Operation Amrith: Kerala has taken a significant step in combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by launching Operation Amrith, enforcing the 2011 H1 rule to prohibit the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of antibiotics. Operation Amrith aim to curb the irrational use of antibiotics by banning their sale without a prescription, reducing the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Launched […]
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Neutrino Fog
Neutrino Fog: The LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment, one of the many dark matter detection efforts globally, recently reported its findings, which placed the tightest restrictions yet on the possible identity of dark matter particles. “Neutrino fog” refers to the interference caused by neutrinos—ghostly particles produced by the Sun and cosmic events—in detecting dark matter. Since neutrinos […]
“Rajyamata-Gomata” Tag Declared to Desi Cows In Maharashtra
“Rajyamata-Gomata” Tag Declared to Desi Cows In Maharashtra: The Maharashtra government granted the status of Rajyamata-Gomata to desi cows in the state. This is the first time that such a title has been bestowed on any creature. In a government resolution (GR) passed by the dairy development department, the state specified that the status of […]
Centre Of Excellence Inaugurated by BCCI in Bengaluru
Centre Of Excellence Inaugurated by BCCI in Bengaluru: To expand the cricketing infrastructure, BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket In India) inaugurated the new state of art facilities which are called the Centre Of Excellence in the outskirts of the Bengaluru city.
Marburg Virus Disease
Marburg Virus Disease: Six people have died in Rwanda following an outbreak of the Marburg virus, the country’s Health Ministry said recently. Marburg Virus Disease earlier known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever, is a rare but severe hemorrhagic fever that affects both people and non-human primates. MVD is caused by the Marburg virus, a genetically unique […]
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Bristol Myers Squibb’s new oral medicine, Cobenfy, for the treatment of schizophrenia in adults. Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental disorderthat affects the way a person thinks, acts, expresses emotions, perceives reality, and relates to others. It mostly affects young adultsin the productive age group. […]
Sunita Williams Takes Command of ISS
Sunita Williams Takes Command of ISS: NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) astronaut and Indian Origin Sunita Williams has officially taken command of the International Space Station (ISS) as part of her extended mission aboard the orbiting laboratory. She is set to take command for the second time for ISS.
Women in Space Leadership Programme Initiative Launches by DST
Women in Space Leadership Programme Initiative Launches by DST: The Department of Science and technology (DST) in India with the collaboration with the British Council launches the initiative of “A Women in Space Leadership” (WiSLP) as a part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI).
Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation : In News
Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation : In News The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) flagged 53 drugs, including Paracetamol and Pan D, as ‘not of standard quality’ (NSQ), raising significant safety concerns regarding their consumption. The CDSCO has issued two lists, one with 48 drugs that failed quality tests and another with 5 drugs […]
Women In Space Leadership Programme
Women In Space Leadership Programme: A Women in Space Leadership Programme (WiSLP) was launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the British Council as part of the UK-India Education and Research Initiative (UKIERI). This initiative aims to develop a women’s leadership framework to support institutions in strengthening their gender-inclusive practices […]
