Fluoxetine: A recent study has revealed that long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac) can significantly disrupt the behaviour and reproductive traits of the male guppy fish. Fluoxetine is a common antidepressant medication. It inhibits the uptake of serotonin by nerve cells (neurons) and helps people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. At low concentrations, fluoxetine […]
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Foot-And-Mouth Disease : Free Zones
Foot-And-Mouth Disease : Free Zones The Union government recently decided to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral diseaseof livestock that has a significant economic impact. The disease affects cattle, swine, sheep, goats, […]
Dhulikhel Becomes Nepal’s First ‘Healthy City’ And Second Healthiest City In Asia: WHO
Dhulikhel Becomes Nepal’s First ‘Healthy City’ And Second Healthiest City In Asia: WHO WHO has declared Dhulikhel Municipality of Kavrepalanchok district as Nepal’s first ‘healthy city’ and second healthiest city in Asia. Since 2014, Dhulikhel Municipality has implemented various programmes to achieve the status.
Piezoelectric Polymer
Piezoelectric Polymer: Researchers from Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with scientists from National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune have developed a security alert system based on piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite. Piezoelectric Polymers are polymers that can generate electric charges on the surface under […]
Finternet
Finternet: The ex-chairman of UIDAI described the idea of ‘Finternet’ at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) in Mumbai. Finternet refers to the multiple financial ecosystems interconnected with each other, much like the internet. It would lower barriers between different financial services and systems, drastically reducing the complex clearing and messaging chains and other frictions that […]
First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel Launched in Goa
First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel Launched in Goa: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched its first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel, ‘Samudra Pratap,’ in Goa. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, who presided over the event, emphasized the need for industry partners to contribute towards India becoming fully self-sufficient (Aatmanirbhar) in defense production and […]
SIG 716 Rifle
SIG 716 Rifle: The Union Ministry of Defence recently signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S., and deliveries are expected to be completed by end-2025. SIG 716 Rifle is an American-made automatic assault rifle. It is manufactured by the United States firearms maker, Sig Sauer. In India, the […]
Deepfakes
Deepfakes: South Korea’s president recently ordered a crackdown on an epidemic of digital sex crimes targeting women and girls who become the unwitting victims of deepfake pornography. Deepfakes are synthetic media, including images, videos, and audio, generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that portray something that does not exist in reality or events that have […]
Leptospirosis : Outbreak
Leptospirosis : Outbreak A severe Leptospirosis outbreak has emerged as a major public health concern across Kerala. Leptospirosis, also known as “rat fever”, is a rare bacterial infection that affects people and animals. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Leptospira interrogans, or Leptospira. It is most common in tropical areas and warmer climates […]
Solar paraboloid technology
Solar paraboloid technology: Solar paraboloid technology, a form of concentrating solar power (CSP), is emerging as a promising renewable energy solution.It uses parabolic mirrors to focus sunlight onto a receiver, generating high temperatures (up to 300°C) for electricity or industrial heat. This technology offers higher efficiency than traditional photovoltaic systems, potentially lowering electricity costs.
