Bubonic Plague
Posted in Biology

Bubonic Plague

China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.

Graphene
Posted in Science & Technology S&T Schemes and Initiatives

Graphene Aurora Program

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ recently.

Antimicrobial Resistance
Posted in Pollution Biology

Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5

According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Aditya L1 Mission
Posted in Space Science Science & Technology

Aditya L1 Mission

ISRO is gearing up for launch of Aditya L1, a mission to study the Sun.

Trans-fatty Acids
Posted in Health Biology Social Sector

Trans-fatty Acids

High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.

Metagenomics
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Metagenomics

Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance nowadays.

Finance Technology
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives ICT

Finance Technology (Fintech)

RBI plans to enhance UPI with AI-driven conversational features for user-friendliness and wider adoption.

NavIC
Posted in Polity Science & Technology Space Science

Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC)

Parliamentary Committee of Science and Technology reported NavIC will be integrated into Aadhaar enrolment devices.

Controller of Certifying Authorities
Posted in ICT

Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is offering ₹3.4 crore in cash prizes to developers for designing an indigenous Indian web browser with global reach.

Aspartame
Posted in Science & Technology Chemistry

Aspartame and Artificial Sweeteners

IARC has classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic” to humans and JECFA has reaffirmed that the acceptable daily intake should be 40 mg/kg body weight.

Tuberculosis
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Tuberculosis

A significant trial has highlighted how nutritional supplementation can greatly reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) disease.

Sickle Cell Disease
Posted in Biology Science & Technology

Sickle Cell Disease and G-6 PD

Health Ministry stated that genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease and G-6 PD deficiency were rising in tribal areas.