Anthrobots
Scientists have developed anthrobots which are different from xenobots, which are derived from embryonic stem cells of frog.
- Tiny robots made of human cells that are able to repair damaged neural tissue.
- Can be created from adult human cells without genetic modifications.
- Can be fused together to form a superbot.
- A significant advancement in regenerative medicine – Process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or organs to restore or establish normal function.
Jellyfish
New jellyfish species found off Japan’s coast with 240 tentacles named Santjordia pagesi with a bright red, cross-shaped stomach.
- Invertebrates (animals with no backbones) and lacks brains, hearts, and eyes.
- Not detritivores and feed on fish, shrimp, crabs, etc.
- Made up of a smooth, bag-like body and tentacles armed with tiny, stinging cells.
- Transparent, colourful and bioluminescent.
Selam contact-binary satellite
International Astronomical Union has named the satellite of asteroid Dinkinesh as “Selam (meaning peace)”.
- Discovered by – NASA’s Lucy mission
- Selam – 1st contact-binary satellite ever observed.
- Contact binary system is where two space bodies gently rest against each other.
Defence Acquisition Council | Acceptance of Necessity
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved ₹2.23 lakh crore Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) to push Self-reliance in Defence industry.
- Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) is approved for procurement of Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), Anti-tank Munitions, etc.
- DAC – Highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions.
- AoN is the first step toward procurement of any military equipment and hardware under defence acquisition norm under Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP), 2020.