microRNA: The 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA — tiny molecules which play a crucial role in how genes function. MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are small, non-coding molecules of RNA. They are typically around 19-24 nucleotides long and play an important role […]
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First Cyclothon : Kawal Tiger Reserve
First Cyclothon : Kawal Tiger Reserve The forest department organised its first ‘Cyclothon’ recently to celebrate World Wildlife Week 2024 at the buffer zone of the Kawal Tiger Reserve. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in the north eastern part of Telangana State along the banks of the river Godavari, forming part of the Deccan Peninsula-central […]
77th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia
77th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commenced its 77th Regional Committee session for Southeast Asia in New Delhi, marking a significant gathering of health leaders from across the region.
BCCI Appointment of New Anti-Corruption Unit Chief
BCCI Appointment of New Anti-Corruption Unit Chief: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a significant move in its fight against corruption by appointing retired IPS officer Sharad Kumar as the new chief of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). This strategic appointment brings decades of law enforcement experience to cricket administration.
RBI and Maldives Monetary Authority Sign $400 Million Currency Swap Agreement
RBI and Maldives Monetary Authority Sign $400 Million Currency Swap Agreement: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have signed a currency swap agreement under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework for 2024-2027. This agreement allows the Maldives to access up to $400 million under the US Dollar/Euro Swap Window and […]
India and Maldives Boost Ties with $750 Million Currency Swap Deal
India and Maldives Boost Ties with $750 Million Currency Swap Deal: India has extended significant financial aid to the Maldives by signing a $750 million currency swap agreement to ease the country’s foreign exchange crisis. This includes a $400 million swap and an additional ₹3,000 crore ($357 million) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, available […]
RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao’s Tenure Extended for One Year
RBI Deputy Governor M. Rajeshwar Rao’s Tenure Extended for One Year: The government has approved a one-year extension for M. Rajeshwar Rao as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), effective October 9, 2024. This decision was made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, following […]
National Health Account Estimates
National Health Account Estimates: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently released the National Health Account (NHA) estimates for the fiscal years 2020-21 and 2021-22. These reports are the eighth and ninth editions of the NHA series, which provides a comprehensive view of the country’s healthcare expenditure. Key Findings of National Health Account […]
Naxalism : In News
Naxalism : In News Recently security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bastar region engaged in a significant gunfight with Naxalites, resulting in the death of 28 insurgents. This marks one of the highest casualty tolls in recent anti-Naxal operations. The Naxalite movement began in 1967 in Naxalbari village, West Bengal, when peasants led an uprising against local […]
Co-District : Assam
Co-District : Assam Assam has become the first state in India to implement a new administrative structure known as Co-Districts, aimed at improving governance and accessibility of public services. The inaugural phase will take place on October 4 and 5, 2024, when 39 Co-Districts will be officially launched. Co-districts are smaller administrative units under Assam’s […]
