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Perovskite

Perovskite: Scientists recently discovered that a nanoscale “ink” coating could improve stability enough to make next-generation perovskite solar cells suitable for mass production. Perovskites are a class of materials that share a similar structure and display a myriad of exciting properties like superconductivity, magnetoresistance, etc. It is a material that has the same crystal structure […]

National Medical Commission : WFME Recognition Status

National Medical Commission : WFME Recognition Status The National Medical Commission (NMC) of India has been recently awarded World Federation for Medical Education (WFME) Recognition status for a tenure of 10 years. WFME is a global organisation concerned with the education and training of medical doctors. WFME’s mission is to strive for better health care […]

Supra Thermal & Energetic Particle Spectrometer

Supra Thermal & Energetic Particle Spectrometer: India’s solar mission, Aditya L1, has started studying energetic particles in the solar wind from space with the help of a device named Supra Thermal & Energetic Particle Spectrometer (STEPS). It is a sub-system of the ASPEX (Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment) payload on the spacecraft. The key aim […]

Feline Panleukopenia virus : Seven Leopard Cubs

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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