Parkinson’s Disease : Recent Study A recent research has proposed a significant shift in understanding Parkinson’s Disease (PD) through the “gut-first hypothesis”, suggesting a gut-brain connection in its onset and progression. The research is significant as it may shift the understanding of the diagnosis, development and treatment of this neurodegenerative disorder. The “gut-first hypothesis” suggests […]
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I4C Study
I4C Study: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Union Home Ministry, has projected significant economic losses from cyber frauds in the coming year. Key Findings: India is expected to lose over ₹1.2 lakh crore due to cyber frauds in the next year, equivalent to 0.7% of the GDP. A major contributor to […]
Amazon Future Engineer Program
Amazon Future Engineer Program: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), in collaboration with Amazon, has launched the third phase of the Amazon Future Engineer Program in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS). Amazon Future Engineer Program – Phase 3 implemented in 50 EMRS schools across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, […]
Cloud chamber : India Ready To Establish
Cloud chamber : India Ready To Establish India is establishing a first-of-its-kind cloud chamber at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune. A cloud chamber is a scientific apparatus that mimics the conditions required for cloud formation. It resembles a closed cylindrical or tubular drum, inside which water vapour, aerosols, etc. are injected. Under […]
Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX)
Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX): Hyderabad-based company handed over two 400 kg class satellites to ISRO, which will be part of the Space Docking Experiment planned by the space agency later this year. Space Docking Experiment (SPADEX) is one of ISRO’s most significant steps towards developing autonomous docking technology. The mission involves two vehicles—‘Chaser’ and the […]
Cornea : Amend The Transplantation
Cornea : Amend The Transplantation The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare may amend the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act (THOTA), 1994, to facilitate retrieval of cornea from all Indian patients who die in hospitals, without consent from the family. The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. […]
Clostridioides difficile Bacteria : Vaccine
Clostridioides difficile Bacteria : Vaccine Researchers are developing the first successful vaccine against the highly contagious and difficult-to-treat Clostridioides difficile bacteria, using the technology behind the revolutionary mRNA vaccines that tackled COVID-19. Clostridioides difficile bacteria is a bacterium that causes an infection of the colon, the longest part of the large intestine. Symptoms can range […]
Paytm Receives NPCI Nod to Onboard New UPI Users After RBI Restrictions
Paytm Receives NPCI Nod to Onboard New UPI Users After RBI Restrictions: Paytm has received approval from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to onboard new UPI users, ending a nine-month embargo imposed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This decision is expected to increase Paytm’s UPI transaction volumes and boost its market […]
Freo Secures IRDAI License to Expand Insurance Offerings
Freo Secures IRDAI License to Expand Insurance Offerings: Freo, the digital finance application, has received a corporate agent license from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), allowing it to offer a range of customized insurance products to its 25 million users. This initiative comes amid India’s low insurance penetration rate of approximately […]
Malaria Free : Egypt
Malaria Free : Egypt Egypt was officially declared ‘malaria-free’ by the World Health Organization (WHO). Malaria is an acute febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites, which are spread to people through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is a life-threatening disease primarily found in tropical countries. It is not contagious and cannot spread […]
