India Science and Technology Scoreboard : NITI Aayog The NITI Aayog launched the ‘India Science and Technology (S&T) Scoreboard. It is an interactive data platform aimed at mapping the country’s science and innovation ecosystem across states and Union Territories (UTs). It enables policymakers to assess performance, identify gaps and compare their progress with other states. […]
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Teghaza 001 : Meteorite
Teghaza 001 : Meteorite A rose-coloured meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022 named Teghaza 001 has turned out to be one of the oldest pieces of Mars ever found on Earth. Teghaza 001 is a rose-coloured meteorite discovered in the Sahara Desert in 2022. The meteorite was named after the Teghaza salt plain […]
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union
Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union: Prasar Bharati has received two major recognitions at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Prizes 2026, held in Colombo. Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organisation established in 1964. It is dedicated to advancing broadcasting and media cooperation across the Asia-Pacific. It serves as a central platform where members share content, exchange ideas, […]
What is Psoriasis?
What is Psoriasis? Patients with psoriasis have an increased risk for cataracts and cataract surgery, with the risks for these outcomes varying by treatment modality, according to a recent study. Psoriasis is a chronic autoimmune condition that causes the rapid buildup of skin cells. This buildup of cells causes scaling on your skin’s surface. It […]
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC)
Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC): Bhutan’s King recently dedicated one of the 108 Buddhist stupas erected in a nine-hour construction feat to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a mark of appreciation for India’s support for the country’s Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) project. Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is a transformative project to create a new city in […]
National Programme for Dairy Development
National Programme for Dairy Development: The Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying is set to inaugurate a microbiology laboratory for the Sikkim Milk Union under the National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD). National Programme for Dairy Development is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government […]
Catch the Rain Campaign
Catch the Rain Campaign: The Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Catch the Rain (JSJB: CTR) 2026 initiative has strengthened India’s community-led water conservation efforts, integrating rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and restoration of water bodies. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign was launched on 22nd March 2021, coinciding with World Water Day, under […]
Dopamine : New Study
Dopamine : New Study A new study revealed that exhaustive training without adequate rest alters the regulation of dopamine in the hippocampus, a brain region closely linked to memory and the regulation of emotions. Dopamine is a hormone and a type of neurotransmitter, or chemical messenger, made in your brain. It is a nitrogen-containing organic […]
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR)
National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR): Researchers at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) recently identified a previously uncharacterised protein named CNGC13 that helps a plant warn undamaged leaves when an insect attacks one of them. National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) is an autonomous institution under the Biotechnology Research and […]
BioSentinel Mission
BioSentinel Mission: The BioSentinel probe flew past the Moon with yeast to measure deep-space radiation. BioSentinel Mission is a six-unit (6U) CubeSat launched in 2022. It was developed by the NASA Ames Research Center, California, USA. It is the first biological CubeSat developed to travel beyond Low Earth Orbit (LEO). It was selected as one […]
