HKU5-CoV-2: A newly discovered bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to the virus that caused the COVID-19 pandemic, has been identified in China. AKU5-CoV-2 is a newly discovered Bat Coronavirus. It Closely Resembles The SARS-Cov-2, The Virus Behind COVID-19 Pandemic. It Belongs To The Merbecovirus Subgenus, Which Also Includes The Virus Responsible For Middle East Respiratory Syndrome […]
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Technology Adoption Fund
Technology Adoption Fund: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) has launched a new fund called Technology Adoption Fund. Technology Adoption Fund consists of a corpus of Rs 500 crore to support the growth of India’s space startups. This fund aims to accelerate the development of indigenous space technology, reducing reliance on imported […]
Majorana 1
Majorana 1: Microsoft has introduced Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum chip powered by a Topological Core architecture, which aims to revolutionize quantum computing. It is the first quantum chip to utilize a Topoconductor (Topological Superconductor), creating a new state of matter beyond solids, liquids, or gases, but a topological state. It is composed of […]
First BioBank in a Zoo
First BioBank in a Zoo: India’s first wildlife bio-bank at Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park (Darjeeling Zoo) is fully operational. Since its establishment in July 2024, it has collected DNA and tissue samples from 60 animals of 23 species, prioritizing endangered species.The biobank (frozen zoo) preserves genetic material from animals for conservation and research. This […]
Iron Dome
Iron Dome: The US President signed an Executive Order to build an Iron Dome-style missile defence system to shield the United States against the “threat of attack by ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles, and other advanced aerial attacks.” It is Israel’s air missile defense system that can defend against short-range rockets, intercepting them in the […]
Brine Pools
Brine Pools: Scientists recently discovered a deadly secret lurking beneath the Red Sea, brine pools so extreme that they instantly kill or stun any marine life that enters. Brine pools are the lakes of hypersaline, anoxic (oxygen-lacking) water that form on the seafloor. They are often referred to as “underwater lakes” or “brine lakes” because […]
Bharat Tech Triumph Program
Bharat Tech Triumph Program: To support the India’s gaming industry growth the Bharat Tech Triumph Program (TTP) has been launched as part of the Create in India Challenge Season 1. Bharat Tech Triumph Program aims to identify and showcase India’s gaming talent on the international stage. It is organized by the Interactive Entertainment and Innovation […]
Perovskite Nanocrystal
Perovskite Nanocrystal: Researchers at the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) in Bengaluru have developed an innovative method to minimize anion migration in CsPbX₃ perovskite nanocrystals. It is a material that has the same crystal structure as the mineral calcium titanium oxide (CaTiO3). Generally, perovskite compounds have a chemical formula ABX3, where ‘A’ […]
Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger’s Syndrome: On the occasion of International Asperger’s Day, the National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (NIEPID) organized various programmes to raise awareness and promote inclusivity for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. Asperger’s Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder within the family of autism spectrum disorder. It is characterized by impaired social communication and interaction, […]
First Astronaut with Disability Cleared for ISS Mission
First Astronaut with Disability Cleared for ISS Mission: The European Space Agency (ESA) has medically cleared British astronaut John McFall, a former Paralympian with a prosthetic leg, for long-duration missions to the International Space Station (ISS). This historic decision marks a significant milestone in making space exploration more inclusive.
