News: The government has approved an incentive scheme to accelerate domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections across the country. About Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections is an incentive programme for City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies to expand household Piped Natural Gas (PNG) connections. Nodal… Continue reading Incentive Scheme for Promotion of Domestic PNG Connections
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Bad Cholesterol
News: A new experimental gene-editing therapy, VERVE-102, permanently targets the PCSK9 gene to achieve long-term reduction in LDL cholesterol. About Bad Cholesterol Cholesterol: It is a waxy, fat-like substance found in all body cells. The body needs some cholesterol to make hormones, vitamin D, and substances that help digest food. Sources: The liver makes cholesterol.… Continue reading Bad Cholesterol
Helicase: The DNA Separator
News: A recent study found how cells ensure that the DNA copying starts at the right time through a molecular safety catch. About Helicase: The DNA Separator Helicase is an enzyme and motor protein that unwinds double-stranded deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) into single strands. It is essential for DNA replication, repair, and transcription. Function of Helicase: DNA… Continue reading Helicase: The DNA Separator
Logistics Data Bank (LDB)
News: Logistics Data Bank recently achieved the milestone of tracking 10 crore export-import containers since its launch in 2016. About Logistics Data Bank (LDB) Logistics Data Bank (LDB) is a technology-based platform that provides visibility of Export-Import (EXIM) container movement across the logistics chain. Launch: It was launched in 2016. LDB 2.0 was launched in September 2025.… Continue reading Logistics Data Bank (LDB)
E. coli Found in Railway Station Water
News: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found E. coli in drinking water samples from eight of 49 railway stations. About E. coli Bacteria Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a rod-shaped bacterium belonging to the Enterobacteriaceae family. Natural Habitat: It normally resides in the intestines of humans and animals and is also found in their… Continue reading E. coli Found in Railway Station Water
Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs)
News: India-based defence start-up D-Propulse successfully demonstrated a Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) at a Defence Research & Development Organisation facility in Hyderabad. About Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs) Detonation is a combustion process in which the flame travels through the fuel mixture faster than the speed of sound, unlike conventional combustion where the flame travels slower… Continue reading Rotating Detonation Engines (DREs)
Vaishya Tekri Mound
News: Madhya Pradesh has begun preparations for excavation and restoration of Vaishya Tekri after an almost 90-year gap. About Vaishya Tekri Mound Location: It is a massive Mauryan-period Buddhist stupa mound in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Naming: It is believed to be named after Devi, Ashoka’s wife, who belonged to the Vaishya or merchant community. Historical… Continue reading Vaishya Tekri Mound
SraVaani
News: IISc researchers, with ARTPARK and Google, have released SraVaani, a multilingual speech recognition model for Indian languages. About SraVaani SraVaani is a multilingual Indian speech recognition model designed to support regional and non-scheduled Indian languages. Developed by: It was developed by researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)’s SPIRE Lab, in collaboration with ARTPARK.… Continue reading SraVaani
Madan Lal Dhingra
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tributes to Madan Lal Dhingra on his martyrdom day, highlighting his courage, patriotism and sacrifice. About Madan Lal Dhingra Madan Lal Dhingra was an Indian revolutionary freedom fighter who made India’s freedom his highest goal. Early Life: He was born in 1883 in Amritsar in an affluent family. Education:… Continue reading Madan Lal Dhingra
Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA)
News: A new study from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center explained the historical origin and population pattern of Friedreich’s ataxia. About Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA) Friedreich’s ataxia (FRDA) is a genetic disorder that progressively damages the nerves and heart. Caused by: It is caused by a mutation in the Frataxin (FXN) gene, which reduces the… Continue reading Friedreich’s Ataxia (FRDA)
