What are SGLT2 Inhibitors? New research uncovers the potential benefits and risks of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for adults aged 80 years or older with chronic kidney disease (CKD). SGLT2 (Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2) inhibitors are a class of medications primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes (T2D). T2D, the most common type of diabetes, is […]
Tag: 28th Oct 2026
Greater Flamingo
Greater Flamingo: Greater flamingos, usually found in coastal wetlands, have been recently spotted at Veeranam Lake in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, in a rare occurrence that researchers say could be linked to altered rainfall patterns. Greater Flamingo is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Scientific Name: Phoenicopterus roseus The Greater flamingo […]
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore for the three services, with about 82% of the procurements to be sourced from the domestic industry. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is the highest decision-making body of India’s Ministry of Defence […]
Phuket Island
Phuket Island: Flash floods recently inundated several areas of the island of Phuket in Thailand, one of the country’s major tourist destinations. Phuket Island is Thailand’s largest island and sits on the Andaman Sea, a marginal sea of the northeastern Indian Ocean. Located in southern Thailand, it lies off the country’s western coast. It is […]
What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)?
What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)? An initiative launched by the Keralam government to make the treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) accessible to more patients is now courting controversy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a group of inherited neuromuscular disorders cause certain muscles to become weak and waste away. It is a progressive disorder […]
India’s Immersive Technology
India’s Immersive Technology: According to figures cited in a government backgrounder, India’s immersive technology market generated revenue of about $1.26 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach approximately $7.82 billion by 2030. Immersive technologies are an emerging suite of technologies that create interactive, engaging and realistic digital experiences. These can combine the physical and […]
Hydroseeding
Hydroseeding: Tata Steel has introduced hydroseeding technology at its West Bokaro Division in Jharkhand. Hydroseeding is a modern technique for sowing seeds by spraying a slurry mixture of seeds, water, fertilizers, mulch, and soil stabilizers onto the soil surface using specialized equipment. It aims to stabilise dump slopes, prevent soil erosion and accelerate green restoration […]
Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory
Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences inaugurated the world’s first- of -its-kind ‘Air Pollution Analysis’ facility for Delhi NCR known as ‘Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL). Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory is a specialised facility […]
Special Executive Magistrates (SEMs)
Special Executive Magistrates (SEMs): A Special Executive Magistrate (SEM) court in Delhi granted bail to Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) activists after accepting their surety bonds, turning down the Delhi Police’s plea for a three-day custody extension. Special Executive Magistrates (SEMs): It is a specialized administrative office appointed by the state government (or central government in […]
11 Crore Farmer IDs Under Digital Agriculture Mission
11 Crore Farmer IDs Under Digital Agriculture Mission: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare achieved the target of creating 11 crore Farmer IDs under the Digital Agriculture Mission, five months ahead of the 31st March 2027 deadline. The target was completed on 23rd October 2026, with over 6 crore farmers already receiving benefits through […]
