Garbh-Ini Programme: The Indian scientists working in the Garbh-Ini programme have identified 19 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), or genetic markers, that are associated with preterm or premature birth. Garbh-Ini programme promotes Maternal and Child Health and develops prediction tools for preterm birth. Garbh-Ini is a cohort study of pregnant women initiated in May 2015 at […]
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Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM)
Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM): The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) recently launched the Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM) with the aim of enhancing the quality of audits and improving transparency. Audit Quality Maturity Model (AQMM) is a tool for the self-evaluation of audit firms & sole proprietors towards technologically driven mechanisms to […]
Financial Grants For Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Unit
Financial Grants For Biomass Pellet Manufacturing Unit: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) revised the financial grants for biomass pellet manufacturing units. Biomass pellets are a type of renewable fuel made from organic materials such as wood, agricultural residues, and energy crops. These are produced by compressing organic materials under high pressure. The compression process […]
Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor : NASA
Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor: NASA NASA, is developing a snake-like robot known as Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) which it says can boost space exploration through its diverse adaptability to various terrains. Exobiology Extant Life Surveyor (EELS) is a mobile instrument platform conceived to explore internal terrain structures, assess habitability and ultimately search for evidence […]
TeLEOS-2 : ISRO
TeLEOS-2 : ISRO The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will soon launch Singapore’s TeLEOS-2 satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). TeLEOS-2 is a Singaporean Earth Observation satellite built by ST Electronics (Satellite Systems). It is designed to capture satellite imagery in all-weather and round-the-clock conditions. […]
Blastomycosis Infection In The United States
Blastomycosis Infection In The United States: At least one person died and around 100 were confirmed or suspected to be infected by blastomycosis in the United States. Blastomycosis is an infection caused by a fungus of the genus Blastomyces. It is found in moist soil and decomposing wood and leaves in the mid-western, south-central and […]
Olkiluoto 3 Nuclear Reactor
Olkiluoto 3 Nuclear Reactor: Finland’s next-generation Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor, the largest in Europe, has gone into regular production. Olkiluoto 3 nuclear reactor (OL3 )is an EPR (European Pressurized Water Reactor) located in Finland. It is built by the French-led Areva-Siemens consortium. It is the most powerful nuclear reactor in Europe, with a capacity of […]
Epstein-Barr Virus
Epstein-Barr Virus: A recent study shows that Epstein-Barr virus that is primarily spread through saliva can evolve into cancer. Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is one of the most common human viruses in the world. It spreads through bodily fluids, especially saliva (spit). Symptoms: Fatigue, fever, inflamed throat, swollen lymph nodes in the neck, enlarged spleen, swollen […]
Magnetoresistance
Magnetoresistance: The researchers in the UK, have found that graphene displays an anomalous giant magnetoresistance (GMR) at room temperature. Magnetoresistance is a phenomenon where the electrical resistance of a conductor is affected by magnetic fields in adjacent materials. When the materials are magnetised in the same direction, the electrical resistance in the conductor is low. […]
International Aviation Safety Assessment
International Aviation Safety Assessment: The aviation safety regulator of the U.S. – the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), has retained the “Category 1” status for India’s aviation safety oversight following a review. The FAA conducted the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program over a one-year period, which included physical audits and a further review in 2022. […]
