Nitrosamines: It was observed that packaged foods, pharmaceuticals, industrial products and global supply chains contain chemicals known as nitrosamines. Nitrosamines are organic compounds that contain alkyl and an aryl group with the following nitrogen and oxygen group: N–N=O. It is formally named N-nitrosamines. These compounds get formed when amines react with nitrites or nitrates (often […]
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Pseudecheneis likimroensis
Pseudecheneis likimroensis: Pseudecheneis likimroensis, has been described from India’s north-eastern state of Nagaland. Pseudecheneis likimroensis is a new catfish species found in Nagaland. The species, named after the fast-flowing Likimro river, from which specimens have been collected so far. It is locally known as “Nupedro” among the Chirr Naga community and is also referred to […]
HYDERACENE : Indian Patent
HYDERACENE: Indian Patent The University of Hyderabad (UoH) recently secured an Indian patent for HYDERACENE, a dual-action material designed specifically for rocket propellants and high-performance defence applications. It is a novel polymer-based material developed for use in solid rocket propellants for defence and space applications. The innovation was developed by Mutyalanaidu Ganivada, Sourav Jana, and […]
Hexavalent Vaccine
Hexavalent Vaccine: Introducing the hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine into India’s Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) could improve the efficiency of the country’s childhood immunisation programme, according to a recent study conducted by the Union Health Ministry. Hexavalent Vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects infants against six different diseases with a single injection. It combines six different […]
TRAI MyCall
TRAI MyCall: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently launched a revamped version of “TRAI MyCall’, a mobile application that enables telecom consumers to directly assess and report the voice-calling experience. It is a mobile application launched by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). It is a citizen-centric digital platform that empowers telecom […]
Magnetorheological Fluid
Magnetorheological Fluid: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Patna have developed an innovative hybrid magneto-rheometer that promises to advance research and applications of magnetorheological (MR) fluids. Magnetorheological Fluid is a fluid that has good magnetic properties. MR fluid responds to the magnetic field and changes its properties when a magnetic field is presented. […]
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan
Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan: Prime Minister of India launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide campaign to build a drug-free youth population as the foundation of Viksit Bharat@2047. Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan: A nationwide mass awareness and behavioural change campaign aimed at […]
e-Pratyaropan digital platform
e-Pratyaropan digital platform: During the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day event in New Delhi, Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel unveiled the e-Pratyaropan Digital Platform. e-Pratyaropan is an integrated, national-level unified digital platform designed to digitize and streamline India’s organ donation and transplantation ecosystem. It serves as a central interface connecting hospitals, transplant […]
What is Leptospirosis?
What is Leptospirosis? Leptospirosis, which began to be reported in Kerala since 1989, has been endemic in the State for the past three decades or more and has now become the communicable disease with the highest mortality profile. Leptospirosis is a flu-like bacterial disease that affects both humans and animals. It is caused by the […]
What is Lepidoptera?
What is Lepidoptera? Scientists of the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have come out with a detailed Catalogue of Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) of India recently. Lepidoptera is an insect order comprising species of butterflies and moths. This order of insects is second in size only to Coleoptera, the beetles. The name ‘’Lepidoptera’’ is derived […]
