Haemophilia A: A simple and affordable point-of-care test kit has been indigenously developed by the National Institute of Immunohaematology for early diagnosis of genetic bleeding disorders haemophilia A and Von Willebrand Disease. Haemophilia A is a hereditary bleeding disorder that happens when your blood doesn’t clot as well as it should When you bleed, a […]
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Candida tropicalis
Candida tropicalis: ‘Candida tropicalis’, an important fungal pathogen in India and in many other parts of the world, has been found using chromosome alterations to resist common antifungal drugs such as fluconazole and voriconazole. Candida tropicalis is a species of yeast (fungus) that is part of the Candida genus. It is a human pathogen associated […]
ECoR Yatra’ App
ECoR Yatra’ App: The East Coast Railway (ECoR) has launched the ‘ECoR Yatra’ mobile app, aimed at Rath Yatra 2025 pilgrims. Available now on the Google Play Store, this real-time digital solution provides comprehensive information on railway services, accommodations, and passenger amenities.With intuitive UI and multilingual support, it caters to a pan-India user base, ensuring […]
Dangeti Jahnavi Becomes First Indian to Complete NASA’s Space Program
Dangeti Jahnavi Becomes First Indian to Complete NASA’s Space Program: Dangeti Jahnavi from Palakollu in Andhra Pradesh’s West Godavari district has etched her name in the annals of Indian space exploration history by becoming the first Indian to successfully complete NASA’s prestigious International Air and Space Program. This remarkable achievement positions her as a trailblazer […]
Google Launches Revolutionary AI Mode in India
Google Launches Revolutionary AI Mode in India: Google has officially announced the launch of its groundbreaking AI Mode in India, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of search technology. This revolutionary feature represents a fundamental shift in how users interact with search engines, moving beyond traditional keyword-based queries to enable more natural, conversational, and […]
Bihar to Host Its First Nuclear Power Plant Under India’s New SMR Mission
Bihar to Host Its First Nuclear Power Plant Under India’s New SMR Mission: Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar declared that Bihar will soon have its first nuclear power plant, making it one of the first six Indian states to be included in the rollout of Small Modular Reactor (SMR)-based energy systems.This development follows a […]
Rare Donor Registry of India (RDRI) With e-Rakt Kosh
Rare Donor Registry of India (RDRI) With e-Rakt Kosh: The Union Health Ministry is integrating the Rare Donor Registry of India (RDRI) with e-Rakt Kosh to enable real-time access to rare blood types (such as Bombay, Rh-null, P-Null) and improve nationwide coordination among blood banks. The Rare Donor Registry of India (RDRI) is a national […]
Global SDG Rankings
Global SDG Rankings: The country has, for the first time, entered the top 100 in the global Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index, ranking 99th out of 193 nations in the 2025 edition of the UN Sustainable Development Report. Published by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) and led by economist Jeffrey Sachs, this is […]
Rice Yellow Mottle Virus
Rice Yellow Mottle Virus: Rice Yellow Mottle Virus (RYMV), a highly contagious plant disease, is ravaging rice crops across Africa, leading to major yield losses and posing a serious threat to food security. It originated in the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania in the 1800s from wild grasses, spreading to the Kilombero Valley and Morogoro […]
Kounis Syndrome
Kounis Syndrome: A prominent Indian industrialist death due to bee sting which raised questions about rare allergic reactions named Kounis Syndrome and sudden heart attacks in healthy adults. Kounis Syndrome is a rare medical condition where an allergic reaction triggers a heart problem. It is classified as a form of Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)–a term […]
