Soyuz Spacecraft: A Soyuz spacecraft carrying two Russians and an American docked at the International Space Station (ISS) recently, a little more than three hours after its launch. The Soyuz (saw-yooz) is a Russian spacecraft. The Soyuz programme is the longest operational human spacecraft programme in the history of space exploration. Russian crew members are […]
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Trade Connect e-Platform
Trade Connect e-Platform: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Connect e-platform. Trade Connect e-Platform is a new digital initiative aimed at transforming the landscape of international trade for Indian exporters, especially MSMEs (Medium, Small and Medium Enterprises). It will connect Indian Exporters, MSMEs and Entrepreneurs with various stakeholders including Indian Missions […]
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: The American Association for Cancer Research, the world’s oldest and largest professional organization dedicated to cancer research, has recognized September as Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.This month is dedicated to raising awareness about this deadly gynecological cancer.
Nebula : Study
Nebula : Study NASA recently captivated space enthusiasts with a breathtaking image of the Red Spider Nebula. A nebula is a giant cloud of dust and gas in space. Some nebulae (more than one nebula) come from the gas and dust thrown out by the explosion of a dying star, such as a Supernova. Other […]
New Cybersecurity Initiatives
New Cybersecurity Initiatives: Union Home Minister recently addressed the first Foundation Day program of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) in New Delhi and launched key initiatives for prevention of cybercrime. Cyber Fraud Mitigation Centre (CFMC) has been established at the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (14C) in New Delhi with representatives of major banks, […]
India’s First silicon Carbide
India’s First silicon Carbide: The Chief Minister of Odisha graced the ground-breaking ceremony of India’s first silicon carbide manufacturing facility to be set up in Odisha at an investment of Rs 620 crore. Silicon Carbide was discovered by the American inventor Edward G. Achesonin 1891. Its chemical formula is SiC and it is the most […]
Mpox : Detection Kit
Mpox : Detection Kit India has developed an indigenous Reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing kit for detecting Mpox (previously known as monkeypox). These kits are developed by Siemens Healthcare, Transasia Diagnostics, and JITM C Genes which are approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO). The new RT-PCR kits provide results in […]
Photoelectric Effect
Photoelectric Effect: Researchers are breathing new life into the phenomenon of photoelectric effect, which is paving way for better imaging of proteins and viruses, gaining a deeper understanding of biochemical reactions and choosing new materials for next-generation electronics. Photoelectric Effect is a phenomenon where electrons are emitted from a material’s surface when it is exposed […]
PresVu : New Eye Drop For Presbyopia
PresVu : New Eye Drop For Presbyopia Mumbai-based Entod Pharmaceuticals has announced that the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved its new eye drop PresVu, which has been developed to reduce dependency on reading glasses for individuals affected by presbyopia. Presbyopia is an age-related condition in which the eyes gradually lose the ability […]
District Agro-Meteorology Units
District Agro-Meteorology Units: Press Trust of India reported that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) is planning to revive District Agro-Meteorology Units (DAMUs) under the Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa (GKMS) scheme. These were established by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in 2018 in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The aim was to […]
