Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients: Union Health Minister recently said that India has started manufacturing 38 active pharmaceutical ingredients, or APIs, in the last one and a half years. Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are the active components in a pharmaceutical drug that produces the required effect on the body to treat a condition. APIs are produced by […]
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Clouded Leopard
Clouded Leopard: Ecologist observed that the Clouded leopard on its hide does not follow any specific pattern of operating in a certain space, unlike other carnivores. Clouded leopard is a wild cat inhabiting dense forests of the Himalayas through mainland Southeast Asia into South China. The clouded leopard is categorised into two species: the mainland […]
Indian Mini Satellite-1 : ISRO
Indian Mini Satellite-1 : ISRO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that it began transferring IMS-1 Satellite Bus technology to Alpha Design Technologies. Indian Mini Satellite-1 was developed by the UR Rao Satellite Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is a small satellite platform designed to enable low-cost access to space. The […]
Bhu-Vision : IoT-Based Automated Soil Testing
Bhu-Vision : IoT-Based Automated Soil Testing A revolutionary IoT-based automated soil testing and agronomy advisory platform, Bhu-Vision was officially launched at AICRP (ICAR-IIRR), Hyderabad. Bhu-Vision is also known as KRISHI-RASTAA Soil Testing System. It has been jointly developed by ICAR-IIRR(Indian Council of Agricultural Research -Indian Institute of Rice Research) and KrishiTantra. This system seamlessly conducts […]
Spike Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles
Spike Non Line Of Sight (NLOS) Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: The Indian Air Force recently received Israel’s Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles. Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM) is a fire-and-forget anti-tank and anti-personnel missile with a tandem-charge high-explosive warhead. It is developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, […]
Study In India (SII) Portal
Study In India (SII) Portal: The Education Ministry recently launched the Study In India (SII) portal with a vision to promote Indian education to foreign students. Study in India (SII) portal is a dedicated website to provide information about higher education institutions (HEIs) in India. Aim is to establishing India as a global hub for […]
Einstein Cross
Einstein Cross: Astronomers have discovered a stunning, rare example of an “Einstein cross” splitting and magnifying light from the far depths of the universe. Einstein predicted the existence of these crosses back in 1915. Einstein’s theory of general relativity describes the way massive objects warp the fabric of the universe, called space-time. The latest Einstein […]
Fossils Of Perucetus Colossus
Fossils Of Perucetus Colossus: Researchers have discovered fossils of Perucetus colossus whale in Peru. Perucetus colossus on a newly-described fossil of the whale Perucetus colossus dating to more than 38 million years ago. Scientists believe that it may have been heavier than a blue whale even though it may not have been as long. Researchers […]
Italian City Of Venice : World Heritage Sites In Danger
Italian City Of Venice : World Heritage Sites In Danger Experts from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) have stated in a new report that the Italian city of Venice should be added to a list of world heritage sites in danger. The list highlights a number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites […]
CHD1L Gene
CHD1L Gene: According to a new study some people of African descent possess a CHD1L gene variant that likely controls human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The Chromodomain Helicase DNA Binding Protein 1 Like (CHD1L), which contains information to make proteins that allow the body to repair DNA damage. A variant of the CHD1L gene, specifically present […]
