News: A research team at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) has developed a super-fast charging sodium-ion battery (SIB). About Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs) The battery is based on a NASICON-type cathode and anode material that can charge up to 80% in just six minutes and last over 3000 charge cycles.… Continue reading Super-Fast Charging Sodium-Ion Batteries (SIBs)
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A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
News: Researchers from China recently reported that it’s hard to make sense of the widespread persistence of A-to-I mRNA editing in animals. About A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals mRNA: Our cells use DNA as a guide to make proteins. First, they copy DNA into messenger RNA (mRNA). A-to-I editing: This is a process where the… Continue reading A-to-I mRNA Editing in Animals
Tulare Lake
News– Tulare Lake in California, which had vanished over a century ago, made a comeback in 2023 due to a series of intense atmospheric river events that swept across the state. Tulare Lake. Key Facts about Tulare Lake: Location: Situated in the San Joaquin Valley, California, USA. It was once recognized as the largest freshwater lake located west of… Continue reading Tulare Lake
Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
News: The Committee for the Framework on Repairability Index (RI) in Mobile and Electronic Sector has submitted its report to the Department of Consumer Affairs. It aims to improve repair access, transparency, and empower consumers. Framework on Repairability Index (RI) About Repairability Index (RI) The Repairability Index is a scoring system to rate how easily… Continue reading Framework on Repairability Index (RI)
Designating Senior Advocates
News: The Supreme Court scrapped its existing points-based system for designating senior advocates in the Supreme Court and High Courts. A new set of guidelines is issued. Designating Senior Advocates. About Designating Senior Advocates Under Section 16 of the Advocates Act, 1961, the Supreme Court and High Courts have the authority to confer the designation of… Continue reading Designating Senior Advocates
Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
News: Ministry of Culture takes steps to halt auction of Piprahwa relics by Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Piprahwa Relics of Buddha. About Piprahwa Relics of Buddha These are the Buddha’s relics which were excavated from the Piprahwa Stupa in present-day Uttar Pradesh — widely recognised as the ancient city of Kapilavastu, the birthplace of Lord Buddha.… Continue reading Piprahwa Relics of Buddha
Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
News: The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has released a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated through the use of biological resources. Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025. About Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025 It is a new set of rules to manage sharing of benefits generated… Continue reading Biological Diversity (Access and Benefits Sharing) Regulation, 2025
Igla-S
News: Indian Army gets new Russian missiles Igla-S to counter drones, choppers, jets. About Igla-S The Igla-S is a man-portable, shoulder-launched surface-to-air missile (SAM) system that uses infrared (IR) homing to lock onto the heat signatures of aerial targets. It is also known as Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (VSHORADS). Working: Once fired, the… Continue reading Igla-S
Stratospheric Airship Platform
News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carries out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site, in Madhya Pradesh. About Stratospheric Airship Platform It is a high-altitude, lighter-than-air unmanned system designed to carry instrumentation payloads to the stratosphere—approximately 17 km above the earth’s surface. Developed by: Agra-based Aerial Delivery Research… Continue reading Stratospheric Airship Platform
Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
News: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister has announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties, marking a new beginning in the field of scientific research and innovation. Genome-Edited Rice Varieties. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad They… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties
