Reversible Inhibition Of Sperm Under Guidance: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully tested a long-lasting male contraceptive called “Reversible Inhibition of Sperm Under Guidance” (RISUG). RISUG is a non-hormonal injectable male contraceptive that blocks the production of sperm by creating a physical barrier in the vas deferens, the tube that carries sperm. […]
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Microalgae : Study
Microalgae : Study A study published in the journal Nature Microbiology has revealed that microalgae, crucial in the ocean’s food chain and carbon capture, have developed a unique strategy to adapt to global warming and declining nutrient levels in the sea. As climate change reduces nutrient availability, these microalgae activate a protein called rhodopsin, similar […]
ASICS 2023 Report
ASICS 2023 Report: The sixth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report has been released by Janaagraha The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) is a comprehensive evaluation of the quality of governance in Indian cities. It was published after a gap of five years (the last was in 2017). The […]
Outbreak Of Diphtheria
Outbreak Of Diphtheria: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently said that the Health Ministry of Guinea has reported an outbreak of diphtheria. It is a highly contagious and infectious disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat, and windpipe (trachea). It is caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin. […]
TV-D1 Mission : ISRO
TV-D1 Mission : ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever test flight, TV-D1, for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of human spaceflight. TV-D1 Mission will evaluate the crew module’s readiness for the Gaganyaan mission. It is a single-stage liquid rocket developed specifically for this abort […]
Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu: The Prime Minister of India extended best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Kati Bihu to the people of Assam. Kati Bihu is celebrated in the state of Assam. Kati means to cut and this day marks the time of relocation of rice saplings. It is also known as Kongali Bihu. There are […]
Orionid Meteor Shower
Orionid Meteor Shower: The Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down its greatest number of meteors on the mornings of October 21 and 22. Orionid meteor shower is an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October. It is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, officially […]
Niemann-Pick Disease
Niemann-Pick Disease: Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Union government to notify the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. Niemann-Pick Disease is a rare genetic disorder in which sphingomyelin accumulate in lysosomes inside cells. This disease involves dysfunctional metabolism of sphingolipids. The three most commonly recognized forms are Niemann-Pick […]
Curcuma kakchingense : New Flowering Plant Species
Curcuma kakchingense : New Flowering Plant Species Researchers in Manipur recently discovered a new flowering plant species and have named the new species Curcuma kakchingense. Curcuma kakchingense is a new flowering plant species discovered in Manipur. It is a member of the angiospermic family Zingiberaceae, which includes well-known plants like Curcuma (turmeric), gingers, and cardamom. […]
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council : Update
Broadcasting Content Complaints Council : Update The Broadcasting Content Complaint Council (BCCC) recently asked entertainment channels to exercise “extreme caution” while portraying the scheduled castes and scheduled tribes in television programmes. Broadcasting Content Complaints Council (BCCC) is an independent self-regulatory body set up by the Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) in June 2011. […]
