Source: The post is based on the article “Indian researchers developing treatment for rare genetic disorder ‘Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy” published in The Hindu on 10th January 2023 What is the News? Researchers in India are working on developing an affordable treatment for a rare and incurable genetic disorder called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy with over 5… Continue reading Indian researchers developing treatment for rare genetic disorder ‘Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy’
Author: Abdul
New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating
Source: The post is based on the article “New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating” published in PIB on 10th January 2023 What is the News? A team of Indian scientists have developed a new method of depositing nickel alloy coatings on high-performance materials in engineering applications. This method can… Continue reading New technique of corrosion-resistant nickel alloy coatings can replace toxic chrome plating
RBI’s revised guidelines for locker management
Source: The post is based on the article “RBI’s revised guidelines for locker management” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released revised bank locker rules. The rules will take effect from January 1, 2023. Why were these revised bank locker rules released… Continue reading RBI’s revised guidelines for locker management
SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation
Source: The post is based on the article “SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation” published in Indian Express on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has upheld the Government of India’s 2016 decision on demonetisation. One of the key questions to decide for the Supreme Court was whether Parliament gave… Continue reading SC demonetisation verdict: What is delegated legislation
U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad
Source: The post is based on the article “U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The US Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation will extend financial support of $250,000 towards the conservation and restoration of six of the Paigah tombs.… Continue reading U.S. Ambassadors fund to help restore Paigah Tombs complex in Hyderabad
No change in air quality in most cities covered by national programme
Source: The post is based on the article “No change in air quality in most cities covered by national programme” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air has released a report analyzing the impact of the National Clean Air Programme(NCAP), India’s… Continue reading No change in air quality in most cities covered by national programme
DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
Source: The post is based on the article “DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for three capital acquisition proposals. These include: 1) Helicopter-launched Nag (HELINA) anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM), 2)… Continue reading DAC gives nod to purchase indigenous defence systems
Study sheds light on how blackbuck survive challenges
Source: The post is based on the article “Study sheds light on how blackbuck survive challenges” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? A study conducted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has shed light on how Blackbuck in India have fared in the face of natural and human-induced… Continue reading Study sheds light on how blackbuck survive challenges
Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC
Source: The post is based on the article “Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC” published in The Hindu on 11th January 2023 What is the News? The Supreme Court has asked the Centre why it is asking for more funds from Union Carbide for the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy pointing out that Rs… Continue reading Bhopal tragedy compensation fund of ₹50cr unutilised: SC
Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
Source: The post is based on the article “How do some animals become transparent?” published in The Hindu on 7th January 2023 What is the News? Recently, Scientists conducted studies to find out glassfrogs –a species known for their ability of becoming transparent– are able to achieve such transparency. What are Glassfrogs? Glassfrogs live in… Continue reading Glassfrogs: How do some animals become transparent?
