Flipkart and Pine Labs have launched the Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card: Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce company, has partnered with fintech firm Pine Labs to introduce the Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card — a new digital prepaid card that makes paying for public transport faster and easier. Designed to work with India’s National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) […]
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NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 PN7 is now Earth’s new quasi-moon
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 PN7 is now Earth’s new quasi-moon: Earth has a new space companion — a small asteroid named 2025 PN7, recently confirmed by NASA. Though it’s not a real moon, it travels around the Sun in almost the same orbit as Earth, making it look like it’s following our planet […]
Calcium Carbide
Calcium Carbide: More than 60 people, primarily children, were hospitalized in Bhopal following severe injuries sustained from the use of makeshift “calcium carbide guns” during Diwali celebrations. Calcium Carbide is a compound with the chemical formula CaC2. It is a grayish-black lump or crystalline powder with a garlic-like odor. It is manufactured by heating a […]
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia condition is often misunderstood, but it is real and is believed to affect 2 to 3% of the population globally. Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) health condition that causes pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissues of the body. It is often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues and mood […]
Intrusion Detection System
Intrusion Detection System: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully completed trial works of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in four key sections. The IDS initiative aims to strike a balance between operational efficiency and environmental protection. It is designed to protect wildlife and maintain operational efficiency, especially in areas where railway lines pass through […]
Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma
Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma: Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis which affects the eyes. It is contagious; spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected people, if left […]
MAM01 Monoclonal Antibody
MAM01 Monoclonal Antibody: A novel monoclonal antibody named MAM01, developed by US researchers has demonstrated strong protection against malaria in an early clinical trial. MAM01 is a monoclonal antibody developed to prevent malaria infection. It’s designed to target a highly conserved region of the Plasmodium falciparum circumsporozoite protein, blocking infection before the parasite reaches the […]
Sinapic acid
Sinapic acid: Nagaland University researchers have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ is capable of significantly accelerating wound healing in diabetic conditions. Sinapic acid is a natural phenolic acid compound, is a derivative of cinnamic acid. It has antioxidant, antitumor, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and neuroprotective effects. It is extensively found in spices, citrus […]
INS Vikrant : In News
INS Vikrant: In News The Prime Minister of India celebrated Deepavali aboard INS Vikrant and hailed armed forces’ unity in Operation Sindoor. It is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured aircraft carrier. The ship has been designed in-house by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau and constructed by M/s Cochin Shipyard Limited. It was commissioned […]
Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Programme
Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Programme: India is taking a major step toward building an AI-ready generation through the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) programme. It was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It aims to integrate artificial intelligence learning into India’s school education and training ecosystem, preparing both students and […]
