Death Of Leonard Hayflick: Related Study Biomedical researcher Leonard Hayflick, who discovered that normal somatic cells can divide (and thus reproduce) only a certain number of times, died recently. Hayflick limit refers to the maximum number of times a cell can divide. It’s named after scientist Leonard Hayflick, who discovered this phenomenon. The limit plays […]
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SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: The First Private Spacewalk
SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn Mission: The First Private Spacewalk: SpaceX’s upcoming Polaris Dawn mission is set to make history as the first private spacewalk. Scheduled for launch on August 26, 2024, at 3:38 a.m. EDT (0738 GMT), this five-day expedition will be led by American billionaire Jared Isaacman, who previously chartered the Inspiration4 mission in 2021
Subclinical Tuberculosis : Concern
Subclinical Tuberculosis : Concern Subclinical Tuberculosis (TB) is a growing concern in India, contributing to the slow decline in TB incidence rates despite advances in detection and treatment. Subclinical TB refers to a form of TB infection where individuals do not exhibit the typical symptoms of the disease, such as a persistent cough. This makes […]
KP.1 And KP.2 : Covid 19 Strain
KP.1 And KP.2 : Covid 19 Strain The central government has attributed the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India to two strains, KP.1 and KP.2. These strains are categorised under the “FLiRT” group and have evolved from the JN1 Omicron variant. These are highly transmissible, causing mild symptoms such as fever, cold, cough, sore […]
Storm-2035 : Open AI
Storm-2035 : Open AI OpenAI recently said that it has banned ChatGPT accounts linked to an Iranian influence operation that used the chatbot to generate content to influence the U.S. presidential election. OpenAI downplayed the impact of operation, noting that the content did not engage much with audiences and was not widely shared. Storm-2035 is […]
Bhavishya Software
Bhavishya Software: Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DOPPW) introduced a unique innovative centralized pension processing software called ‘Bhavishya’ for all central government Ministries/Departments. Bhavishya Software is an online Pension Sanction & Payment Tracking System launched by the Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare. It was made mandatory for all central civil Ministries and Departments […]
Eri Silk
Eri Silk: The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handlooms Development Corporation (NEHHDC) under the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Govt. of India, has successfully obtained the prestigious Oeko-Tex certification for its Eri Silk. Eri Silk is renowned as the world’s only vegan silk, where, unlike other silks, the moth inside the cocoon is […]
Aarogya Maitri Health Cube
Aarogya Maitri Health Cube: The Indian Army and Air Force recently conducted a first-of-its-kind paradrop of the Aarogya Maitri Health Cube, the indigenously-made world’s first portable hospital, at 15,000 feet elevation. Aarogya Maitri Health Cube is the world’s first portable hospital. It was designed indigenously under Project BHISHM (Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog Hita and […]
Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency : WHO
Monkeypox a Public Health Emergency : WHO The WHO has declared monkeypox a public health emergency of international concern, with 99,176 cases and 208 deaths reported across 116 countries since 2022. It has been declared a global PHEIC for the second time in two years. Mpox (monkeypox) is a DNA virus from the Poxviridae family, […]
Prokaryotes : New Study
Prokaryotes : New Study A new research suggests that as oceans warm, prokaryotes will decline less in biomass compared to other marine life, leading to their increased dominance. Prokaryotes, which include bacteria and archaea, play a vital role in marine ecosystems, supporting food chains and balancing carbon emissions. This shift could reduce fish populations, crucial […]
