GEMINI : New Blood Testing Technology For Cancer Researchers have developed a new blood testing technology called GEMINI (Genome-wide Mutational Incidence for Non-Invasive Detection of Cancer) that uses genome-wide sequencing of single molecules of DNA combined with machine learning. This technology has the potential to enable earlier detection of lung and other cancers. The GEMINI […]
Tag: 2nd Aug 2023
GI Tag To Three Famous Products : Tamil Nadu
GI Tag To Three Famous Products : Tamil Nadu The Geographical Indications Registry granted the GI tag to three famous products from Tamil Nadu. Jaderi namakatti: Clay sticks with white colour, finger-like shape, and smooth texture. Made by Jaderi Tiruman (Namakatti) Chedibutta saree: Handloom saree made from art silk and cotton mix fabric, featuring the […]
National Deep Tech Startup Policy
National Deep Tech Startup Policy: The National Deep Tech Startup Policy (NDTSP) draft has been released for public consultation by the National Consortium. Aim of the policy is to strengthen the Indian deep tech startup ecosystem and address its unique challenges. Deep Tech refers to advanced and cutting-edge technologies that are based on significant scientific […]
Special Development Councils To Preserve Tribal Culture : Odisha Government
Special Development Councils To Preserve Tribal Culture : Odisha Government The Odisha government has implemented the Special Development Councils (SDCs) initiative to preserve and promote tribal culture while ensuring economic development. The SDCs focus on identifying and promoting important cultural markers of tribal identity, such as language, sacred groves, and tribal artisans Over 21 tribal […]
MSME RuPay Credit Card
MSME RuPay Credit Card: The Ministry of Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), in association with the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) had launched the MSME RuPay Credit Card on a pilot basis, pan-India for Udyam registered MSMEs. The MSME RuPay Credit Card provides a simplified payment mechanism to MSMEs to meet their business-related […]
Akira : Ransomware
Akira : Ransomware The Computer Emergency Response Team of India issued an alert for ransomware dubbed Akira. Akira Ransomware is designed to encrypt data, create a ransomware note and delete Windows Shadow Volume copies on affected devices. The ransomware gets its name due to its ability to modify filenames of all encrypted files by appending […]
Western Tragopan : Increase In The Population
Western Tragopan : Increase In The Population There has been a gradual increase in the population of Western Tragopan at Himachal Pradesh’s Sarahan pheasantry, the conservation breeding centre, bringing a glimmer of hope for its survival and growth. Western Tragopan is also known as the western horned tragopan, is amongst the rarest of all living […]
Bhojpatra Tree : Highlighted In ‘Mann ki Baat Programme
Bhojpatra Tree : Highlighted In ‘Mann ki Baat Programme The Prime Minister of India, in 103rd edition of ‘Mann ki Baat programme highlighted the business of ‘bhojpatra calligraphy’ by the women of Mana village near Badrinath. Bhojpatra Tree also known as Himalayan Birch and it is widely found in the Himalayas. It is a deciduous […]
Lokmanya Tilak National Award
Lokmanya Tilak National Award: Prime Minister will be honoured with the Lokmanya Tilak National Award on his visit to Pune. Lokmanya Tilak National Award was instituted in 1983 by the Tilak Smarak Mandir Trust. This award is given every year on 1st August, the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak, to persons who have made remarkable […]
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve : Male Tiger Found Dead
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve : Male Tiger Found Dead A male tiger was recently discovered dead in the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve (STR), after getting ensnared in a trap intended for deer. Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve is located at the junction of the Eastern and the Western Ghats in the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, in the Erode District of […]
