Source: The Hindu What is The News? While the U.S. has in the past backed India’s bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the Biden administration has remained non-committal on the issue. US opinion on the issue U.S. has offered a qualified support for building a consensus for enlargement of… Continue reading Biden govt. non-committal on support for India’s UNSC bid
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Scientists from four BRICS countries to carry out genomic sequencing and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian scientists in partnership with other BRICS countries namely China, Russia and Brazil will carry out the genomic sequencing of SARS-CoV-2. They will also study epidemiology and mathematical modelling of the Covid-19. What is Genome Sequencing? Genome sequencing is a process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an… Continue reading Scientists from four BRICS countries to carry out genomic sequencing and mathematical modelling of the COVID-19 pandemic
Increasing Temperature and Low Winter Precipitation are Causing Retreat of Glaciers in Zanskar Valley, Ladakh
Source: PIB What is the News? According to a study by Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Pensilungpa Glacier (PG) located in Ladakh”s Zanskar Valley is retreating. About the Study: Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG), Dehradun, is an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology. The WIHG has been studying the glaciers… Continue reading Increasing Temperature and Low Winter Precipitation are Causing Retreat of Glaciers in Zanskar Valley, Ladakh
Advanced Wound Dressing Material Based on Seaweed Agar can Treat Diabetic Wounds and Manage Chronic ones at Competitive Cost
Source: PIB What is the News? Indian Scientist from IIT Kanpur has developed an advanced wound dressing Material based on Seaweed Agar. About Advanced Wound Dressing Material: This material is a biodegradable, non-immunogenic wound dressing based on agarose. Agarose is a natural polymer derived from seaweed agar. The dressing material can be used for the… Continue reading Advanced Wound Dressing Material Based on Seaweed Agar can Treat Diabetic Wounds and Manage Chronic ones at Competitive Cost
India’s first bio-bank for heart failure research inaugurated at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and technology
Source: PIB What is the News? The first National Heart Failure Biobank (NHFB) in India was inaugurated at the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST). About Biobank: A biobank is a collection of biological samples (such as blood) and health information. It can be used to understand molecular pathways and to… Continue reading India’s first bio-bank for heart failure research inaugurated at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and technology
Khel Ratna Award will hereby be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
Source: PIB What is the News? The government of India has announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award will be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. About Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (formerly known as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna) is the highest sporting honour of… Continue reading Khel Ratna Award will hereby be called the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award
How the critically endangered Anaimalai flying frog got a new home
Source: The Hindu What is the News? Frog enthusiast in Kerala has constructed two ponds at Windermere Estate to restore the habitat for the Anaimalai flying frog. About Anaimalai flying frog: Anaimalai flying frog (Racophorus pseudomalabaricus) is also known as the False Malabar Gliding Frog. The frog is endemic to the southern part of the… Continue reading How the critically endangered Anaimalai flying frog got a new home
CSIR-CMERI Post-Harvest Technologies for cutting down Huge Losses in Agricultural Produce
Source: PIB What is the News? CSIR-CMERI has developed various Post-Harvest Technologies to change the Agro-Economy of Nagaland and the North-Eastern States of India. What is Post-harvest technology? Post-harvest technology is a technique applied to agricultural produce after harvest for its protection, conservation, processing, packaging, etc to meet the food and nutritional requirements of the people… Continue reading CSIR-CMERI Post-Harvest Technologies for cutting down Huge Losses in Agricultural Produce
Star Rating proposed for Tyres for better fuel saving and comfortable driving
Source: PIB What is the News? Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed the “star rating” or “labeling” norms for Tyres for better fuel-saving and comfortable driving. About Standard and Labelling Programme (S&L): Standard and Labelling Programme(S&L) is one of the major initiatives of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). Objective: To provide the consumer with… Continue reading Star Rating proposed for Tyres for better fuel saving and comfortable driving
TRIFED to set up Atmanirbhar Corner in Indian missions and embassies around the world
Source: PIB What is the News? Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) Limited in association with the Ministry of External Affairs is about to set up an Atmanirbhar Bharat corner in 100 Indian Missions/ Embassies across the world. About Atmanirbhar Bharat corner: Atmanirbhar Bharat corner will be an exclusive space to promote Geographical… Continue reading TRIFED to set up Atmanirbhar Corner in Indian missions and embassies around the world
