Injecting ageing monkeys with Klotho can improve their cognitive function, a study reveals.
- Klotho is a ‘longevity factor’ protein.
- A naturally occurring protein that declines in our bodies with age.
- Applications –New treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
India has joined United Nation’s Group of Global Crisis Response Group (GCRG).
- GCRG –
- Set up by – UN Secretary General (UNSG) in 2022
- Aim – To mobilize solutions and develop strategies to help countries address the interlinked crisis with food, energy and finance.
- 6 Champions Group – Bangladesh, Barbados, Denmark, Germany, Indonesia and Senegal.
Microsoft researchers announced a significant breakthrough in the creation of Majorana Zero Modes.
- All subatomic particles that make up matter are called fermions.
- Fermions possess 4 quantum numbers, with one of them being quantum spin, which only has half-integer values.
- Bound states of fermions that are their own antiparticles are called Majorana zero modes.
- Potential implications for revolutionizing quantum computing.
Nano urea was approved after all scientific studies by several governmental institutions and departments where 500-ml bottle of nano urea will replace one bag of 45 kilograms of urea.
- Nano Urea –
- A nanotechnology-based revolutionary Agri-input that provides nitrogen to plants.
- Developed and patented by – Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) [only nano fertilizer]
- Contains 4.0 % total nitrogen (w/v)
- It has a desirable particle size of about 20-50 nm and more surface area and number of particles.
- Benefits – Improve crop productivity, soil health, and nutritional quality of produce.
Leaders of the Solomon Islands and China signed deals on police, economy, technology etc.
- Solomon Islands –
- Location – Melanesia [East of Papua New Guinea & northwest of Vanuatu]Comprising more than 990 islands.Capital – Honiara (Guadalcanal Island)
- Geographical Features –
- Consists of a double chain of volcanic islands and coral atolls in Melanesia
- Its ocean-equatorial climate is extremely humid throughout the year.