National Rare Diseases Committee: Delhi High Court has taken a proactive step to address the challenges faced by patients with rare diseases by establishing a five-member panel to implement the Centre’s rare diseases policy effectively. The panel, known as the National Rare Diseases Committee, aims to ensure that patients enrolled with the All-India Institute of […]
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Foucault Pendulum : New Parliament
Foucault Pendulum : New Parliament A Foucault pendulum has been installed inside the new Parliament which is designed by the National Council of Science Museums, Kolkata. Invented by French physicist Léon Foucault in the mid-19th Century, the pendulum provided the first laboratory demonstration in history to show that the Earth spins on its axis. The […]
Volt Typhoon : Cyber Hack
Volt Typhoon : Cyber Hack Microsoft has uncovered stealthy and targeted malicious activity, focused on post-compromise credential access and network system discovery aimed at critical infrastructure organizations in the United States. The Volt Typhoon is an alleged hacking group that mainly specializes in espionage and information gathering. It is believed that the group is backed […]
Supermassive Black Hole In GS-9209
Supermassive Black Hole In GS-9209: Astronomers have uncovered an extraordinary secret hidden within the depths of an ancient galaxy. At its core lies a supermassive black hole. This remarkable finding offers fascinating insights into the nature of galaxies and the pivotal role of these celestial behemoths. The discovery of a supermassive black hole challenges our […]
Powassan Virus : First Fatal Case
Powassan Virus : First Fatal Case A person in the US recently died from the rare Powassan virus, marking the first fatal case in the US this year. Powassan Virus Disease is a rare, yet often serious disease that is spread by the bite of infected ticks. The Powassan virus, often called a ticking time […]
Rice Fortification : Study
Rice Fortification : Study India’s pilot studies on rice fortification showed that nutritional anaemia could be reduced, with a significant drop in the prevalence of anaemia among schoolchildren, according to a United Nations report. Rice fortification is the process of adding Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK), containing FSSAI prescribed micronutrients (Iron, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12) to […]
18 New PetaFLOP Supercomputers : For Weather Forecasting
18 New PetaFLOP Supercomputers : For Weather Forecasting India is set to introduce 18 new petaFLOP supercomputers dedicated to weather forecasting, aiming to enhance the accuracy and resolution of weather predictions. These state-of-the-art machines will significantly improve forecasting capabilities at the block level, predict cyclones with greater accuracy and lead time, and provide detailed ocean […]
PIL : Inauguration Of New Parliament Building By President
PIL : Inauguration Of New Parliament Building By President SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking direction to Lok Sabha Secretariat for inauguration of new Parliament building by President PIL has not been defined in any Indian statute. However, Courts have interpreted and defined PIL. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has, in the case of […]
User Meet Of XPoSat
User Meet Of XPoSat: The chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), S Somanath, addressed students and scientists during the ‘User Meet of XPoSat’ at the ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. He emphasised the importance of effectively utilizing data from science-based space missions and encouraged Indian scientific institutions to identify talented students and motivate them […]
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter : European Space Agency
ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter : European Space Agency The European Space Agency’s ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) recently flashed an encoded message to Earth from its orbit around Mars. ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter (TGO) is the first in a series of joint missions between the European Space Agency (ESA) and Roscosmos, the Russian space agency. […]
