Category: Science & Technology
Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)
The Union government recently announced the creation of foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight states: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat.

Ambipolar Electric Field
NASA recently detected Earth’s hidden ambipolar electric field for the first time
Parkinson’s Disease
Recently, the scientists have developed a new fluorescence turn-on sensor system for Parkinson’s Disease.
Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)
Recently, there has been a sharp increase in Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) cases in Gujarat.
Diabetes
Study finds rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes in the young in south India
Vigyan Dhara
Recently the Union Cabinet has approved continuation of the 3 umbrella schemes, merged into a unified central sector scheme namely ‘Vigyan Dhara’
National Space Day
India celebrated its first National Space Day on 23rd August 2024.