RISAT-2: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite)-2 satellite has made an uncontrolled re-entry into the Earth’s atmosphere at the predicted impact point in the Indian Ocean near Jakarta. RISAT-2 is India’s first “eye in the sky” which keep surveillance on the country’s borders as part of anti-infiltration and anti-terrorist operations. RISAT-2: […]
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Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) : Fungus-Powered Nanogold Particles
Cordy Gold Nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) : Fungus-Powered Nanogold Particles Assam’s Bodoland University is part of collaborative research on fungus-powered biosynthesised nanogold particles that has received an international patent from Germany. Cordy gold nanoparticles (Cor-AuNPs) is the outcome of a collaborative experiment by scientists from four Indian institutions, has earned an international patent from Germany. These nanoparticles, […]
Twin Transition
Twin Transition: World Economic Forum has highlighted this word as a key to sustainable growth. A twin transition basically means including digital/technological improvements with the Environmental sustainability goals. E.g. using carbon capture technology, and adopting a circular development model. Digitization has a key role to play in supporting sustainable growth during this decisive decade for […]
Coronal Holes Spotted On The Sun
Coronal Holes Spotted On The Sun: A phenomenon called “coronal holes” was recently spotted on the sun. These are regions on the sun’s surface from where fast solar wind gushes out into space. Because they contain little solar material, they have lower temperatures and thus appear much darker than their surroundings. Here, the magnetic field […]
Paediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PraGeD)
Paediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PraGeD): The Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), Hyderabad has initiated an inter-disciplinary approach to decode the genetic mutations that causes Pediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PRaGeD). The ‘Mission on Paediatric Rare Genetic Disorders (PraGeD)’ is a PAN-India initiative funded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and technology, […]
Ban On Using Aceclofenac In Cattle
Ban On Using Aceclofenac In Cattle: Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has recently demanded a ban on using aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug metabolises into diclofenac in water buffaloes as it does in cows. Aceclofenac is the prodrug of the non‐steroidal anti‐inflammatory drug (NSAID) diclofenac. Aceclofenac in water buffaloes […]
Growing Demand Of DNA Tests
Growing Demand Of DNA Tests: Recently the Supreme Court has voiced concerns over the increasing use of DNA to prove cases. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) is a set of instructions found in a cell. These instructions are used for the growth and development of an organism. The DNA of a person is unique, and variation in […]
India’s Biggest Hyperscale Data Centre Yotta D1
India’s Biggest Hyperscale Data Centre Yotta D1: While inaugurating north India’s first hyperscale data centre ‘Yotta D1’, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh explained that the state achieved the target of installing 250 MW of storage capacity with an investment of Rs 20,000 crore within a year of launching its data centre policy. Yotta D1, […]
List Of Fungal Infections : WHO
List Of Fungal Infections : WHO The World Health Organisation released the first-ever list of fungal infections (Priority Pathogens) that can be a threat to public health. Fungal priority pathogens list (FPPL) includes 19 fungi that represent the greatest threat to human health. The list takes precedence from the bacterial priority pathogens list, first established […]
Amendments To The IT Rules, 2021
Amendments To The IT Rules, 2021: Government notified amendments to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules 2021. These are aimed at making internet-open, safe & trusted and accountable, for the digital nagriks of the country. Key Amendments to IT Rules, 2021: New Guidelines for Social Media Intermediaries: Currently, intermediaries […]
