ciTRAN : Circular RNA Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research Bhopal (IISER Bhopal) identified a specific circular RNA (circRNA) called ‘ciTRAN’, which plays a crucial role in the multiplication of the AIDS-causing HIV-1 virus within the human body. Ribonucleic acid is a molecule in living cells that carries genetic information and […]
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Galactic Tides
Galactic Tides: Just as the earth’s oceans at their shores, the universe’s galaxies also experience tides, but on a much larger scale. Galactic tides is a tidal force experienced by objects subject to the gravitational field of a galaxy such as the Milky Way. They are caused by gravitational forces within a galaxy, arising in […]
Ephemerals
Ephemerals: Researchers and environmental groups are documenting floral species in the State of Maharashtra and educating people about their existence through nature walks. Ephemerals are any short-lived plant, usually one that has one or more generations per year. They grow only during favourable periods (as when adequate moisture is available) and passing the unfavourable periods […]
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Polyethylene Terephthalate: Researchers have recently discovered a new deep-sea enzyme that can degrade Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is the most commonly used thermoplastic polymer in the world. It belongs to the family of polyesters. PET is produced by the polymerization of ethylene glycol and terephthalic acid. When heated together under the influence of […]
Sarcophagus : Ancient Graves
Sarcophagus: Ancient Graves Palestinian workers in the Gaza Strip recently found dozens of ancient graves, including two Sarcophagus made of lead, in a cemetery dating back about 2,000 years to the Roman Empire. Sarcophagus is an above-ground stone container for a coffin or dead body that often is often decorated with art, inscriptions, and carvings. […]
Vizhinjam International Seaport : Docking Of The First Ship
Vizhinjam International Seaport : Docking Of The First Ship The docking of the first ship at the Vizhinjam International Seaport has been deferred recently Vizhinjam International Seaport is located at Vizhinjam, a coastal town in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. It is designed primarily to cater to container transhipment besides multi-purpose and break bulk cargo. It is […]
Five Eyes Alliance
Five Eyes Alliance: The recent India-Canada standoff regarding allegations of Indian government involvement in the killing of a separatist leader in Canada has brought attention to the role of the Five Eyes Alliance. Five Eyes Alliance refers to an intelligence-sharing partnership among five countries: the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. […]
India’s First Lighthouse Festival
India’s First Lighthouse Festival: India’s First Lighthouse Festival is set to begin in Goa. The festival will take place with the aim of transforming historic lighthouses into tourist destinations. This festival is a part of the ‘Lighthouse Heritage Tourism’ campaign, which aims to revamp 75 historic lighthouses across India and promote them as tourist spots. […]
Trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise
Trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise: The Indian Navy’s warship, INS Sahyadri, participated in the first trilateral Maritime Partnership Exercise with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Indonesian Navy from September 20-21, 2023. The exercise allowed the three nations to strengthen their partnership and improve their collective capability to support a stable, peaceful, and secure Indo-Pacific region. […]
International Day Of Sign Languages 2023
International Day Of Sign Languages 2023: On the occasion of International Day of Sign Languages (23rd September), the Government of India has introduced several initiatives to improve communication and accessibility for the hearing-impaired. Initiatives for the hearing-impaired include online Indian Sign Language (ISL) courses, introduction of 267 signs for financial terms in ISL, a comprehensive […]
