Russula griseopurpurata: A mushroom collected beneath a sal tree in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district in 2022 has been identified as a new species to science, named Russula griseopurpurata. Russula griseopurpurata is a new species of mushroom. The species has so far been recorded from Meghalaya and West Bengal. They were found singly or in scattered groups […]
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Permanent Pictorial Cancellation
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation: The Department of Posts, Kerala Circle, released the permanent pictorial cancellation (PPC) and premium special cover to commemorate the religious, cultural, historical, and architectural significance of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple recently. Permanent Pictorial Cancellation (PPC) is a postmark, which shows a replica/photo/design or a picture highlighting a tourist, religious, historical, or an […]
National Centre for Cell Science
National Centre for Cell Science: A National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) study uncovers nearly 200 previously undocumented microbial strains, showing that a healthy gut is shaped by diet, geography, and lifestyle and why India needs its own microbiome map. National Centre for Cell Science (NCCS) is an autonomous organisation aided by the Department of […]
MSME Sustainable ZED Certification Scheme
MSME Sustainable ZED Certification Scheme: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is promoting quality-driven and environmentally sustainable manufacturing through the MSME Sustainable (Zero Defect, Zero Effect – ZED) Certification Scheme. It aims to help MSMEs improve manufacturing processes, adopt higher quality standards and reduce their environmental footprint. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Micro, […]
Nitrosamines
Nitrosamines: It was observed that packaged foods, pharmaceuticals, industrial products and global supply chains contain chemicals known as nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are organic compounds that contain alkyl and an aryl group with the following nitrogen and oxygen group: N–N=O. It is formally named N-nitrosamines. These compounds get formed when amines react with nitrites or nitrates (often […]
Pseudecheneis likimroensis
Pseudecheneis likimroensis: Pseudecheneis likimroensis, has been described from India’s north-eastern state of Nagaland. Pseudecheneis likimroensis is a new catfish species found in Nagaland. The species, named after the fast-flowing Likimro river, from which specimens have been collected so far. It is locally known as “Nupedro” among the Chirr Naga community and is also referred to […]
HYDERACENE : Indian Patent
HYDERACENE: Indian Patent The University of Hyderabad (UoH) recently secured an Indian patent for HYDERACENE, a dual-action material designed specifically for rocket propellants and high-performance defence applications. It is a novel polymer-based material developed for use in solid rocket propellants for defence and space applications. The innovation was developed by Mutyalanaidu Ganivada, Sourav Jana, and […]
Hexavalent Vaccine
Hexavalent Vaccine: Introducing the hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) could improve the efficiency of the country’s childhood immunisation programme, according to a recent study conducted by the Union Health Ministry. Hexavalent Vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects infants against six different diseases with a single injection. It combines six different […]
TRAI MyCall
TRAI MyCall: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently launched a revamped version of “TRAI MyCall’, a mobile application that enables telecom consumers to directly assess and report the voice-calling experience. It is a mobile application launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). It is a citizen-centric digital platform that empowers telecom […]
Magnetorheological Fluid
Magnetorheological Fluid: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna have developed an innovative hybrid magneto-rheometer that promises to advance research and applications of magnetorheological (MR) fluids. Magnetorheological Fluid is a fluid that has good magnetic properties. MR fluid responds to the magnetic field and changes its properties when a magnetic field is presented. […]
