Source: This post on India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem has been created based on the article “India has eliminated trachoma, says WHO” published in The Hindu on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized that India has eliminated trachoma as a public health issue. India is… Continue reading India Eliminates Trachoma as a Public Health Problem
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Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 has been created based on the article “ Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win for discovery of microRNA” published in Indian Express on 8th October 2024. Why in news? The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced that John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physics 2024
Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory
Source: This post on Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory has been created based on the article “DAE Inaugurates MACE, Asia’s Largest and World’s Highest Imaging Cherenkov Observatory, at Hanle, Ladakh” published in PIB on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Secretary of the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) and Chairman of the Atomic Energy… Continue reading Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory
MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
Source: This post on MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups has been created based on the article “To accommodate start-ups, MeitY relaxes AI compute procurement norms” published in Indian Express on 9th October 2024. Why in news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has made adjustments to its AI compute procurement norms… Continue reading MeitY Eases AI Compute Procurement Norms to Aid Start-ups
Unified Genomic Chip
Source: This post on Unified Genomic Chip has been created based on the article “PM Modi launches Unified Genomic Chip for cattle: How will it help farmers?” published in Business Standard on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’. About ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ 1. About: The Unified… Continue reading Unified Genomic Chip
Humsafar Policy
Source: This post on Humsafar Policy has been created based on the article “Humsafar Policy’ launched by Nitin Gadkari to boost facilities on highways” published in India Today on 9th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways has introduced the Humsafar Policy. About Humsafar Policy 1. The Humsafar Policy aligns with… Continue reading Humsafar Policy
India’s Decline on the Academic Freedom Index
Source: This post on India’s Decline on the Academic Freedom Index has been created based on the article “India slipped on academic freedom index over the past decade: report” published in The Hindu on 8th October 2024. Why in news? India’s Academic Freedom Index rankings have significantly declined over the past decade. About Academic Freedom Index… Continue reading India’s Decline on the Academic Freedom Index
Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC)
Source: This post on Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC) has been created based on the article “Global Framework on Chemicals” published in UNEP on 8th October 2024. Why in news? The Global Framework on Chemicals has recently launched its first call for projects targeting the safe and sustainable management of chemicals and waste. Global Framework on… Continue reading Global Framework on Chemicals (GFC)
Fattah-2 Hypersonic Missile
Source: This post on Fattah-2 Hypersonic Missile has been created based on the article “Fattah-2: How Iran used hypersonic missile to pierce Israel’s air defence” published in India Today on 8th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Iran launched a significant missile offensive utilizing the Fattah-2 hypersonic medium-range ballistic missile for the first time in combat.… Continue reading Fattah-2 Hypersonic Missile
Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024
Source: This post on Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 has been created based on the article “ Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024: Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun win for discovery of microRNA” published in Indian Express on 8th October 2024. Why in news? Recently, Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024 awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun.… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Medicine 2024
