Solar Mean Magnetic Field : Study Scientists from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) through their latest study have given a clearer picture of how the sun’s magnetic field influences the interplanetary magnetic space. According to the Department of Science and Technology, scientists are now one step closer to identifying the source of the Solar […]
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North India’s First Skin Bank
North India’s First Skin Bank: North India’s first skin bank was inaugurated in Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. The country has 16 skin banks — a facility where the skin of deceased persons can be donated — with seven in Maharashtra, four in Chennai, three in Karnataka, and one each in Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. A skin […]
Cell-Cultivated Chicken : Approval From The U.S. Government
Cell-Cultivated Chicken : Approval From The U.S. Government Cell-cultivated chicken, also known as lab-grown meat, has received approval from the U.S. government for production and sale by two California-based companies. This development is seen as a significant step in reducing carbon emissions associated with the global food industry. About Cell cultivated meat: Cell-cultivated meat involves […]
Belize As a Malaria Free Country
Belize As a Malaria Free Country: The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Belize as a malaria-free country. Belize is located on the northeast coast of Central America and south of the Yucatán Peninsula. It has a land of mountains, swamps, and tropical jungle. It is bounded by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the […]
Mineral Security Partnership(MSP) And India
Mineral Security Partnership(MSP) And India: India was recently inducted into the Mineral Security Partnership (MSP). Mineral Security Partnership is an ambitious new initiative to bolster critical mineral supply chains, announced by the United States (US) and key partner countries in June 2022. The goal of the alliance is to ensure that critical minerals are produced, […]
Chiral Bose-Liquid State : New State Of Matter
Chiral Bose-Liquid State : New State Of Matter According to recent research, the chiral Bose-liquid state may be an entirely new state of matter. The term chiral is from the Greek word for ‘hand’ which refers to anything which cannot be superimposed on its own mirror image. Chiral Bose-Liquid State : Usually matter exists in […]
Lab Grown Diamond
Lab Grown Diamond: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a 7.5-carat lab-grown diamond to U.S. First Lady Jill Biden during his state visit. The diamond was manufactured in a Surat factory in Gujarat, using a process that replicates the formation of natural diamonds beneath the earth’s surface. India is a leading player in growing lab-grown diamonds, […]
Titanic Tourist Submersible : Lost In North Atlantic With Five Passengers
Titanic Tourist Submersible : Lost In North Atlantic With Five Passengers The Titan, the vessel that went missing in the area of the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic. A submersible is a small boat or other craft, designed especially for research and exploration. It is more limited in its movement and how long it […]
GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine : Approved
GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine : Approved India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine for the Omicron variant, GEMCOVAC-OM was approved under emergency use guidelines by the Drug Controller General of India. GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine was developed using the indigenous platform technology by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. and supported under the Mission COVID Suraksha, implemented by Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance […]
Y chromosome : Genes Linked To Ageing And Lifespan Regulation
Y chromosome : Genes Linked To Ageing And Lifespan Regulation Researchers have discovered that the Y chromosome possesses genes linked to ageing and lifespan regulation. Key findings: Researchers have discovered that the Y chromosome possesses genes that are vital to biological functions, including those linked to ageing and lifespan regulation. Genome sequences of the Neanderthals, […]
