Australia Approves Alzheimer’s Drug Lecanemab for Early Stage Use: Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved Lecanemab (marketed as Leqembi) for treating early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This makes it only the second disease-modifying therapy to receive regulatory clearance in Australia. The decision, finalized in September 2025, comes amid rising Alzheimer’s prevalence—now the leading cause of death […]
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OpenAI Hits $500 Billion Valuation After Share Sale to SoftBank
OpenAI Hits $500 Billion Valuation After Share Sale to SoftBank: OpenAI the creator of ChatGPT has reached a $500 billion valuation following a major secondary share sale to SoftBank, as reported by Reuters. The deal involved $6.6 billion worth of shares sold by current and former OpenAI employees, reflecting the company’s skyrocketing growth in value […]
National Conference on Land & Disaster Management
National Conference on Land & Disaster Management: A two‑day national conference on land administration and disaster management begins in Gandhinagar, launching digital systems, SVAMITVA cards, and new revenue offices.The event is part of a nationwide push to modernize land governance, strengthen disaster resilience, and ensure citizens’ land rights through digitization and innovation. Organised by the […]
NHAI to Install QR Code Sign Boards on Highways
NHAI to Install QR Code Sign Boards on Highways: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the installation of QR Code Sign Boards across National Highway stretches. This move aims to improve transparency, ensure easy access to project-specific details, and enhance road safety for highway users. Launched under the broader goal of offering […]
Trichloroethylene
Trichloroethylene: Long-term exposure to the industrial solvent Trichloroethylene (TCE) outdoors may be linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a recent study. Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a volatile, colorless liquid organic chemical. TCE does not occur naturally and is created by chemical synthesis. It is used primarily to make refrigerants and other hydrofluorocarbons […]
Neurons : New Study
Neurons : New Study A new study (2025) has identified Dendritic Nanotubes (DNTs) in the brains of mice and humans, a new form of neuron-to-neuron connection. New Discovery: Neurons may also connect via nanotubes (DNTs), enabling: Direct electrical signal transfer. Protein transport (including amyloid-beta, linked to Alzheimer’s). Neurons (nerve cells) are the fundamental units of […]
SARAL Tool
SARAL Tool: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched the SARAL tool to simplify scientific research papers. It uses AI to generate layperson summaries and make research more accessible to society. SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) is an AI-based tool that converts complex research papers into easy-to-understand summaries. Launched by: Developed by […]
What it is Pandemic Emergency?
What it is Pandemic Emergency? The amended International Health Regulations (IHR) entered into force, bringing in a new legal category pandemic emergency. A pandemic emergency is a newly defined sub-category under IHR that applies to public health emergencies of international concern (PHEIC) but with a heightened threshold when a communicable disease has broad geographic spread, […]
Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe
Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe: NASA launched the Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) to show how solar particles are energised and shield us. Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe goal is to map the heliosphere’s boundary, trace energetic particles, and improve space weather forecasting. The heliosphere is a huge bubble created by the Sun’s wind […]
South-South and Triangular Cooperation
South-South and Triangular Cooperation: On September 12, 2025 (UN Day for SSTC), calls were made to reform and strengthen South-South and Triangular Cooperation as a tool for achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. South-South Cooperation (SSC): Collaboration among developing countries to share knowledge, skills, technology, and resources for mutual growth. Triangular Cooperation (TrC): Partnerships between […]
