Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the first vaccine that protects newborns from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus. RSV is one of the most frequent causes of childhood illness. It usually causes mild, cold-like symptoms. Premature infants, babies younger than […]
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Irregular Galaxy : Image Captured By Hubble Space Telescope
Irregular Galaxy : Image Captured By Hubble Space Telescope The Hubble Space Telescope recently captured an image of the irregular galaxy ESO 300-16, located at a distance of 28.7 million lightyears in the southern constellation of Eridanus. An irregular galaxy is a galaxy that does not have a distinct regular shape, like a spiral or […]
Demon Particle : Massless Particles
Demon Particle : Massless Particles Researchers at the University of Illinois have discovered a massless particle, often referred to as a “demon particle,” which could pave the way for the development of superconductors capable of functioning at room temperature. Superconductors, which can conduct electricity without resistance, currently require extremely low temperatures, often below 100 degrees […]
Floodwatch : Mobile App
Floodwatch : Mobile App The Central Water Commission launched Mobile App ‘Floodwatch’. Floodwatch:- Launched: 2023. Launched by: Central Water Commission (CWC). Objectives: using mobile phones to disseminate information related to the flood situation and forecasts up to 7 days on a real-time basis to the public. CWC : Establishment ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti. Head: […]
AgniKul Cosmos
AgniKul Cosmos: AgniKul Cosmos, a space tech start-up based in Chennai, set to launch their groundbreaking Agnibaan SubOrbital Technological Demonstrator (SOrTeD), the world’s first 3D-printed rocket into space. AgniKul Cosmos’ journey is supported by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). The Agnibaan SOrTeD is a customisable […]
Gene-edited Mustard
Gene-edited Mustard: Indian scientists developed the first ever Gene edited low-pungent mustard that is pest and disease-resistant. Gene-edited Mustard is India’s most significant domestically-grown oilseed is rapeseed-mustard. Mustard seeds have high levels of glucosinolates, a group of sulphur and nitrogen-containing compounds contributing to the characteristic pungency of their oil and meal. Rapeseed meal is unpalatable […]
COVID-19 New Variant : EG.5.1
COVID-19 New Variant : EG.5.1 Doctors have urged people to stay vigilant against COVID-19 variant EG.5.1. On August 9, the World Health Organization (WHO) designated the latest COVID variant, EG.5.1, unofficially known as, Eris, as a variant of interest. The overall risk evaluation by WHO places this variant at a low level. COVID-19 variant EG.5.1.:- […]
NASA’s STEREO-’s Earth Flyby
NASA’s STEREO-’s Earth Flyby: In a significant development, NASA’s (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) Solar Terrestrial Relations Observatory (STEREO-A) spacecraft has made its first Earth Flyby, nearly 17 years after its initial launch. During the Earth flyby, STEREO-A will collaborate with Nasa’s Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO) and Nasa’s Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO), enhancing its […]
Psoriasis Awareness Month 2023
Psoriasis Awareness Month 2023: Every year, August is marked as Psoriasis Awareness Month. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells. This buildup of cells causes scaling on your skin’s surface. It causes a rash with itchy, scaly patches, most commonly on the knees, elbows, trunk and scalp. It […]
Gandhinagar Declaration
Gandhinagar Declaration: The WHO South-East Asia Region recently committed to further accelerate efforts to end tuberculosis by 2030, with member countries adopting the Gandhinagar Declaration. It was adopted at the end of the two-day meeting held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, to follow up on the progress made to end tuberculosis (TB) by the countries of the […]
