Source- This post on Diadromous fish has been created based on the article “Fish moving between marine & freshwater ecosystems have designated protected areas, but no protection in them: Study” published in “Down to Earth” on 29th May 2024. Why in News? Recently, a study was published in the British Ecological Society’s Journal of Applied Ecology. The… Continue reading Diadromous fish
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Non-infectious Nipah Virus-Like Particles (VLPs)
Source – This post on Development of Non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles (VLPs) has been created based on the article “In fight against Nipah, scientists find new way to generate virus-like particles in lab” published in “The Hindu” on 2 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Virology (IAV) in Thonnakkal have created a… Continue reading Non-infectious Nipah Virus-Like Particles (VLPs)
J&K Classifies Rabies as a Notifiable Disease
Source- This post on Rabies has been created based on the article “Jammu And Kashmir | Govt Declares Human Rabies A Notifiable Disease” published in “Daily Excelsior” on 2 June 2024. Why in News? The government of Jammu and Kashmir has classified human rabies as a notifiable disease under the Epidemic Diseases Act of 1897. About Rabies… Continue reading J&K Classifies Rabies as a Notifiable Disease
Cyclone Remal
Source- This post on Cyclone Remal has been created based on the article “Prime Minister reviews the impact of cyclone “Remal” published in “PIB” on 2 June 2024. Why in News? The Prime Minister reviewed the impact of cyclone “Remal. He was briefed about the impact of the cyclone on the affected states. About Cyclone Remal 1)… Continue reading Cyclone Remal
Impact of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption
Source- This post on Impact of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption has been created based on the article “Tonga volcano could cause unusual weather for rest of decade: study” published in “The Hindu” on 1 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, a study was conducted in the Journal of Climate to investigate the climatic effects caused by the… Continue reading Impact of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai Eruption
International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments
Source- This post on International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments has been created based on the article “7th World Health Assembly adopts amendments to International Health Regulations 2005 based on 300 proposals by member states” published in “PIB” on 1 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, the 77th World Health Assembly approved a set of amendments to the International Health… Continue reading International Health Regulations (IHR) Amendments
Colombo Process
Source – This post on Colombo Process has been created based on the article ” India assumes chair of Colombo Process for 2024-26″ published in “Indian Express” on 2 June 2024. Why in News? For the first time since its inception in 2003, India is chairing the Colombo Process. About the Colombo Process Aspects Description About The Colombo… Continue reading Colombo Process
Recombinant Proteins
Source- This post on Recombinant Proteins has been created based on the article “IISc researchers develop novel method for mass production of recombinant proteins” published in “The Hindu” on 1 June 2024. Why in News? Researchers at the Department of Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Science have devised an innovative method for producing recombinant proteins. About Recombinant Proteins… Continue reading Recombinant Proteins
Cryonics Practice for Freezing Human Body
Source – This post on Cryonics has been created based on the article “Dead body of man in his 80s frozen to revive in future; ₹94 lakh spent for ‘Star Trek in play” published in “Live Mint” on 1 June 2024. Why in News? Recently, a cryonics company in Australia has frozen its first client, with… Continue reading Cryonics Practice for Freezing Human Body
26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26)
Source- This post on the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26) has been created based on the article “India successfully concludes hosting of the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM-46) and the 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26)” published in “PIB” on 1 June 2024. Why in the News? India successfully hosted the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative… Continue reading 26th Committee on Environmental Protection (CEP-26)
