Y chromosome : Genes Linked To Ageing And Lifespan Regulation Researchers have discovered that the Y chromosome possesses genes linked to ageing and lifespan regulation. Key findings: Researchers have discovered that the Y chromosome possesses genes that are vital to biological functions, including those linked to ageing and lifespan regulation. Genome sequences of the Neanderthals, […]
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Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack
Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack: Microsoft recently acknowledged that the series of service disruptions experienced by users of Microsoft Azure, OneDrive and Outlook were the result of a major distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack. Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) Attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, service or network by […]
National Internet Exchange Of India : 20th Foundation Day
National Internet Exchange Of India : 20th Foundation Day The National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) celebrated its 20th Foundation Day, reaffirming its unwavering dedication towards building India’s internet infrastructure. National Internet Exchange of India (NIXI) was established in 2003 as a not-for-profit organization under the Companies Act 2013. It is tasked to increase Internet […]
Two Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug Banned
Two Non-Steroid Anti-Inflammatory Drug Banned: The Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) recommended banning the manufacture, sale and distribution of two non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Ketoprofen and Aceclofenac. Drugs Technical Advisory Board is the highest statutory decision-making body on technical matters related to drugs in India. It is established as per the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, […]
Rise Of Non-Communicable Diseases In India
Rise Of Non-Communicable Diseases In India: A recent study conducted by the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has shed light on the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India. The study marks the first comprehensive epidemiological research paper […]
Transgenic Crops In India : Three States Rejected a Proposal
Transgenic Crops In India : Three States Rejected a Proposal Three States, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Telangana, have recently rejected a proposal, approved by the Centre’s Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC), to test a new kind of transgenic cotton seed. Transgenic crops are plants that have been modified through genetic engineering These crops have had specific […]
Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App
Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App: The Union Minister of Heavy Industries unveiled the ground-breaking “Dugdh Sanakalan Sathi Mobile App” at Mussorie, Uttarakhand. Dugdh Sankalan Sathi App is designed and developed by Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL), a “Mini Ratna” Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Heavy Industries. It aims to improve the […]
India To Be a Part Of Artemis Team
India To Be a Part Of Artemis Team: A top NASA official recently said that India needs to be a part of the Artemis team, which brings like-minded countries together on civil space exploration. The Artemis Accords are a non-binding set of principles designed to guide civil space exploration and use in the 21st century. […]
Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope
Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope: The Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT), a unique space telescope developed by Pune’s Inter-University Center for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCAA) has been delivered to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) telescope is one of the seven payloads on Aditya-L1. It will provide full disk images of […]
Geminid Meteor Shower
Geminid Meteor Shower: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe mission has shed new light on the origin of the intense Geminid meteor shower. Geminid meteor shower peaks during mid-December each year and is considered to be one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers. Unlike most meteor showers that originate from comets, the Geminid stream […]
