Feline Panleukopenia virus : Seven Leopard Cubs In the last one month, seven leopard cubs at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru have died after being infected by the feline panleukopenia virus. Feline Panleukopenia Virus is a highly contagious viral disease of cats. It is also known as Feline Distemper, which is a life-threatening infectious disease. […]
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Truenat Test : To Detect Nipah
Truenat Test : To Detect Nipah Kerala has been accorded sanction by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) to use Truenat test to diagnose Nipah. Truenat test uses a portable, smart chip-based, battery-operated RT-PCR (Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain reaction) kit to detect the presence of the virus in a sample. Truenat is the first kit […]
Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) Portal : Launched
Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) Portal : Launched The Finance Minister recently launched the Weather Information Network Data Systems (WINDS) manual. The manual provides stakeholders with an in-depth understanding of the WINDS portal’s functionalities, data interpretation, and effective utilisation, empowering farmers, policymakers, and various agricultural entities to make well-informed choices. Weather Information Network Data […]
Brucella canis
Brucella canis: Three British citizens have been recently infected with Brucella canis, an incurable dog disease previously unknown in UK canines. Brucella canis is an infectious disease caused by the bacteria Brucella canis. It is highly contagious between dogs. It can cause infertility, mobility issues, and discomfort in affected dogs. Different species of Brucella infect […]
Vanadium
Vanadium: Vanadium, a critical raw material for many industrial applications, has been found recently in sediment samples collected from the Gulf of Khambhat in Gujarat. Vanadium is a chemical element with the symbol “V” and atomic number 23. It is a silver-gray, ductile, and malleable metallic element. It is harder than most metals and exhibits […]
Bharatkosh Portal
Bharatkosh Portal: The Union Minister of Civil Aviation launched an e-wallet payment option on Bharatkosh portal. Bharatkosh portal is the initiative of the Controller General of Accounts, Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It provides one-stop services to deposit any fees/fine/other money into the government’s account. It converges all the Civil Ministries/Departments of the Government […]
What Is Biohacking?
What Is Biohacking? Biohacking has gained more attention and popularity in recent years, it is the practice of modifying or enhancing one’s own body or biology using various methods, such as diet, supplements, devices, implants, or genetic engineering. Biohacking can have different goals, such as improving health, performance, well-being, or appearance, or exploring the limits […]
TTPs-Based Cybercrime Investigation Framework
TTPs-Based Cybercrime Investigation Framework: IIT Kanpur recently developed a TTPs-based cybercrime investigation framework. TTPs stands for Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. It is the term used by cybersecurity professionals to describe the behaviours, processes, actions, and strategies used by a threat actor to develop threats and engage in cyberattacks. TTPs-based Cybercrime Investigation Framework: It is a […]
Samudra Prahari : Indian Coast Guard Ship
Samudra Prahari : Indian Coast Guard Ship The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Prahari is presently deployed on an overseas mission encompassing ASEAN nations. Samudra Prahari is an Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) specially designed for pollution control. It is the first pollution control vessel of its kind in Southeast Asia. It is equipped […]
Juno Spacecraft : NASA
Juno Spacecraft : NASA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Juno mission completed its 53rd close flyby of Jupiter, sped past the gas giant’s volcanic Moon Io, and captured a stunning frame of both of them together. JUNO is an acronym for Jupiter’s Near-Polar Orbiter. It was launched in 2011; the Juno spacecraft initially […]
