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 […]
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New blood group system : Gwada negative
New blood group system : Gwada negative France’s national blood agency, the French Blood Establishment (EFS) has identified a completely new blood group system dubbed as “Gwada negative” which is officially recognised by the International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT).It is named EMM-negative and colloquially dubbed “Gwada negative” in reference to the Guadeloupean origin of […]
Insect-Based Livestock Feed
Insect-Based Livestock Feed: Indian researchers and ICAR institutes are scaling up insect-based livestock feed to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and lower the environmental impact of conventional animal farming.Feed prepared from nutritious insect species such as black soldier flies, crickets, mealworms, and grasshoppers, used as a sustainable protein source for livestock and aquaculture. Developed by: Pioneered […]
Bharti Space to Invest ₹313 Cr in Eutelsat’s Satellite Expansion
Bharti Space to Invest ₹313 Cr in Eutelsat’s Satellite Expansion: Bharti Enterprises’ space arm, Bharti Space Ltd, has committed an investment of ₹313 crore (approximately €31.4 million) in French satellite operator Eutelsat as part of the latter’s ambitious €1.35 billion capital raising initiative. The funds are earmarked for expanding satellite constellations and repaying debt, positioning […]
e-Raktkosh
e-Raktkosh: The Union Health Ministry is looking at integrating the country’s Rare Donor Registry with the national online platform for blood bank management and blood availability information called e-Rakt Kosh. e-Raktkosh is an online blood bank management system implemented under the National Health Mission. It is the official portal for all blood-related services in India. […]
Lenacapavir Drug
Lenacapavir Drug: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lenacapavir (LEN), the most promising HIV prevention medicine to be made so far. Lenacapavir is an antiretroviral medicine that is used for HIV prevention as a pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP. PrEP is a medication that can reduce the risk of HIV infection for individuals […]
Centre Launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub
Centre Launches Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub: The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD), led by Minister Annpurna Devi, launched the Gender Budgeting Knowledge Hub on June 20, 2025. The portal is designed to serve as a comprehensive digital platform to support gender budgeting efforts across central and state ministries, showcasing the Centre’s rising […]
MDNIY Launches ‘Yoga Bandhan’ to Strengthen Global Unity
MDNIY Launches ‘Yoga Bandhan’ to Strengthen Global Unity: The Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY) launched ‘Yoga Bandhan’, a flagship international program under the Ministry of Ayush. As a Signature Event leading up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, the initiative brought together yoga ambassadors from 15 countries to strengthen global partnerships […]
FASTag Annual Pass Scheme
FASTag Annual Pass Scheme: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways announced a FASTag-based annual pass of Rs 3,000 for “hassle-free-highway travel”. FASTag is an electronic toll collection system managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). A FASTag was launched in 2014 as a […]
India’s First 3nm Chip Design Centres
India’s First 3nm Chip Design Centres: The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology launched India’s first 3-nanometre (3nm) chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, positioning the country among a select few nations at the forefront of chip technology. the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a display driver chip manufacturing unit in […]
