New World screwworm: The Department of Health and Human Services reported the first human case of the flesh-eating parasite, the New World screwworm, in the United States. Screwworms are a type of blue-grey blowfly, typically found in South America and the Caribbean. The parasites are named after the screw like way they burrow into the […]
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The Delhi High Court banned Sci-Hub and its mirror sites
The Delhi High Court banned Sci-Hub and its mirror sites: The Delhi High Court banned Sci-Hub and its mirror sites following a copyright case by global publishers. This has revived the debate on access to research papers and the role of the government’s One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS) Sci-Hub: Founded in 2011 by Alexandra Elbakyan, […]
Milky Way galaxy called UPM J1040−3551 AabBab : Discovered
Milky Way galaxy called UPM J1040−3551 AabBab : Discovered Scientists have discovered a rare quadruple star system in our Milky Way galaxy called UPM J1040−3551 AabBab. It is the first known system where two brown dwarfs orbit around two red dwarf stars. UPM J1040−3551 AabBab is unique 4-star system: 2 Red dwarf stars (small, common […]
Controversial transfer of archaeologist K. Amarnath Ramakrishna
Controversial transfer of archaeologist K. Amarnath Ramakrishna: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has once again drawn public scrutiny following the controversial transfer of archaeologist K. Amarnath Ramakrishna. ASI, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is a premier organisation for archaeological research and protection of the tangible heritage of the nation. It was […]
Criminal Proceedings Initiated Against Psephologist Sanjay Kumar
Criminal Proceedings Initiated Against Psephologist Sanjay Kumar: The Supreme Court recently stayed criminal proceedings initiated against psephologist Sanjay Kumar for a social media post concerning an erroneous analysis of the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly election. Psephology is a branch of political science that deals with the scientific analysis of elections or polls. This field is dedicated […]
Vaquita
Vaquita: A report by the North American Environmental Commission has criticized Mexico for failing to protect the endangered vaquita porpoise, with only 10 remaining. Vaquita is a shy member and the smallest of the porpoise family. Vaquitas are the most endangered of the world’s marine mammals. It is the smallest range of any whale, dolphin, […]
Parliamentary Committee Observations and Recommendations on the Fertilizer Sector
Parliamentary Committee Observations and Recommendations on the Fertilizer Sector: A parliamentary committee has urged the government to reclassify the fertilizer sector as ‘strategic’, criticizing its current ‘non-strategic’ status as inconsistent with India’s self-reliance goals under Atmanirbhar Bharat, especially in light of growing import dependency and food security concerns. Parliamentary Committee Observations and Recommendations on the […]
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority: The Parliamentary Standing Committee has criticized the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) for allowing a 50% price increase on 11 essential drug formulations in 2024. In 2024, NPPA approved price hikes for drugs including those used for treating bacterial infections, asthma, and bipolar disorder in line with the Drugs Prices Control […]
Chalk9 gene responsible for rice chalkiness
Chalk9 gene responsible for rice chalkiness: Scientists in China have discovered the Chalk9 gene responsible for rice chalkiness, a trait that makes grains brittle and opaque during milling, lowering yield and commercial value.Rice is the staple food for most Indians, cultivated on about 25% of the total cropped area, and India ranks as the second-largest […]
First Veterinary Blood Transfusion Guidelines 2025
First Veterinary Blood Transfusion Guidelines 2025: The Government of India has released the country’s first comprehensive guidelines for veterinary blood transfusion services, addressing a major gap in emergency animal healthcare. iT IS A national framework providing scientific protocols for animal blood donation, storage, and transfusion, ensuring safety, biosafety, and animal welfare. UNDER : The Department […]
