Coronal Holes Spotted On The Sun: A phenomenon called “coronal holes” was recently spotted on the sun. These are regions on the sun’s surface from where fast solar wind gushes out into space. Because they contain little solar material, they have lower temperatures and thus appear much darker than their surroundings. Here, the magnetic field […]
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Paediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PraGeD)
Paediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PraGeD): The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad has initiated an inter-disciplinary approach to decode the genetic mutations that causes Pediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PRaGeD). The ‘Mission on Paediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PraGeD)’ is a PAN-India initiative funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and technology, […]
Ban On Using Aceclofenac In Cattle
Ban On Using Aceclofenac In Cattle: Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has recently demanded a ban on using aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug metabolises into diclofenac in water buffaloes as it does in cows. Aceclofenac is the prodrug of the non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac. Aceclofenac in water buffaloes […]
Growing Demand Of DNA Tests
Growing Demand Of DNA Tests: Recently the Supreme Court has voiced concerns over the increasing use of DNA to prove cases. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is a set of instructions found in a cell. These instructions are used for the growth and development of an organism. The DNA of a person is unique, and variation in […]
India’s Biggest Hyperscale Data Centre Yotta D1
India’s Biggest Hyperscale Data Centre Yotta D1: While inaugurating north India’s first hyperscale data centre ‘Yotta D1’, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh explained that the state achieved the target of installing 250 MW of storage capacity with an investment of Rs 20,000 crore within a year of launching its data centre policy. Yotta D1, […]
List Of Fungal Infections : WHO
List Of Fungal Infections : WHO The World Health Organisation released the first-ever list of fungal infections (Priority Pathogens) that can be a threat to public health. Fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) includes 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to human health. The list takes precedence from the bacterial priority pathogens list, first established […]
Amendments To The IT Rules, 2021
Amendments To The IT Rules, 2021: Government notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. These are aimed at making internet-open, safe & trusted and accountable, for the digital nagriks of the country. Key Amendments to IT Rules, 2021: New Guidelines for Social Media Intermediaries: Currently, intermediaries […]
India Chem 2022
India Chem 2022: Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare and Chemicals & Fertilizers will inaugurate the India Chem 2022 on 2nd November 2022. Theme: “Vision 2030: Chemicals and Petrochemicals Build India”. India Chem 2022 will showcase the Government’s policy for sustainable growth in the sector and provide a platform for national and international players […]
What Is Red Mud?
What Is Red Mud? CSIR- Advanced Materials and Processes Research Institute (AMPRI) has recently converted red mud into X-ray shielding tiles. It has converted red mud into X-ray shielding tiles in a green and economically viable manner through a ceramic route by adding a certain weight percentage of high Z material and binder with it. […]
Global TB Report 2022 : WHO
Global TB Report 2022 : WHO The World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2022 Global TB report, stated that the COVID-19 pandemic has set back years of progress on nearly every TB indicator. Global TB Report 2022: It provides a comprehensive and up-to-date assessment of the TB epidemic and of progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of […]
