Microalgae : Study A study published in the journal Nature Microbiology has revealed that microalgae, crucial in the ocean’s food chain and carbon capture, have developed a unique strategy to adapt to global warming and declining nutrient levels in the sea. As climate change reduces nutrient availability, these microalgae activate a protein called rhodopsin, similar […]
Tag: 20th Oct 2023
ASICS 2023 Report
ASICS 2023 Report: The sixth edition of the Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2023 report has been released by Janaagraha The Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) is a comprehensive evaluation of the quality of governance in Indian cities. It was published after a gap of five years (the last was in 2017). The […]
Outbreak Of Diphtheria
Outbreak Of Diphtheria: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently said that the Health Ministry of Guinea has reported an outbreak of diphtheria. It is a highly contagious and infectious disease that causes severe inflammation of the nose, throat, and windpipe (trachea). It is caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that make a toxin. […]
TV-D1 Mission : ISRO
TV-D1 Mission : ISRO Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to launch its first-ever test flight, TV-D1, for the Gaganyaan mission, marking a pivotal moment in India’s pursuit of human spaceflight. TV-D1 Mission will evaluate the crew module’s readiness for the Gaganyaan mission. It is a single-stage liquid rocket developed specifically for this abort […]
Kati Bihu
Kati Bihu: The Prime Minister of India extended best wishes on the auspicious occasion of Kati Bihu to the people of Assam. Kati Bihu is celebrated in the state of Assam. Kati means to cut and this day marks the time of relocation of rice saplings. It is also known as Kongali Bihu. There are […]
Orionid Meteor Shower
Orionid Meteor Shower: The Orionid meteor shower is expected to rain down its greatest number of meteors on the mornings of October 21 and 22. Orionid meteor shower is an annual phenomenon that lights up the night sky every October. It is produced when Earth passes through the debris left behind by Halley’s Comet, officially […]
Niemann-Pick Disease
Niemann-Pick Disease: Parents of children suffering from Niemann-Pick disease have urged the Union government to notify the ailment under the National Policy for Rare Diseases. Niemann-Pick Disease is a rare genetic disorder in which sphingomyelin accumulate in lysosomes inside cells. This disease involves dysfunctional metabolism of sphingolipids. The three most commonly recognized forms are Niemann-Pick […]
