Polaris Dawn Mission: It aims to revolutionise commercial spaceflight with a high-orbit mission and the first-ever private spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. Polaris Dawn Mission will be the first non-governmental mission to conduct a spacewalk, reaching an unprecedented altitude of approximately 700 kilometres (435 miles) above Earth. It will also orbit Earth through regions of a […]
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Macrophages : New Study
Macrophages : New Study In a new paper published recently, a team of scientists describes the complex interplay between diseased liver cells and macrophages. Macrophages are a type of white blood cellthat plays an important role in the human immune system. They carry out various functions, including engulfing and digesting microorganisms, clearing out debris and […]
Quantum Nonlocality
Quantum Nonlocality: Scientists have demonstrated that a universal standard for measuring and quantifying non-local quantum correlations is not possible. While classical physics assumes locality, the principle of nonlocality is a feature of many interpretations of quantum mechanics. Nonlocality describes the apparent ability of objects to instantaneously know about each other’s state, even when separated by […]
State Of Healthcare In Rural India 2024
State Of Healthcare In Rural India 2024: The “State of Healthcare in Rural India, 2024” report was released by NGO Transform Rural India and Development Intelligence Unit. The survey covered 21 States including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nādu, and Uttar Pradesh. The sample achieved included 52.5% male respondents and 47.5% female respondents. Key Highlights […]
Jan Poshan Kendras
Jan Poshan Kendras: The Indian government has launched a pilot project to rename and transform 60 Fair Price Shops (FPS) across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh into “Jan Poshan Kendras.” This move aims to enhance the nutritional offerings available to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). The project also includes […]
Lunar Magma Ocean
Lunar Magma Ocean: The recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have sparked renewed interest in the Lunar Magma Ocean (LMO) theory, a crucial concept in planetary science that explains the moon’s early formation. Chandrayaan-3’s Pragyan rover identified a rock type known as ferroan anorthosite in the lunar south pole region. This discovery is significant as […]
Atomic Clocks- Lunar Time Standard
Atomic Clocks- Lunar Time Standard: An international astronomical group has called for a lunar time standard to facilitate future missions, addressing time discrepancies on the Moon due to its unique gravitational effects. Atomic clocks are the most precise timekeeping devices, critical for applications requiring extreme accuracy, such as GPS systems, telecommunications, and scientific research. These […]
Genome Editing- ISDra2TnpB
Genome Editing- ISDra2TnpB: A recent breakthrough in plant genome editing comes from a collaborative effort between the ICAR-National Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, India, and Pennsylvania State University, USA. Genome editing is a powerful tool that allows scientists to make precise changes to the Deoxy-Ribonucleic Acid (DNA) sequence of living organisms. This technology has vast […]
Antihyper Hydrogen-4
Antihyper Hydrogen-4: The newly found antiparticle, called antihyper hydrogen-4, could have a potential imbalance with its matter counterpart that may help scientists understand how our universe came to be. Antihyper Hydrogen-4 is made up of an antiproton, two antineutrons and one antihyperon (a baryon that contains a strange quark). Physicists found traces of this antimatter […]
Telecommunications Act And OTT
Telecommunications Act And OTT: The new Telecommunication Act has sparked debate over the definition of “telecommunication services.”Telecom operators and social media companies are at odds over whether over-the-top (OTT) platforms like WhatsApp and Google Meet are included in this definition. Telecommunications Act, 2023 Modernize and unify laws for the development, expansion, and operation of telecommunication […]
