Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns The use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in newborns, including healthy newborns, has emerged as a revolutionary approach to diagnose and treat genetic diseases. By providing a comprehensive view of an infant’s genetic makeup, this technology enables healthcare workers to make fast and effective diagnoses, leading to improved outcomes and […]
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Threads App : Meta
Threads App : Meta Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently developed a new app called Threads to compete with Twitter. The launch of the app in the European Union (EU) has been postponed due to regulatory concerns. Meta’s Threads app, designed to provide a platform for discussions and community engagement. It is currently not […]
China’s OpenKylin : Open-Source Desktop Operating System
China’s OpenKylin : Open-Source Desktop Operating System China recently released its first open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin. OpenKylin is China’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS). It is a Linux-based operating system built by a community of about 4,000 developers. OpenKylin users have access to the software’s lines of code and can modify them […]
Solar Shooting Stars : Discovery
Solar Shooting Stars : Discovery Astronomers have made a stunning discovery of meteor-like streaks falling on the surface of the Sun. Solar shooting stars are massive clumps of plasma that plummet to the Sun’s surface at incredible speeds. These looks like a massive rain of fireballs that play a key role in heating up the […]
Peste Des Petits Ruminants : Contagious Animal Disease
Peste Des Petits Ruminants : Contagious Animal Disease An outbreak of a highly contagious animal disease, Peste Des Petits Ruminants, has recently killed 60 sheep and goats and affected around 200 in the highland pastures of the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease […]
Mosaic Viruses : Loss Of Yield
Mosaic Viruses : Loss Of Yield Tomato growers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have blamed two different mosaic viruses for the loss of yields earlier this year. Tomato crop in Maharashtra was impacted by attacks of the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), while in Karnataka and other South Indian states the farmers blaming tomato mosaic virus (TMV) […]
Chandrayaan III : Integrated With The GSLV Mark III
Chandrayaan III : Integrated With The GSLV Mark III Chandrayaan III spacecraft was integrated with the GSLV Mark III launch vehicle recently. The launch is planned between 12-19th July 2023. Chandrayaan-3 is the successor to the Chandrayaan-2 mission. Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3). Launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It consists of […]
Bhashini Platform
Bhashini Platform: Prime Minister recently pitched for sharing India’s AI-based language platform, Bhashini, with SCO member countries to remove language barriers within the international grouping. Digital India BHASHINI, is India’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led language translation platform. It seeks to enable easy access to the internet and digital services in Indian languages, including voice-based access, and […]
Bharat 6G Alliance
Bharat 6G Alliance: The Indian government has launched the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) to spearhead the development of 6G technology in the country. Bharat 6G Alliance is a collaborative platform which aims to achieve universal and affordable connectivity, promote indigenous technology, and establish India as a global leader in the telecom sector. This platform consists […]
Belle Robot
Belle Robot: Researchers in Switzerland recently developed a new, autonomous fish robot named Belle, capable of giving conservationists a clearer picture of the organisms that live under the sea without disturbing the marine environment. Belle Robot is an autonomous underwater robot designed to collect DNA samples and film underwater without disrupting the delicate ecosystem it […]
