3D Microscope: For the first time, the Indian Army’s Department of Ophthalmology at Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi, has successfully performed Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) using a 3D Microscope. A microscope is an instrument that magnifies small objects, making them visible to the naked eye by bending (refracting) light rays through curved […]
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StormBreaker Glide Bomb
StormBreaker Glide Bomb: US fighter jets appear to be using advanced “StormBreaker” precision glide bombs in combat against the Houthis, part of the intense bombing campaign against the Iran-backed rebels. The Stormbreaker, designated as the GBU-53/B and also known as the Small Diameter Bomb II (SDB-II), is an American air-launched, precision-guided glide bomb developed by […]
Anaemia : Recent Study
Anaemia : Recent Study According to a recent study conducted on women in the UK, being anaemic during pregnancy could be linked to a 47 percent higher chance of the child having a heart condition at birth. Anemia is a problem of not having enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin to carry oxygen to […]
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions
National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions: The Union Health Ministry recently launched new competency-based curricula for 10 allied healthcare professions in collaboration with the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP). NCAHP is a statutory body established under the NCAHP Act 2021 to regulate and maintain standards of education and services of allied […]
MeitY Launches ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book
MeitY Launches ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) launched the ‘I Am Circular’ Coffee Table Book. The book is a rich showcase of India’s commitment to sustainability and innovation through the lens of the circular economy a system […]
Jwaneng Diamond Mine
Jwaneng Diamond Mine: The Jwaneng Diamond Mine is the richest diamond mine globally, with an estimated value of 1 billion euros. Jwaneng Diamond Mine, dubbed the ‘Prince of Mines,’ is located in Botswana. It is the world’s richest diamond mine by value. The mine lies on the edge of the Kalahari Desert. It is situated […]
Vatican City : In News
Vatican City : In News Vatican City is in global focus following the death of Pope Francis at the age of 88, prompting preparations for his funeral at St. Peter’s Basilica and the upcoming conclave to elect his successor.Vatican City Situated in Western part of Rome, Italy (on the west bank of the Tiber River.) […]
Humanoid Robots Compete in Beijing Half-Marathon
Humanoid Robots Compete in Beijing Half-Marathon: Beijing witnessed a historic event the world’s first Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon, where machines ran alongside humans in a symbolic convergence of sport and technology. Held under global media glare, the event showcased the significant strides being made in humanoid robotics and artificial intelligence. While human runners stuck to standard […]
Bullseye Galaxy : Recently Discovered
Bullseye Galaxy : Recently Discovered The Bullseye Galaxy (LEDA 1313424) was recently discovered by an international team of researchers using the Hubble Space Telescope and W.M. Keck Observatory. The galaxy’s distinct ringed structure is believed to have formed approximately 50 million years ago due to a head-on collision with a blue dwarf galaxy. This head-on […]
Nitrogen
Nitrogen: India, the world’s second-largest emitter of N₂O after China, faces climate risks as N₂O has 300 times the global warming potential of CO₂. Nitrogen is the most abundant atmospheric gas, constituting ~78% of Earth’s atmosphere. Nitrogen is vital for forming DNA, ATP (cellular energy currency), proteins, chlorophyll, and acts as a neurotransmitter via nitric […]
