Oysters’ Antimicrobial Properties: According to new research, antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the equivalent of blood) can kill certain drug resistant-bacteria.The proteins can also improve the efficacy of conventional antibiotics against resistant bacteria species. Antimicrobial proteins and peptides from oyster hemolymph can:Kill bacteria like Streptococcus spp., responsible for pneumonia, tonsillitis, and rheumatic fever. It […]
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Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025
Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025: The World Economic Forum (WEF) has recently released the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2025 report. The report highlights rising cyber threats to critical infrastructure, driven by geopolitical tensions, outdated systems, and a cybersecurity skills gap, stressing the need for enhanced security and resilience.In 2024 there was a sharp increase in phishing and […]
Antivenom : Report
Antivenom : Report A terrible number, estimated 58000 snakebite cases renders India the ‘snakebite capital’ of the world and in this regard antivenoms plays a crucial role. Antivenoms are life-saving medicines used to treat snakebites. They work by specifically binding to the venom toxins to render them ineffective, allowing the body’s natural defence systems to […]
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority : In News
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority : In News Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recently directed the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) to give a detailed reply in writing on the criteria used to calculate User Development Fee (UDF) charged by airport operators, the total revenue earned and and how it is utilised among other things. AERA […]
Chinar Tree : Have Been Geo-Tagged
Chinar Tree : Have Been Geo-Tagged The iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley’s heritage tree. Under the geo-tagging process, QR codes are attached to each surveyed tree, recording information about 25 characteristics, including its geographical location, health, age and growing patterns, enabling conservationists […]
Surgical Tele-Robotic System
Surgical Tele-Robotic System: India’s first indigenous surgical tele-robotic system, SSI Mantra successfully conducted two complex heart surgeries with patient in Jaipur and the operating surgeon in Gurgaon. Surgical Tele-Robotic System is a robotic system developed by medical technology company, SSI Ltd which is the first-of-its-kind system in India. It has been approved by the Central […]
India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra
India has successfully tested the Bhargavastra: India has successfully tested its first indigenous micro-missile system, ‘Bhargavastra,’ designed to counter swarm drone threats. This development marks a significant milestone in enhancing the nation’s defense capabilities against emerging aerial threats.Capable of detecting small aerial vehicles at distances exceeding 6 km and neutralizing them using guided micro munitions.
Entity Locker
Entity Locker: The National eGovernance Division (NeGD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has developed Entity Locker.It is a secure, cloud-based solution that simplifies the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities, including large organisations, corporations, micro, small, and medium Enterprises (MSMEs), trusts, startups and societies.It is […]
Semiconductor Partnership with Singapore
Semiconductor Partnership with Singapore: During his recent visit to India, the President of Singapore announced plans to explore initiatives such as semiconductor manufacturing and developing a semiconductor ecosystem in India apart from participating in the creation of a new generation of technological solutions. Singapore’s semiconductor sector contributes about 8% to its GDP. It produces around […]
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak A suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Tanzania’s Kagera region has raised alarm after claiming 8 lives.MVD is a deadly hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus, characterized by high fatality rates of 89% and the absence of approved treatments.The virus causes severe symptoms, including fever, headache, […]
