Draft Rules For Online Gaming: The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) has released the Draft Rules for Online Gaming. The proposed rules have been introduced as an amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021. Draft Rules: Online games will have to register with a self-regulatory body, and […]
Stem Cell-derived Mitochondria Transplantation
Stem Cell-derived Mitochondria Transplantation: Six children with rare disorders caused by deletion in the genomes of their mitochondria were successfully treated for the first time by Stem-cell derived Mitochondria Transplantation. The process involved the mitochondrial transplant from donor mothers into children’s haematopoietic stem cells, which give rise to all types of blood cells. Stem Cell-derived […]
Savitribai Phule Birth Anniversary : 3rd January
Savitribai Phule Birth Anniversary: The Prime Minister has paid homage to Savitribai Phule on her birth anniversary. Savitribai Phule: A pioneer who challenged oppressive social norms in her quest for women’s education, equality and justice, Savitribai Phule is formally recognised as India’s first woman teacher. A Dalit woman from the Mali community, Savitribai was born […]
FAME India Phase II
FAME India Phase II: 50 Electric Buses launched in Delhi with support under FAME India Phase II scheme of the Ministry of Heavy Industries. Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase II (FAME India Phase II): Implementing agency: Department of Heavy Industry. Objective is to Promote Electric and hybrid vehicle in the […]
