International Astronomical Union: A 3.5-billion-year-old Martian crater has been named after pioneering Indian geologist M.S. Krishnan, following the International Astronomical Union’s (IAU’s) approval of this and several other Kerala-proposed names for Martian landforms. International Astronomical Union (IAU) was founded in 1919 as a senior body governing international professional astronomical activities worldwide. Its mission is to […]
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: A research paper highlighted that number of cases of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in the world will increase from 222,801 in 2015 to 376,674 in 2040, representing an increase of 69%.It is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. It is a progressive neurological disorder that affects muscle movement. It can occur at […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea : New findings
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: New findings New findings reveal that untreated obstructive sleep apnea can significantly raise the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. People with OSA repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. These breath pauses are known as apneas. There are several types […]
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets: The Union Cabinet approved the ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’ with a financial outlay of Rs.7280 crore. It aims to establish 6,000 Metric Tons per Annum (MTPA) of integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) manufacturing in India. It will support […]
India’s Policy Shift Toward Genome-Edited Crops
India’s Policy Shift Toward Genome-Edited Crops: India’s progress in genetically modified (GM) crops has stalled since 2006, with no new commercial approvals beyond Bt cotton. However, genome-edited (GE) crops are witnessing accelerated development and regulatory support. Recently, two GE rice (Samba Mahsuri and MTU-1010) were cleared for release, and a GE mustard is under advanced […]
Syntactic Foam
Syntactic Foam: A crucial set of tests on the Samudrayaan, India’s first manned-submersible dive into the ocean, is likely only mid-next year following a delay in the procurement of syntactic foam cladding from France. A syntactic foam is a composite material that is produced by filling a metal, polymer, or ceramic with pre-formed inorganic hollow […]
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission : Signs 3 MoUs With Nagaland Medical Council
Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission : Signs 3 MoUs With Nagaland Medical Council Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission signs 3 MoUs with Nagaland Medical Council, Nagaland State Drugs Control Administration (NSDCA) and Nagaland State Pharmacy Council. It is an autonomous institution of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India. It is created to set standards of […]
India Internet Governance Forum : Fifth Edition
India Internet Governance Forum: Fifth Edition The fifth edition of the India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF 2025) concluded with clear vision for inclusion, stronger digital infrastructure and responsible AI. India Internet Governance Forum is the Indian chapter of the United Nations Internet Governance Forum (UN IGF) which was established in 2021. It is a global […]
Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 Kamala
Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 Kamala: ICAR has strongly rebutted allegations of bias in the evaluation of two gene-edited rice lines—Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 Kamala—under the AICRPR multi-location trials.Two gene-edited rice varieties developed as improved versions of popular cultivars MTU1010 and Samba Mahsuri using advanced precision breeding techniques. Developed By: Pusa DST-1 […]
Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025
Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025: The Ministry of Jal Shakti will host the Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 in New Delhi, marking a major national effort to create a unified and practical water security framework.It was conceived in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of organising Summits that bring together Central and State officers as […]
