Advanced Glycation End Products: A diet rich in Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) is among the leading causes of India being the world’s diabetic capital, notes a first-of-its-kind clinical trial finding published recently. Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are harmful molecules formed by the glycation and oxidation of lipids and proteins. Glycation is the process […]
Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana
Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana: The Union Health Ministry has doubled the monthly nutrition support under Ni-Kshay Poshan Yojana from the existing Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 per month for all TB patients, during treatment. Ni-kshay Poshan Yojana (NPY) launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoH&FW) as a centrally sponsored scheme under the National […]
World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly
World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly: The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will be held in New Delhi from October 14 to 24, 2024. World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly has been held every four years since 2002. It serves as the governing conference of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Standardisation Sector (ITU-T). […]
Indigenous Sex Sorted Semen And Unified Genomic Chip: Livestock Scheme
Indigenous Sex Sorted Semen And Unified Genomic Chip: Livestock Scheme The Prime Minister of India launched two programs of the Animal Husbandry Department for the benefit of the livestock – ‘ Indigenous Sex Sorted Semen’ and ‘ Unified Genomic Chip’. Unified Genomic Chip is aimed at helping farmers identify high-quality cattle early and enhance dairy […]
microRNA
microRNA: The 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA — tiny molecules which play a crucial role in how genes function. MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are small, non-coding molecules of RNA. They are typically around 19-24 nucleotides long and play an important role […]
First Cyclothon : Kawal Tiger Reserve
First Cyclothon : Kawal Tiger Reserve The forest department organised its first ‘Cyclothon’ recently to celebrate World Wildlife Week 2024 at the buffer zone of the Kawal Tiger Reserve. Kawal Tiger Reserve is located in the north eastern part of Telangana State along the banks of the river Godavari, forming part of the Deccan Peninsula-central […]
77th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia
77th WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has commenced its 77th Regional Committee session for Southeast Asia in New Delhi, marking a significant gathering of health leaders from across the region.
BCCI Appointment of New Anti-Corruption Unit Chief
BCCI Appointment of New Anti-Corruption Unit Chief: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has made a significant move in its fight against corruption by appointing retired IPS officer Sharad Kumar as the new chief of its Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU). This strategic appointment brings decades of law enforcement experience to cricket administration.
RBI and Maldives Monetary Authority Sign $400 Million Currency Swap Agreement
RBI and Maldives Monetary Authority Sign $400 Million Currency Swap Agreement: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) have signed a currency swap agreement under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework for 2024-2027. This agreement allows the Maldives to access up to $400 million under the US Dollar/Euro Swap Window and […]
India and Maldives Boost Ties with $750 Million Currency Swap Deal
India and Maldives Boost Ties with $750 Million Currency Swap Deal: India has extended significant financial aid to the Maldives by signing a $750 million currency swap agreement to ease the country’s foreign exchange crisis. This includes a $400 million swap and an additional ₹3,000 crore ($357 million) under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, available […]
