Gypsum: Scientists are studying gypsum in the Salar de Pajonales which is found on both the earth and Mars. It is a sedimentary rock primarily composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4 · 2H2O) and anhydrite (CaSO4). Gypsum is found in both crystal and rock forms. It commonly occurs in extensive beds alongside evaporite minerals like […]
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Centre Pauses Rice Fortification
Centre Pauses Rice Fortification: The Union government has decided to “temporarily” discontinue rice fortification under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY) and allied schemes after a comprehensive review based on a study from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur. The IIT Kharagpur study assessed the shelf life of Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) […]
Space Re-entry
Space Re-entry: Space re-entry has gained attention with advancing human spaceflight missions, especially India’s Gaganyaan programme, which focuses on safely returning astronauts to Earth. Space re-entry refers to the process by which a spacecraft or crew capsule returns from orbit and safely passes through Earth’s atmosphere to land on the surface. The re-entry corridor is […]
Operation Epic Fury
Operation Epic Fury: The United States military has officially named its recent strikes on Iran as Operation Epic Fury, amid escalating tensions over Iran’s nuclear programme and regional security concerns. Operation Epic Fury is the codename adopted by the Pentagon for US military operations targeting Iranian military infrastructure, carried out in coordination with Israeli strikes. […]
Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem gets ₹1,600 crore investment boost
Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem gets ₹1,600 crore investment boost: Gujarat’s semiconductor ecosystem has received a fresh investment push of over ₹1,600 crore. This comes from with proposals from Japan, South Korea and Malaysia aimed at strengthening the state’s chip manufacturing value chain. Announced during the Gujarat Semiconnect conference in Gandhinagar, the investments span manufacturing units, semiconductor […]
Micron Opens World’s Largest Semiconductor Clean Room in Gujarat
Micron Opens World’s Largest Semiconductor Clean Room in Gujarat: India achieved a landmark milestone in its semiconductor mission as Micron Technology began operations at its Sanand ATMP facility in Gujarat. The plant houses a 500,000 sq ft raised floor clean room, the largest of its kind globally. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the facility, marking […]
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: ARFID is a genuine health issue—not stubbornness, attention-seeking or a passing problem—and with proper support, individuals can recover, live healthy and confident lives, and maintain a good relationship with food. It is a mental health condition that causes one to limit the amount and type of food one eats. It isn’t […]
Vikko Sat-1
Vikko Sat-1: In an impressive display of scientific skill, 13 students from the Class XI batch of Ariyakudi Government Higher Secondary School in Tamil Nadu’s Sivagangai district have successfully launched a 600 gram mini satellite named Vikko Sat-1. It is a mini satellite. It was developed by a group of students from the Class XI […]
e- Railway Claims Tribunal system
e- Railway Claims Tribunal system: The Union Minister for Railways launched the e- Railway Claims Tribunal system as reform number four under Indian Railways’ flagship “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative. It will enable end-to-end computerisation and digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal. It will transform the filing, processing and adjudication of claims by making […]
Celiac Disease
Celiac Disease: A recent study indicates that a drug already approved for use in humans could help to reduce the inflammation associated with celiac disease. It is an inherited autoimmune condition where the immune system reacts to gluten, sometimes causing damage to the small intestine. Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley, […]
