Contents1 What is the news?2 Heart Transplant from a genetically-modified pig3 What is the significance of this transplantation?4 What are the ethical issues associated with animal to human transplantation? What is the news? A US man has become the first person in the world to get a heart transplant from a genetically-modified pig. Heart Transplant… Continue reading In first, US surgeons transplant pig heart into human patient
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Henley Passport Index 2022: India’s passport rank improves to 83 from 90
What is the News? The Henley Passport Index 2022 has been released. What is the Henley Passport Index? Released by: Henley and Partners, a London-based global citizenship and residence advisory firm since 2005. Purpose: To rank 199 passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. Source of Data:… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2022: India’s passport rank improves to 83 from 90
Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile: BrahMos advanced variant test fired
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile?3 What is Brahmos Missile?4 What is INS Visakhapatnam? What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has successfully test-fired the naval variant of the supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from INS Vishapatnam. What is the Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile? The Naval… Continue reading Naval Variant of Brahmos Missile: BrahMos advanced variant test fired
Year-End- Review-2021- Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
What is the News? The Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances has taken several initiatives in the year 2021. Several of them are Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav is an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate and commemorate 75 years of progressive India and the glorious history of its… Continue reading Year-End- Review-2021- Department of Administrative Reforms & Public Grievances
Union Minister launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification
What is the News? The Union Minister has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven water purification systems developed by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech startup company founded by IIT alumni. What is the Water Purification Systems launched by Swajal Water Private Limited, a tech Startup? Water ATMS: It combines Internet of Things technology with solar… Continue reading Union Minister launches Artificial Intelligence-driven Start-Up by IIT alumni for water purification
Year End Review- 2021 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
What is the News? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) has undertaken several important initiatives during the year 2021. Some of the important initiatives are Credit Guarantee Scheme for Subordinated Debt(CGSSD) for MSMEs Self Reliant India(SRI) Fund: It is a Category-II Alternative Investment Fund registered with SEBI with Mother Fund / Daughter… Continue reading Year End Review- 2021 Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises
Explained: How scientists are using grime-eating bacteria to restore classical art
Contents1 What is the News?2 How is the Artwork cleaned?3 But aren’t microorganisms like Bacteria considered harmful for Art?4 Can this method be used to fix the discoloration of Taj Mahal? What is the News? Recently, a team of scientists has used helpful bacteria to clean the art work of Michelangelo in Italy. How is the… Continue reading Explained: How scientists are using grime-eating bacteria to restore classical art
India, Korea agree to ‘impart fresh momentum’ to bilateral trade pact
What is the news? South Korea’s Trade Minister met with the Indian Minister of Commerce & Industry. What are the key highlights of the meeting? Firstly, the two countries agreed to upgrade the existing CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) signed in 2009. Secondly, they will try to achieve the target of USD 50 Billion before… Continue reading India, Korea agree to ‘impart fresh momentum’ to bilateral trade pact
DRDO Flight Tests Final Deliverable Configuration of MPATGM
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight tested the Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). What is a Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM)? MPATGM is an indigenously developed low weight Anti-Tank guided fire & forget missile. Note: An anti-tank missile is a missile that is created to destroy… Continue reading DRDO Flight Tests Final Deliverable Configuration of MPATGM
Year End review 2021 on highlight key Initiatives and achievements pertains to Department of Fisheries
What is the news? The Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has implemented several initiatives in the year 2021. What are the initiatives launched by the Department of Fisheries in 2021? Fisheries Sector Fisheries sector has been recognized as a ‘Sunrise Sector’ and has demonstrated an outstanding double-digit average annual growth… Continue reading Year End review 2021 on highlight key Initiatives and achievements pertains to Department of Fisheries
