Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council
BRIC- Translational Health Science and Technology Institute hosted an industry meet ‘SYNCHN 2024’
- Created as a registered society by Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology by subsuming various Autonomous Institutions.
- Integrates multi-disciplinary research, training, and innovation programs.
- BRIC-THSTI – Acts as a catalyst to translate fundamental discoveries by building rigorous clinical research capacity.
- THSTI – Housed within the NCR Biotech Science Cluster in Faridabad.
Article 341
Supreme Court stated that the State Can’t Alter the Schedule Caste (SC) List Published under Article 341.
- President can officially designate certain groups as Scheduled Castes for specific States or Union Territories.
- For States, this is done after consulting the Governor.
- The designation may include entire castes, races, tribes, or subgroups within these categories.
- Parliament may by law include in or exclude from the list of Scheduled Castes
Pheromone Traps
A pilot project by Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) – Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) deploys AI powered Pheromone traps, to protect cotton crops from Pink Bollworm pest infestation.
- Uses chemical signals (pheromones) emitted by female moth to attract mate (hence catches only males of that species).
- Can be used to monitor target pests in agriculture or in residential areas.
- By constantly monitoring for insects, it may be possible to detect an infestation before it occurs
Electroencephalography
2024 marks the 100th year of electroencephalography(EEG)
- A medical test which measures brain electrical activity generated by neurons.
- Uses small, metal discs called electrodes that attach to the scalp.
- Brain cells communicate via electrical impulses, and this activity shows up as wavy lines on an EEG recording.
- Uses – Detecting epilepsy, neurological disorders, or any other brain related tumors, damage, etc
Hydrogen-Fuel Cells
MV Sea Change, world’s first commercial passenger ferry powered by 100% zero-emission hydrogen fuel cells was launched in San Francisco.
- Produces electricity by combining oxygen and hydrogen in an electrochemical reaction.
- Completely free from tailpipe pollutant emissions, including particulates, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide