ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis

Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the National Registry of Multiple Sclerosis(MS)?3 What is the Indian Multiple Sclerosis and Allied Demyelinating Disorders Registry and Research Network(IMSRN)?4… Continue reading ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis

Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI

Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022. What is the News? India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has joined Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) Initiative. What is the International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE)… Continue reading Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI

Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells

Source: The post is based on the article “New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What is a Perovskite solar cell?4 What is the study about? What is the News? Scientists have identified co-dopants that can increase… Continue reading Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells

Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022

Source: The post is based on the article “Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October, 2022” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) has introduced the Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper products from ‘Free’… Continue reading Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022

Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild

Source: The post is based on the article “Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild” published in The Hindu on 10th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Red Panda?3 What is Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park?4 What is Singalila National Park? What is the… Continue reading Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild

Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High

Source: The post is based on the article “Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? A study has revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western Mediterranean, including the… Continue reading Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High

SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer” published in The Hindu on 13th July 2022. What is the News? The Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has granted market authorisation to the Serum Institute of India(SII) for Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine(qHPV) against cervical cancer. What is Quadrivalent… Continue reading SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer

PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building

Source: The post is based on the article “PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the New Parliament Building. About National Emblem on New Parliament… Continue reading PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building

Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer

Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Epstein Barr Virus(EBV)?3 What have the scientists found out?4 What is the significance of these findings? What is the News? Scientists have… Continue reading Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer

The search for dark matter

Source: The post is based on the article “The search for dark matter” published in The Hindu on 12th July 2022. Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Dark Matter?3 How do scientists know that Dark Matter exists?4 What are the candidates for Dark Matter particles? What is the News? Physicists working with the world’s… Continue reading The search for dark matter

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