Source– This post on InfexnTM has been created based on the article “Kerala gears up for India’s 1st genomics-based infectious diseases test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? Kerala’s medical landscape is undergoing a great shift with the introduction of ‘InfexnTM’, a revolutionary next-generation sequencing test. This will be… Continue reading InfexnTM- India’s First genomics-based infectious diseases Test
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Alaskapox- An orthopox virus
Source-This post on Alaskapox- An orthopox virus has been created based on the article “What Is Alaskapox, Viral Disease That Claimed A Life In US” published in “NDTV WORLD” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? An elderly man from Alaska recently became the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox which is an… Continue reading Alaskapox- An orthopox virus
PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
Source– This post on PACE satellite-NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere has been created based on the article “SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite to monitor ocean, atmosphere, climate” published in “The Indian Express“. Why in the news? Nasa’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from… Continue reading PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere
‘SWATI’ Portal- Empowering women in STEMM
Source-This post on Swati portal has been created based on the article “Launched on International Day For Girls and Women in Science, will SWATI break old habits?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? A panel representing India’s science academies will launch SWATI portal that aims to include each… Continue reading ‘SWATI’ Portal- Empowering women in STEMM
Dhokra Shilpkala Sculpture
Source-This post on Dhokra Shilpkala sculpture has been created based on the article “Dhokra Shilpkala: How Chhattisgarh’s Ocher Studio is helping to preserve India’s 4,000-year-old craft” published in “The Economic Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? Chhattisgarh’s Ocher Studio is helping the artisans to preserve India’s 4,000-year-old craft- Dhokra Shilpkala. About Dhokra… Continue reading Dhokra Shilpkala Sculpture
Payment aggregator approval by RBI
Source- This post on Payment aggregator approval by RBI has been created based on the article “Several startups get RBI approval to operate as payment aggregators” published in ” Business Standard“. Why in the news? Two fintech startups Decentro and Juspay have received final authorisation from the RBI for payment aggregator (PA) licences. About Payment aggregator… Continue reading Payment aggregator approval by RBI
Rescued Turtles Released in Gomti River
Source-This post on Gomti River has been created based on the article “Over 600 rescued turtles released in Gomti river” published in “Hindustan Times” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? Over 600 turtles seized from smugglers were released into the Gomti river in forest area of Malihabad near Chandrika Devi Temple. About Gomati… Continue reading Rescued Turtles Released in Gomti River
RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Mission
Source-This post on RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Missionhas been created based on the article “Update on RMNCAH+N” published in “PIB” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? The RMNCAH+N strategy promotes links between various interventions across thematic areas to enhance coverage of health care services. About RMNCAH+N Strategy Introduction– The Government of India… Continue reading RMNCAH+N Strategy under National Health Mission
DigiReady Certification Portal
Source-This post on DigiReady Certification Portal has been created based on the article “Quality Council of India and Open Network for Digital Commerce launch DigiReady Certification Portal to empower MSMEs and small retailers ” published in “PIB” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? The Quality Council of India (QCI) and ONDC have recently… Continue reading DigiReady Certification Portal
SARTHI Portal
Source-This post on SARTHI Portal has been created based on the article “Govt launches SARATHI portal to help insurance companies reach out to farmers” published in “Businessline” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? The Union agriculture minister has recently launched Sarathi portal for insurance products to help farmers. About SARTHI Portal (Sandbox for… Continue reading SARTHI Portal
