What is Dark Oxygen? Scientists exploring the Pacific Ocean seafloor have reported the presence of what they describe as “dark oxygen” in an environment where sunlight does not reach. It is the oxygen that is being produced thousands of feet below the ocean surface, without any light or photosynthesis. The phenomenon was first observed in […]
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Denmark Eliminates Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis
Denmark Eliminates Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis: Denmark has been certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis.Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) is the spread of infections like HIV and syphilis from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, […]
Karnataka’s Proposal to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16
Karnataka’s Proposal to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16: Karnataka Chief Minister announced in the 2026–27 Karnataka State Budget that the state plans to ban social media use for children below 16 years.The Karnataka government has proposed a policy restriction on access to social media platforms for children below the age of 16. The […]
Cushing’s Syndrome
Cushing’s Syndrome: Recent studies have reported expanding treatment options for Cushing’s syndrome. It is a disorder that occurs when the body makes too much of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and helps control blood pressure, metabolism, immunity, and the body’s response to stress. The […]
Cassava Brown Streak Disease
Cassava Brown Streak Disease: A study warns that more than a third of Africa is at risk of Cassava Brown Streak Disease. It is a devastating disease that causes loss of cassava root (tuber) production and quality. It is caused by two types of virus, Cassava Brown Streak Virus (CBSV) and Ugandan Cassava Brown Streak […]
Oleum
Oleum: A major leak of hazardous oleum gas at a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district recently led to the evacuation of over 2,600 people. Oleum is a powerful chemical solution composed of sulfur trioxide (SO₃) dissolved in sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). Though oleum and sulfuric acid are closely related, they differ significantly in composition and […]
Moonshot Project
Moonshot Project: The Indian Institute of Science has launched a Moonshot project on brain co-processors in partnership with the Pratiksha Trust.The Moonshot Project is an advanced research initiative to develop brain co-processors—devices that interface with the human brain to decode neural signals, process them using AI, and stimulate the brain to restore lost functions.It combines […]
India Meteorological Department (IMD)
India Meteorological Department (IMD): An above-normal number of heatwave days are expected over most parts of the country between March and May, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast. Established in 1875, IMD is the National Meteorological Service of the country and the principal government agency in all matters relating to meteorology […]
Sulphur Dioxide
Sulphur Dioxide: It was observed that India still has no national standards for sulphur dioxide (SO2) emissions from steel-producing facilities like sinter plants, mill zones, despite their being recognised as SO2 emission sources. It is a gaseous air pollutant composed of sulfur and oxygen. It forms when sulfur-containing fuel such as coal, petroleum oil, or […]
Meningococcal Bacterial Infection
Meningococcal Bacterial Infection: The Meghalaya has issued a high-level health advisory following the death of two Agniveer trainees due to suspected meningococcal bacterial infection at the Assam Regimental Centre (ARC) in Shillong. The disease is a severe, rapidly progressing infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitidis. The meningococcal infection primarily leads to meningitis (inflammation of […]
